Stockbridge
Low-key businessman finds Stockbridge a good place to live and do business
By Bob Castle If you’ve noticed a facelift on the old Schultz/Runciman building beside the railroad tracks on the south end of town and are wondering what’s up, meet Todd Pybus and his business, Belfost Construction. Belfost provides general construction services to commercial establishments. It currently contracts its services exclusively to Dollar General Stores, doing everything […]
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES June 18, 2018 Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order on June 18, 2018 at 7:35 pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the meeting Supervisor CG Lantis, Clerk Becky Muraf, Treasurer Kris Lauckner, Trustee Terry Sommer, Trustee Ed Wetherell. Member […]
July 4, 1776 is Independence Day, right?
by Ron Kaiser Honored patriotic tales at times turn out to be more fiction than fact. As an example, it is common knowledge that the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. But in fact, the Second Continental Congress voted for a Declaration of Independence on July 2. The event prompted John Adams […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk: Millage renewal vote scheduled for August 7
Millage renewal vote scheduled for August 7 Stockbridge Community School residents will have the opportunity to vote on the school district’s operating millage renewal on August 7. The operating millage renewal will allow the district to levy 18 mills on non-homestead property. This is not a new tax increase but simply a renewal of millage […]
U Drive. U Text. U Pay.
By Police Chief Johnnie Torres It’s summer break and time to talk about the very serious matter of distracted driving. Distracted driving laws don’t just prohibit texting and driving. The Michigan Vehicle Code (Section 257.602b) also prohibits reading, typing, or sending messages while driving on the roadways. While the civil fine for violating this law […]
Join us for Gregory’s 44th annual 4th of July celebration to commemorate our nation’s freedom
Join us for Gregory’s 44th annual 4th of July celebration to commemorate our nation’s freedom DOWNTOWN GREGORY Schedule of Events 10:00 a.m. Church service by the Southwest Church of the Nazarene under the tent in the park Early Chicken BBQ ticket sales at the township offices entryway Parade line up begins (M106 closed to […]
Chamber names Cheryl Holloway Volunteer of the Year
by Patrice Johnson In keeping with tradition, the Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce announced its Volunteer of the Year award during the annual Day in the Village, and this year a retired Stockbridge teacher was named recipient. Cheryl Holloway’s unwavering commitment to Outreach’s Tide Me Over program ranked high among her many kind and generous […]
Local author awarded two national awards
by Judy Williams Congratulations are in order for first-time author Patrice Johnson. The Stockbridge resident, former Stockbridge teacher, non-paid editor-in-chief of the Stockbridge Community News, and a graduate of Stockbridge High School was notified that her book is the winner of two national awards. The Fall and Rise of Tyler Johnson was selected as Winner […]
Thank you note on Child ID Program
Good Morning everyone. On behalf of everyone from Stockbridge Lodge #130F & AM, thanks to the volunteer Masons, their spouses and/or significant others and all the other who helped make the June 16, 2018 Child Identification Program in Stockbridge, MI a huge success. Special thanks to Becky Muraf who made the event happen, getting volunteers, sending […]