Stockbridge
From ice cream freezers…to 4-H…to “Call 911!” You can’t make these stories up!
by Pennie Ransom-Ward These Ransom memories are continued from the December issue of Stockbridge Community News. There were so many fun times over the years, from moving a customer’s car that was left running in the parking lot to putting things in a customer’s grocery cart when they were not looking. Of course, there was the […]
ASK AN EXPERT: Who Should You Trust? Your Doctor… or… Your Insurer?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger On the surface, this question may sound ridiculous. That’s probably because it is. But let’s play it out a little. Let’s suppose you have a medical condition that requires a surgical procedure to get you back to optimal health. (Hopefully you do not, but just play along.) Who will you […]
Sheep on the Run!
by Amy Haggerty Here are two recent sightings of two sheep on the run since late August. They are living free somewhere between Catholic Church Road and Chapman Road. People in the area have nicknamed them Bo and Peep. For some reason no one has claimed them. A farmer I’m the area checked on them […]
A journalistic thank you to our sponsors!
So many people helped us reach our goal of traveling to Washington D.C. for the national high school journalism conference. We appreciate you all. Please accept this Steller digital story of our trip as a sign of our appreciation. It describes our amazing experiences and learning. Check out my story on Steller: https://steller.co/s/AAckM2mpVsc– Get Steller free […]
Death Notice- Rose
Colleen M. (Cullen) Rose – Stockbridge, died December 8, 2019. Service Wednesday, December 11, 2019, 2 p.m. at Crossroads Community Church, visitation same day 1 to 2 p.m.
Small Business Saturday, a burst of activity in the community
by Diane Rockall Opportunities for shopping and beginning the Christmas season close to home were everywhere in Stockbridge on Nov. 30, Small Business Saturday. I began my adventure at 11 with the Open Air Market goes indoors at Stockbridge Presbyterian Church. Joan Tucker covered that event in a separate article. So I will just add […]
Community Resource Guide Update
For the past several months we have been sharing new information about some of the organizations listed in the Community Resource Guide published with the print edition of the January Stockbridge Community News. The new Guide will also be available on the website at that time. If your organization should be included, but has not […]
Volunteers, the true heroes of Community Thanksgiving 2019
by Diane Rockall Another successful annual Community Thanksgiving is in the past. Workers now can move on to begin planning for next year’s event set for Nov. 27, 2020. But first, the hardworking volunteers will get some much-deserved rest. Because of their efforts, many were able to enjoy a holiday meal, visit with others and […]
Randy Napoleon works with Stockbridge High School Jazz Band
by Jo Mayer Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High Jazz Band students and the public were treated to a special visit from a top-flight Michigan-based jazz guitarist on Tuesday, November 26. MSU Associate Professor and professional jazz guitarist Randy Napoleon and three of his MSU music students visited to work with teacher Patty Pniewski to sharpen the band’s […]
Death Notice – Patterson
Theron S. Patterson, died November 29, 2019, recent Stockbridge resident. No services planned.