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Letter from Chief Johnnie Torres
PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT: Citizens of Stockbridge: I am writing today as a citizen of this great state, a father, and your Chief of Police to encourage all the readers to vote NO on Proposal 18-1, which would legalize marijuana. While the 100-word ballot proposal sounds relatively harmless, the complete 16-page proposal contains many provisions that will […]
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Boot Camp
By Jim Aust Boot camp felt like we had been dropped onto a different planet and would not get off. Only 10 weeks, but each day was eternity. I’ve heard that going through Marine Corps boot camp is an experience worth a million dollars, but no one would take a million dollars to […]
Village of Stockbridge Meeting Synopsis
Meeting called to order by President Howlett at 7:00 pm. Roll Call: PRESENT:President Molly Howlett, Pro-Tem Frederick Cattle, Trustee Patrick Harden,Trustee Richard Mullins, Trustee Quintanilla, Trustee Christina DuWig, Trustee Valdez-Weaks; ABSENT:; Others Present: Debbie Nogle, Village Clerk, John Gormley, Village Attorney, Citizens were also present Approval of Agenda MOTION by Cattell, SUPPORTED by Mullins to approve […]
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Waterloo Township Board Meeting Unapproved Minutes
25 September 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: 5 residents. Public Comment: Both Rose LaForest and Lisa Conant spoke to the board expressing their dissatisfaction with the way the Board and the Planning Commission handled the Broadband issue […]
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Stockbridge Township Board minutes
October 15, 2018 Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order on October 15, 2018 at 7:30 pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Clerk Becky Muraf, Treasurer Kris Lauckner Trustee Terry Sommer, Trustee Ed Wetherell Member absent […]
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‘Art with Jazz’ event coming to Stockbridge Township Hall
On Saturday, November 10, 2018, from 7 – 10 p.m., painter and mixed-media artist Colleen Redfield and sculptor Mike Jones invite the public to an art exhibit in the historic Stockbridge Township Hall, 123 South Clinton, Stockbridge, MI. Music will be provided by Generations jazz band with special guest Pat Cronley on keyboard. Light refreshments […]
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Looking Back – November 2018
November 1918, 100 years ago, was a significant time for our community, our country and the entire world. On Nov. 11 of that year at 11 a.m. local time, Germany’s ruler signed a truce with terms ending World War I. President Woodrow Wilson previously had announced the exact time the war would end. In Stockbridge, […]
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John Colone: From darkness to life
By Judy Williams We all have defining moments in our lives: the birth of a child, an illness, a marriage or divorce. John Colone’s moment came while he was serving in Vietnam. On February 19, 1968, he was pronounced dead and zipped into a body bag. Colone grew up in the Pinckney area […]
Obituary: Hans Joseph Klockes
Hans Josef Klockes. Family, love and a tremendous work ethic were the attributes that defined him and led to his pursuit and achievements. Arriving to Canada in 1956 with only a single suitcase and a dream, he began his journey. After a few years in Canada he would attend a local event where he met […]