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Stockbridge Family Carnival brings town together for days of old-fashioned fun
by Tina Cole-Mullins Many years have passed since the once-annual carnival made its way to Stockbridge, and as the days of its return approached, residents could hardly could contain their excitement. “The carnival has arrived. They will be setting up the rides and games and food the next couple days,” announced host American Legion Post […]
The Market is on the Town Square: August 5
The Open Air Market of Stockbridge began its 12th season on Friday, May 6, on the township square in downtown Stockbridge. Each week through October 28, we will be open from 4 pm to 7 pm, and we will have a full line up of Market Music. This week, the Market will have sweet corn, […]
Death Notice: John Peters
John Peters, age 77, of Munith, MI passed away on August 1, 2022.
Perfect day for the 28th Annual Stockbridge Athletics Booster Golf Scramble
by Clyde Whitaker On July 29, 2022, the 28th annual Stockbridge Athletic Boosters Golf Scramble was held under a picture perfect blue sky at Hankerd Hills Golf Course in Pleasant Lake. Twenty-seven teams came out to support the orange-and-black. There were men’s and women’s teams, along with a senior division. It was great seeing a […]
BRING A COTTON ITEM TO TIE-DYE AT THE MARKET: August 19
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You won’t want to wait ‘Until September’ to read this debut
by Shuyler Clark Given the prevalence of coming-of-age stories, the genre can feel stale as authors recycle tropes and plotlines. In his debut novel, Until September, Michigan native Harker Jones reinvents these tropes, subverting the typical with a tale that reflects harsh realities. In the turbulent ’60s, Kyle spends every summer on an island with […]
Adiska Family Dental—Accepting New Patients
Adiska Family Dental is family owned and operated. We value our patient relationships providing gentle, compassionate dental care. We have modern equipment you would expect from a big city dentist, with personalized care and convenience of your hometown. We are proud to be a part of this community and we make it a point to […]
A glance in the rearview mirror
August 1922: Howard vs. Hawk. Take “ICE” out of Service. Dandelions picked by the pound. by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from August 1922 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. These are mostly reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Visit the Stockbridge Library to view electronic copies of old local […]
Outreach in Action
Tide Me Over tackles food insecurity challenges for school-aged children by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Lately the pandemic has cast a brighter light on food insecurity in our country, but the problem is hardly new. In fact, a Stockbridge Community Outreach program to send home backpacks of food with kids who qualify for the […]
Obituary: Priscilla Marylan Plonka
Priscilla Marylan Plonka, age 94, of Gregory, Michigan passed away at the St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Hospital on July 28, 2022. She was born the daughter of Elliott and Minerva (Schaefer) Childs on December 15, 1927 in Flint, Michigan. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, reading novels and newspapers, and spending time up north mushroom hunting and […]