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Fond memories of summers past
by Tina Cole Mullins Summer in Michigan—what joy! This reporter’s childhood summers were made hotter working in one of the local muck fields with the sun beating down on the carpet of black dirt. But my family and I were often refreshed with a swim in one of the many local lakes or swimming holes. […]
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Paul Crandall receives new Mike Jones award for contributions to local arts
by Diane Rockall During this year’s Art Show at A Day in the Village, the Stockbridge Area Arts Council announced a new award and Paul Crandall, the recently retired Stockbridge Head librarian, was the named its first recipient. The Mike Jones Award for Contributions to the Artswas created in memory of artist sculptor Michael Jones of […]
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Break-In Suspect Tracked in Unadilla
On June 19,2019 , Unadilla Township Police received a report of a break in at a Hadley Road residence. Officers responded to investigate. A blood hound was used to track the suspect to a neighboring residence. The suspect, 32 year old David Houk, admitted to police that he had entered the garage of the residence. […]
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StockBIZ: The Cravingz Café Takeover: Mystery Solved!
by Mary Jo David Every town has buzz—especially small towns. And lately, a lot of the buzz in Stockbridge has centered on what’s happening at Cravingz. Except for Thursday jazz nights and the occasional special event, the coffee shop, located at 140 S. Clinton, closed last November. As spring rains gave way to summer—and more […]
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE WATERLOO TOWNSHIP
The Waterloo Township Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 7:00pm at the Waterloo Township Offices located at 9773 Mt. Hope Road, Munith, MI 49259. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public comment for proposed text changes to Sections 3.05 and 3.06 of Article 3 of […]
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Hero McArthur sisters pass the Alumni Association torch
by Mary Lou Clifton Why has the Stockbridge Alumni Association been able to host an alumni banquet for 123 years when so many other long-time organizations and clubs have folded over the years? Answer: For more years than anyone can recall, two hard-working and dedicated sisters have successfully organized and promoted this annual event. Now, […]
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Summer adventures at local lakes a big splash
by Tina Cole Mullins What do Pleasant, Portage, Bruin, Half Moon, and Silver have in common? Answer: They represent names of some of the abundant lakes in the area that provide popular recreational spots for local residents. As examples, Stockbridge school moms and PTO members plan to gather every Friday through summer break for […]
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Local Presbyterians host county event. Village president shares insights into local changes.
by Patrice Johnson The parking lot at the Presbyterian Community Education building was filled to capacity 1:00 p.m., June 18 as county residents gathered for the 2019 Annual Celebration of the Ingham Substance Awareness and Prevention Coalition. Debbie Smith, Ph.D. and Stockbridge First Presbyterian Church pastor (AKA Dr. Deb), hosted the gathering. She joined Melea […]
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Plainfield. Anything but plain.
by Ron and Arlene Kaiser More than 180 years ago, numerous Indian trails intersected about eight miles north-northeast of today’s village of Stockbridge. Here, a popular Native American campground existed, and John Dunn of New Jersey settled in 1835. Over the next two years, other settlers followed, and the settlement of Plainfield took root. Among […]
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ADIV Art Show 2019
After 25 years Day In The Village has changed once again. The rebirth began with new hours. Friday events began at 2 p.m. with the opening of the annual Stockbridge Area Arts Council Art Show in the Township Hall. First, second, and third place winners were selected before the show began and ribbons were on […]