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Heritage joins the Great Kindness Challenge
by Jill Marie Ogden Challenges seem to be all the rage with the kids these days. Some are fun, some are questionable, and some are downright dangerous. End of January, Heritage Elementary will participate in a free worldwide program that empowers students to create a culture of kindness. The Great Kindness Challenge, run by the […]
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Looking Back – February 2019
Village post office/store about 1890. pictured are Postmaster Mather Grimes, Mrs Grimes, daughter Mabel Grimes, Henry Stillson and editor W.R. Gildart Stockbridge was a very different place 180 years ago when records listed the early settlement with a population of 657 and, in 1839, an assessed valuation of $78,497.00 with 104 resident taxpayers. The price […]
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Police Blotter by Police Chief Johnnie W. Torres, Jr.
Stockbridge Police responded to the following recent complaints: 12/14/18, 2 pm: Threats complaint in the 400 block of N. Clinton. Stockbridge police were alerted to a video that was sent via social media to several Stockbridge students by another student from Eaton County. The posted threat depicted a handgun held in a suggestive manner. Stockbridge police […]
Death Notice -McMahan
Charles D. McMahan died January 4, 2019. No service planned at this time. Arrangements. by Caskey-Mitchell.
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Sleigh Bells by Ron Kaiser
by Ron Kaiser The season brings the question: “Why do horses wear sleigh bells?” Do people just like to hear them ring, or do they serve a practical purpose? In earlier times, winter brought different modes of travel. Wagon boxes were moved from running gears to bob-sleds, and the buggy and surrey were replaced by […]
Stockbridge Council votes down Marijuana in Village
by Mary Wilson Monday, Jan. 7, the Stockbridge Village Council approved, 6 to 1, an ordinance prohibiting marijuana establishments within village limits. After public comment from individuals in an audience of approximately 30 attendees, the Council discussed the matter. Those in favor of the ordinance argued that they didn’t want this type of business in […]
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Welcome to 2019
Welcome to the new year and, hopefully, the opportunity to do more for ourselves, others and our community, though perhaps not in that order. Elsewhere on this website, readers will find this year’s “Community Resource Guide” describing organizations within the Stockbridge Community School District. These organizations were designed and established to assist the varied needs […]
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Obituary – Justin Wayne Allen
Justin Wayne Allen Justin W. Allen, age 34, of Stockbridge, MI passed away on December 17, 2018. He was born on January 23, 1984 the son of Taylor and Joan (Outwater) Allen. He is survived by his parents, his daughter, Norah Jean; siblings, Kimberley (Joe Jr.) Medina and Shawn Allen; his paternal grandparents Arthur and […]
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Waterloo Township Board Meeting Unapproved Minutes
Waterloo Township Board Meeting Unapproved Minutes 20 December 2018 7:00 P.M. 9773 Mt. Hope Road Munith, MI 49259 Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. Present: Lance, Walz, Kitley, McAlister, Morency. Also present: 4 residents, 2 who are new to the Township; Pat and Kristin Brady. Public Comment: None. Consent Agenda: Kitley motioned with support from […]
Stockbridge Community Resource Guide 2019
GROUPS AND RESOURCES THAT ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY The Stockbridge area is home to a wide array of nonprofit and charitable organizations, all for the benefit of local residents. The information below represents the Community News second try at compiling descriptions and contact information. Not listed or notice an error? Please accept our apologies and email […]