Stockbridge
Hero McArthur sisters pass the Alumni Association torch
by Mary Lou Clifton Why has the Stockbridge Alumni Association been able to host an alumni banquet for 123 years when so many other long-time organizations and clubs have folded over the years? Answer: For more years than anyone can recall, two hard-working and dedicated sisters have successfully organized and promoted this annual event. Now, […]
ADIV Art Show 2019
After 25 years Day In The Village has changed once again. The rebirth began with new hours. Friday events began at 2 p.m. with the opening of the annual Stockbridge Area Arts Council Art Show in the Township Hall. First, second, and third place winners were selected before the show began and ribbons were on […]
Tennis backspins to Stockbridge, and it’s a hit
Photo L-R: Ericka Mierzwa, Noah Mierzwa, Eli Clifton, Israel DeLeon, Jon Clifton, Imari Sanders, Zavian Torrey and Rebecca Dunne. by Mary Jane Wilson Last year SDDA made a big improvement at the Veterans Park in adding tennis courts at its north end. Rebecca Dunne was one of the Stockbridge Downtown Development Authority members who […]
Death Notice – Shackelford
Dennis Shackelford, Stockbridge died June 12, 2019. Memorial service Caskey-Mitchell on Wednesday, June 19 with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. followed by service at 2 p.m.
Outreach Food Pantry Survey Shocker and Christmas In July matching funds
by Jo Ann Munce, Outreach board member and food pantry co-coordinator During the month of April, Stockbridge Community Outreach conducted a survey of its food pantry clients, and the results set them back on their heels. Each client received the survey form upon arriving at the pantry, and completed it at a separate, semi-private desk […]
Stockbridge teacher Linda Petsch retiring after thirty years
by Amy Haggerty After more than 30 years of teaching various subjects and grade levels in Stockbridge Community Schools, Linda Petsch is retiring. The Stockbridge native’s current teaching assignment is second grade at Smith Elementary School. Linda was teaching at the middle school in 1988 when she met the love of her life, Dennis Petsch. […]
123rd SHS Alumni Banquet is in the books
by Mary Lou Clifton Photo credits Judy Williams June 8, more than 100 Panthers gathered at Heritage Elementary to reconnect with friends of old and reminisce on days gone by for the 123rd annual Alumni Banquet. The event began with three generations of the Reilly family, all veterans of the armed services, leading the […]
Obituary Marilyn M. Barnhart
Marilyn M. Barnhart, of Perry, MI, age 88, passed away at Sparrow Hospital on May 30, 2019. She was born the daughter of Frank and Vesta (Wood) Wild on July 15, 1930 in Stockbridge, MI. On January 13, 1951 she married Gerald Barnhart, and he survives. Surviving are two children, Linda (Tim) McDaniels of Perry […]
Duane (Buck) Glenn: Man of many memories
by Diane Rockall Duane (Buck) Glenn has spent his entire life in the Stockbridge area. Born 92 years ago in his family’s home in Unadilla, he started school at age 4, because according to him he was causing too much trouble outside the school. He first attended Mavis and then Fulmer School and later Stockbridge […]