Stockbridge
Beckwith Preserve gains eastern access point and parking area for Lakeland Trails
By Frances Laird and Patrice Johnson Legacy Land Conservancy has purchased the three-acre parcel along Mich. 106 (Main Street), adjacent to the Beckwith Nature Preserve on the east side of Stockbridge. The acquisition, finalized last fall, will provide an eastern access point to the trail as well as parking for hikers and bicyclists using the […]
Police Blotter
Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 6/25/18, 5:50 pm: Traffic stop in the 4800 block of S. M-52 for unreadable plate. Stockbridge police made contact with the driver, a 19-yr-old Chelsea man, and discovered he was driving on a suspended license. He was detained and the vehicle was searched. Drug paraphernalia was […]
Death Notice
Richard R. Green, Stockbridge died June 30, 2018. Memorial Service to be held at a later date.
Police Blotter as reported by Police Chief Johnnie W. Torres Jr.
Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 6/9/18, 6:15 pm: Two-car crash in the 800 block of S. Clinton St. Stockbridge police responded and found that a 22-yr-old Stockbridge man had rear ended a truck driven by a 26-yr-old Howell man who had stopped in front of him for turning traffic. Fatigue was […]
Back Street Bar & Family Restaurant posts for sale sign
by Patrice Johnson Saturday, June 30, local business owner Jackie Scheller announced that she, son DJ and daughter-in-law Amanda (with baby Bennett) are retiring from the restaurant business and have listed their Back Street Bar & Family Restaurant in Stockbridge for sale. Scheller indicated the business and real estate are available through Rock Realty, a […]
Death Notices
Laquita J. Miller, formerly of Stockbridge now Flint died June 28, 2018. Graveside service to be held June 29 at 12 noon at Oaklawn Cemetery, Stockbridge.
A Look Back in Time–July
By Diane Rockall In 1908, 110 years ago, the Stockbridge Brief-Sun served as the area’s local newspaper. In early July of that year Stockbridge First Presbyterian church ordained and installed Rev. P.H. Case as its minister. Two-year-old Hazel Snyder drowned while bathing. W. Marsh of Gregory purchased an automobile. In North Waterloo the Methodist Church […]
Help wanted: Village of Stockbridge seeks part-time labor
Seasonal part-time Laborer Position – Mowing and assist in other duties as assigned. $10.00 per hour; up to 30 hours weekly. Please visit www.vosmi.org for an application. Applications can be emailed to clerk@vosmi.org or mail to P.O. Box 155, Stockbridge, MI 49285, attention Debbie Nogle.
Extra Extra Read All About It – The Awards Keep Coming!
By Cindy Lance April 2018, a presenter who has become a regular fixture at Stockbridge Schools Board of Education meetings was on hand to again lift up her students and their exceptional work. At the request of the board, Ms. Elizabeth Cyr—mentor, teacher and driver of success for the Journalism, Yearbook and Uncaged News programs […]