Stockbridge
Police Blotter by Police Chief Johnnie Torres Jr.
Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 11/12/18, 3:40 pm: Suspicious incident in the 500 block of Old Orchard. Stockbridge police were dispatched after a 911 call was made by the ex-girlfriend of a resident.. The ex-girlfriend claimed that she heard a gunshot at the end of her conversation with the resident and […]
Death Notices – Bishop & Long
Gertrude Bishop, Gregory died November 14, graveside burial held November 21 at Plainfield Cemetery. Lawrence G. Long, Stockbridge, died November 26, 2018. Services to be held Friday November 30 at 1 p.m. At Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. Visitation 12 to 1 p.m.
Staff Spotlight: Nicole Borowy teaches her students to ‘be kind and always give your best effort!’
by Amy Haggerty The phrase, “It takes a village,” has held true for Nicole Borowy during her 19 years in the classroom. Borowy, who started her teaching career at Stockbridge Middle School, moved to Heritage School this past fall after administration approached her about working with students who have behavioral issues. With some convincing she […]
Small Business Saturday ushers in the holiday season at Stockbridge
by Diane Rockall Despite intermittent showers, enthusiasm and a variety of opportunities reigned Small Business Saturday, SBS, on Nov. 24 in Stockbridge. The Open Air Market began its winter market at the Stockbridge Presbyterian Church Hall with women parishoners providing lunch, Larry Guenther filling the scene with music, and vendors offering their wares. Suzi Greenway’s […]
Looking Back – December 2018
by Diane Rockall December 1968 the Stockbridge village iron removal plant became operational greatly improving the quality and taste of village water according to those interviewed. The postmaster Elmer Lehman encouraged early mailing for the Christmas holidays. Santa arrived at the “Stockbridge Ambulance Building” on Dec. 7, sponsored by area businesses. Stockbridge First Baptist Church had […]
Obituaries – Wendy Hall
Wendy Hall, 62, of Stockbridge passed away Friday November 16, 2018 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on January 3, 1956, Ms Hall was the daughter of F. Brooke and Margaret C. (Johnson) Hall, late of Norristown, PA. where Wendy attended high school. She attended West Virginia University and […]
Death Notice – DeLong
Douglas DeLong, Stockbridge died November 19, 2018. Memorial service at a later date. Burial in North Stockbridge Cemetery also at a later date
Death Notices: Williams and Hall
Pauline Williams, Stockbridge died November 19, 2018. Funeral November 21 at Caskey-Mitchell at 2:00 p.m. visitation at 1 p.m. prior to service. Wendy Hall, Stockbridge died November 16, 2018. Memorial Service at Staffan-Mitchell, Chelsea at 11 a.m. Saturday,December 1, 2018.
Vision impairment: Not a hurdle too high when it comes to elections
by Jill Ogden and Judy Williams Voting can be daunting for most of us, considering the time it takes to go to the polls, wait in line and make all those choices. Add arranging transportation, asking for assistance to read and fill out a ballot—all while feeling inferior throughout the process—and you may come close […]
VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE UNAPPROVED Minutes
VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE Council Meeting 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room #112 November 5, 2018 at 7:00pm UNAPPROVED Minutes Meeting called to order by President Howlett at 7:00 pm. Roll Call: PRESENT: President Molly Howlett, Pro-Tem Frederick Cattell, Trustee Patrick Harden, Trustee Richard Mullins; ABSENT: Trustee Christina DuWig, Trustee Carmelita Valdez-Weaks, Trustee Chadwick Quintanilla; Others Present: […]