Stockbridge
Death Notice – Hodges
Timothy Hodges, Tomahawk, Wisconsin died Oct, 12, 2018. He was a 1975 graduate of Stockbridge High School. Celebration of Life Ceremony Friday October 26 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Ann Arbor.
Police Blotter from Police Chief Johnnie W. Torres Jr.
Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints recently: 9/29/18, 10 pm: Unwanted subject in the 400 block of W. Main St. Stockbridge police were called to remove a subject from the home who was no longer welcome. 10/2/18, 4:50 pm: Hit and Run complaint in the 100 block of N. Clinton. Police were called to […]
Crossroads 180 Teen Center takes steps toward 2019 opening
by Tina Cole-Mullins The lack of things for kids to do in a small town community is nothing new, and throughout the years, the need for a teen center has popped up now and again in conversations throughout the greater Stockbridge area. It was the first subject this reporter chose to address in a Letter to […]
Garden of the Month
by Joan Tucker Congratulations to Judi Cook, owner of Cravingz in Stockbridge, November’s “Garden of the Month” contest winner. A judge writes, “Judi has great imagination and inspiration for gardening. This beautiful pergola offers cozy seating to enjoy your favorite beverage along with structure to grow succulent grapes.” If you have a favorite garden, send […]
Death Notice – Minix
Charles D. Minix, Stockbridge died Oct. 9, 2018. Visitation Oct 12, 2-4 and 6-8 On Oct. 12 at Caskey Mitchell Funeral Home. Services Oct 13, at 10 a.m. with Craig Goodlock officiating from funeral home. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to SAESA.
Green giant caterpillar identified as imperial moth
By Patrice Johnson Thank you to readers who contacted SCN to identify the mystery moth caterpillar. Based on its coloration, furriness and size, we believe our giant green creature was an imperial moth caterpillar (Eacles imperialis). The wingspan of the adult moth will reach between 3 1⁄8 and 6 7⁄8 inches with a high amount of variation within the […]
SAGHS 10th annual Cemetery Tour
2018 Stockbridge Area Genealogical/Historical Society Oaklawn Cemetery tour The tenth tour of Oaklawn Cemetery presented by the Stockbridge Area Genealogical/Historical Society was held October 7. Ten individuals who had a lot to do with making Stockbridge what it is today were brought back to life. Individuals featured were: Dr. Herman Brown, Corporal Edwin Parks, Merna […]
Police Blotter from Police Chief Johnnie Torres Jr.
Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 9/6/18, 5:20pm: Landlord/tenant complaint in the 100 block of E. Elm St. A Stockbridge woman came into the Police Department and reported that her landlord entered without her permission. Landlord advised Stockbridge police that she was concerned for the renter’s welfare as she has not seen […]
Rural Perspectives: Praying Mantis
Praying mantises (Mantodea) have triangular heads with bulging eyes supported on flexible necks. Their elongated bodies may or may not have wings, but all Mantodea have forelegs that are greatly enlarged and adapted for catching and gripping prey; their upright posture, while remaining stationary with forearms folded, has led to the common name, praying mantis. Mantises were considered […]
Former Stockbridge resident wins her division at Masters World Championship Highland Games
By Judy Williams Edie (Price) Lindeburg, a 1984 graduate of Stockbridge High School, won first place in her division at the 2018 Masters World Championship Highland Games, held Sept. 8 and 9 in Stuttgart Germany. The world championship, which travels to a different venue each year, marked Lindeburg’s fourth competition at this level. All told, […]