Stockbridge
Student of the Month Spotlight: Senior Ethan Jones
By Cindy Lance Senior Ethan Jones has attended Stockbridge Community Schools his entire academic career and says he loves the feel of a small town and living in the community. Ethan, son of Mike and Christine and younger brother to Wesley, credits his parents as the biggest influencers in his life. While Science and […]
Golden Years Luncheon
Golden Years Senior Luncheon: social hour and bingo… By Tina Cole-Mullins Cold temperatures did not deter the “Golden Seniors” as they gathered at the Stockbridge Township hall on a recent Friday for their weekly social hour starting at 10:30 am, with lunch served at noon and then bingo. Hosted by volunteer Betti Wetherell the past […]
Welcome Spring in Community Outdoor Locations
bridge in Beckwith Preserve by Jo Mayer I urge you to accept nature’s invitation to venture outside this spring. We are blessed with many areas to walk, play, and socialize. Not only is moving more good for your health, but doing so in the company of friends is, too! While there is construction on the […]
The Rough & Readys of Stockbridge
by Amy Haggerty Wes Perry worked for two years researching the idea of an historically accurate baseball team to exemplify the Civil War era. Now Saturday, June 2, at 1:00 p.m his vision is set to become a reality. The local Rough & Ready team will launch its first season at the Gregory Field, playing […]
Play catch up on recycling
by Michael Sweet April 22 is Earth Day, a day to reflect on all of our recycling efforts. We take our carbonated beverage containers back to the store. We put our paper in the proper bins at work, and we even put our plastic containers in the recycling bins whenever we see one. But how do […]
Thursday night music at Cravingz in Stockbridge
by Diane Rockall Thursday night music is alive and well in downtown Stockbridge. Cravingz has been operating on Thursday evening for the usual two hour musical performances by a number of regular and special area favorites. On March 7, Gary Allen performed. Then on the 14th Paul Crandall provided entertainment. March 21 was Greg Adsit, […]
Kids Read to Oliver
On Wednesday, March 13 young people from 6 and up were invited to visit with Oliver, a specially trained golden retriever, at the Stockbridge Branch of the CADL library group. Oliver was on his third visit with “grandma” Shannon and dog trainer Ruth. He will be. looking for visitors again on April 10 and May […]
Death Notice – Bates
Perry Keith Patrick, Jackson, died March 7, 2019 funeral service were held March 11, at Church of Christ Stockbridge, burial Oaklawn.
Looking Back – April 2019
By Diane Rockall The first land purchases in this area occurred as the 1830’s began. During the period shortly thereafter the nation experienced what was then called a “panic” Today we would call it a depression. Settlers from the east who had lost everything they had decided to move west where they could start over. […]
Death Notice-Mills
Thomas R. Mills, Stockbridge- died March 11, 2019. 1970 Stockbridge High graduate. Memorial to be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Stockbridge Area Emergency Service Authority (SAESA).