Village of Stockbridge News
Molly Howlett appointed new Stockbridge Village Council president
by Patrice Johnson Monday night, May 7, the Stockbridge Village Council meeting began with an unusual twist. President pro tem Molly Howlett called the meeting to order because that’s what a pro tempore (Latin: for the time being) does in the absence of the president. Next came the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call and approvals of […]
SAESA Sale Update
by Hope Salyer Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority General Manager John Beck responded to a FOIA request by the Stockbridge Community News on May 1 following the earlier article on the sale of the Old Ford Dealership. Per documents obtained from the FOIA request, SAESA purchased the building for $1,250,000 on March 5, 2018. Stockbridge […]
Did you know?
by Molly Howlett Following up on the blight issue regarding unlicensed vehicles around the Village of Stockbridge, Fred Cattell reports that about two-thirds of the vehicles have been removed. Fred has stressed the willingness of the Village to help get this problem resolved, and is happy with the cooperation of the residents. He will continue […]
Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority to move to old Ford dealership
by Hope Salyer The Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority purchased the former Ford Dealership in Stockbridge after the SAESA board approved the purchase. According to SAESA General Manager John Beck, the sale of the property north of the intersection of Mich. 106 and Mich. 52 was finalized on March 8 following multiple rounds of negotiation. […]
VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE Council Meeting 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room #112 April 9, 2018 at 7:00pm UNAPPROVED Minutes
VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE Council Meeting 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room #112 April 9, 2018 at 7:00pm UNAPPROVED Minutes Meeting called to order by President Hollenbeck at 7:00 pm. Roll Call: PRESENT: President Robert Hollenbeck Trustee Frederick Cattell Trustee Patrick Harden Trustee Richard Mullins Trustee Molly Howlett Trustee Carmelita ValdezWeaks ABSENT: Trustee Christina […]
Train now for the Be Fit 5k Fun Run
By Erin Clifton At the time of this printing, hopefully the snow will have melted, and we will be well on our way into Spring. At Positively Chiropractic that means we have running on the brain. Well, maybe not so much running, but planning for our 3rd annual Be Fit 5k Fun Run. At Positively […]
One of BA Sports condemnation tags comes down. But two remain.
By Patrice Johnson April 19 ushered in an evening of mixed relief for Judi Cook, owner of BA Sports and Cravingz. After months of deliberations, the Village’s newly retained inspection services removed one of three condemnation tags marring her building at 122 S. Clinton. “Three months and three days,” businessperson Judi Cook said with a […]
Lock it or lose it
by Chief of Police Johnnie Torres, Jr. Like most of us, I am looking forward to spring. What I am not looking forward to is the increase in crime often associated with warmer weather. One such crime is the breaking and entering of vehicles. With comfortable temperatures comes increased foot traffic in the Village. Most […]
Stockbridge area to receive $809,000 for trail upgrades
Article and photos by Matt Pegouskie On Tuesday, March 13, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a Parks and Recreation Trail Millage resolution that includes more than $809,000 for upgrades to the Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park segment within the Stockbridge School District. The resolution includes 13 other trail projects that […]
Stockbridge native plays role in Olympics
By Cindy Lance If you watched the 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, you may have caught a glimpse of a Stockbridge graduate walking proudly with Team USA. Karen Ocwieja, daughter of John and Nancy Ocwieja, was named the U.S. Speedskating Short Track head athletic trainer in 2015 and made the journey to support her team in […]