Stockbridge
The Friends of the Library volunteers decorate light pole for Halloween
Volunteers for the Friends of the Library get to work on a light pole display that celebrates the 20th anniversary of both the Capital Area District Libraries and the Harry Potter book series by J.K. Rowling. The pole is one of dozens that have been decorated in a civic celebration of the Halloween season.
Don’t forget to vote on how our community is doing
by Patrice Johnson Stress tests are designed to check on a body’s health, whether human or institutional. National Book Award Winner James Fallows and his wife undertook a 54,000 mile journey around the country in their single-engine plane in order to identify key benchmarks for measuring healthy cities. Fallows’ findings, “Eleven Signs a City Will […]
Looking Back – October 2018
One hundred thirty years ago, in 1888, the then-Stockbridge Sun editor W.B. Gildart reported on visitors to the community and surrounding areas, a slow recovery from illness by Charles Low, and the death of Mr. Chappell from Williamston at a pole-raising. The Detroit Journal, it was announced, was offering a $1,000 prize in gold for […]
Death Notice: Edward A. Briggs
Edward A. Briggs of Stockbridge Township died September 27, 2018. Services set for Tuesday Oct. 2, 2 p.m. at Caskey-Mitchell. Visitation from 1 to 2 p.m.
Second Annual Stockbridge Area Tractor Show – Day 2
photos and article by Diane Rockall Day two of the second annual Stockbridge Area Tractor Show at the Legion grounds began Saturday, Sep. 29 with a Cub Scout pancake breakfast and other activities. Before noon tractors lined up for the parade up to the Township Square. The route progressed from the American Legion Hall on […]
Stockbridge Township and Village offer Clean Up Day for benefit of residents and school sports
by Zabrina Yannella Stockbridge Township and the Village of Stockbridge teamed up to offer local residents Clean Up Day at the Jr/Sr High School on September 22. “It was a great success,” Stockbridge Township Clerk Becky Muraf said. “The joint effort between the township and village disposed of an impressive amount of waste: 375 gallons […]
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES
September 17, 2018 Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order on September 17, 2018 at 7:31 pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Clerk Becky Muraf, Treasurer Kris Lauckner Trustee Terry Sommer, Trustee Ed Wetherell Member absent […]
VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE SYNOPSIS
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, Trustee Quintanilla, Trustee Christina DuWig, Trustee Valdez-Weaks; ABSENT:;Others Present: Debbie Nogle, Village Clerk, John Gormley, Village Attorney, Johnnie Torres, Police Chief, Citizens were also present Approval of Agenda MOTION by Cattell, SUPPORTED […]
Death Notice
Hans Klockes died September 26, 2018. No additional information available at this time.
Local Student Runs Down Under
By Cindy Lance Stockbridge High School Sophomore Andy Schlaff had the experience of his life! This past summer, he participated in the 22nd Annual Gold Coast Classic Cross Country race, representing Team USA, in Brisbane, Australia. His journey all started with a letter of invitation from a DownUnder sports recruiter. The recruiting team looks at the […]