Stockbridge
Community shares in a ‘Show of Love & Support’ for Ralph and Chris Sally family
by Tina Cole-Mullins On Sunday, April 26, at a time of social distancing, an emotional celebration of love and support sprang forth to honor Ralph Sally of Stockbridge. The big-rig horn blasts could be heard for country miles as the community joined together for a “gravel-train parade.” “It was definitely bittersweet and emotional,” shared Sally’s […]
Superintendent Karl Heidrich’s decision to postpone retirement provides stability in trying times
by Amy Haggerty Karl Heidrich, superintendent for Stockbridge Community Schools, made an honorable decision this week when he rescinded his previously announced retirement decision. Instead of retiring this June, as planned, he will stay on as superintendent for the 2020-2021 school year. A notice was distributed to school staff by school board president Carrie Graham […]
Update: STATUS OF LOCAL BUSINESSES DURING MICHIGAN STAY-AT-HOME ORDER
If you’d like to be included in this list of businesses, or if you need to correct information in the list, please send the pertinent information to stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com. Business Location Phone Open During Stay-at-Home Order? Details Hours During Stay-at-Home Order Ace Hardware Stockbridge 517-851-4404 Yes Shop in-person 10a-5p daily The Auto Shop at Lantis Plaza […]
FROM CADL STOCKBRIDGE
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell Submitted April 20, 2020 The Stockbridge Branch has been sitting empty but staff are eager to greet the community again once procedures are in place to safely do so. In the meantime, CADL’s online branch is open offering books for reading and listening, movies, storytime read-alongs and magazines. You can […]
StockBIZ: During the COVID pandemic, small markets have a big presence in the area
by Mary Jo David Now, more than ever, it’s easy to see how Stockbridge area markets are considered “essential businesses.” With no grocery store in the immediate area, residents of Stockbridge and the surrounding communities are relying on the smaller markets during this COVID-19 pandemic to provide them with much-needed supplies. Since March 23, when […]
Update on Lakeland Trail
Per Chuck Dennison, Michigan Department of Natural resources, the Lakeland Trail is open from Hamburg to Hawkins Rd in Henrietta Township (North of Jackson.) Approximately 12 miles of new trail surface is in place from Stockbridge to Hawkins Rd. Parking/staging areas do not have any amenities (toilets, trash cans, water) that are open. Social distancing is […]
ASK AN EXPERT
In this month’s edition of Ask An Expert, we want to talk about hail damage. We recently sat down with Hannah from Lansing and fielded some questions she had about the complicated ins and outs regarding hail damage. So let’s dive right in and see if we can’t help answer some questions our readers might […]
Stockbridge Athletic Boosters Thankful for Community
Stockbridge Athletic Boosters would like to thank the Stockbridge and surrounding communities for their tremendous support of the Panther Draw Down fundraiser held on February 29, 2020. Several individuals and businesses stepped forward sponsoring the event with cash and in-kind donations. “The generosity of this community is amazing and the Boosters were overwhelmed by the […]
A Day in the Village update
During the Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting on April 13th it was decided that the annual A Day in the Village event would be postponed and rescheduled at a later date in the Fall. This was a very difficult decision, but with the current environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and […]
McDonald’s Donates to Outreach
From Facebook: Stockbridge McDonald’s donated 377 fresh baked blueberry and chocolate banana muffins to Outreach for distribution today! Kim Duncan and Derek Young helped put the boxes in my car…that’s a lotta muffins. Such a treat! Thank you, McDonalds, you are a terrific community partner.