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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 […]
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Obituary: Timothy L. Hodges
Timothy L. Hodges, 61, of Tomahawk, Wisconsin, passed away as the result of a hepatic aneurysm on Friday, October 12, 2018, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Tim was born April 28, 1957, in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Lloyd and Shirley Hodges, Jr., graduating from Stockbridge High School in 1975. Following high school, he moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan where […]
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Kenneth Hartka: Army veteran served in Asia
By Amy Haggerty Kenneth Hartka of Gregory, currently 77 years old, joined the Army July 8, 1962. He was stationed in Taipei, Taiwan for 15 months and three months in Karat, Thailand. While overseas, he was ranked as a specialist 4th grade and signal corps officer, responsible for communications. While serving inTaiwan, Hartka recalled Sept. […]
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Community Thanksgiving celebrates 25 years
by Diane Rockall Lena Montgomery and her son Beau, along with Craig and Laurie Goodlock, started a community tradition 25 years ago. The first Community Thanksgiving was held at Munith Methodist Church. It grew out of the desire to share our blessings and our thanks with all in the community. In the first year, 25 […]
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November’s ‘Where’s Waldo’
by Rose Collison Think you know the area? Here’s your chance to prove it. Each month, SCN photographer Rose Collison is photographing a mystery location within the Stockbridge School District. Names of readers who correctly identify the subject of the photo will be entered into a drawing, and one overall winner will be selected. […]
Death Notice – Pelton
Margaret E. Pelton died October 25, 2018. A gathering of friends will be held Monday October 29 from 11:00 a.m. – 12 noon at Caskey-Mitchell followed by a graveside service at Oaklawn Cemetery.
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Munith Lions Halloween Parade rolls through town
IMG_1109 IMG_1110 article and photos by Patrice Johnson Saturday, Oct. 27, the Munith Lions sponsored its annual Halloween Parade. “The Stockbridge band is always so gracious to come and be a part of this,” Munith Lions Club member Johncie Turner said. “We have floats and kids in costume, and lots of people from around here […]
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Stockbridge Community News celebrates 2-year anniversary
by Judy Williams and Patrice Johnson Measuring the impact of a local news and information service can be subjective at best. If a steady stream of donations, a growing advertiser base, financial solvency and letters of appreciation are indicators, the Stockbridge Community News is wrapping up its second year in fine health. Other signposts are […]