Stockbridge
Looking Back – November 2018
November 1918, 100 years ago, was a significant time for our community, our country and the entire world. On Nov. 11 of that year at 11 a.m. local time, Germany’s ruler signed a truce with terms ending World War I. President Woodrow Wilson previously had announced the exact time the war would end. In Stockbridge, […]
Community Thanksgiving celebrates 25 years
by Diane Rockall Lena Montgomery and her son Beau, along with Craig and Laurie Goodlock, started a community tradition 25 years ago. The first Community Thanksgiving was held at Munith Methodist Church. It grew out of the desire to share our blessings and our thanks with all in the community. In the first year, 25 […]
Police Blotter by Police Chief Johnnie W. Torres Jr.
Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 1017/18, 3:30 pm: Fraud complaint in the 800 block of S. Clinton St. An elderly woman reported that she was the victim of a scam involving a person calling and claiming to be a relative in jail and in need of money for criminal proceedings. The […]
Death Notice – Nottingham
Pauline Nottingham, Stockbridge lifetime area resident, died October 18, 2018. Memorial celebration to be held December 16 at 11 a.m. at 4665 Cooper Rd. Stockbridge.
From the Chief of Police: Hooray for our history, a request and call to action
Today let us address three topics. First, congratulations to the Stockbridge Area Genealogical/Historical Society for its Oct. 7 production in Oaklawn Cemetery. The rehearsal was impressive, let alone the public performances. Many attended despite cold and rainy weather, and to those who missed it: Boy! Did you miss it. Next, having been […]
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 […]