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Sunny July 4th Gregory activities
Immediately after the parade the village of Gregory came to life with a variety of activities. Many flocked to the annually popular chicken roast in and around the old school. In addition to the chicken roast a large choice of snacks, treats and a bake sale were available not to mention many of the […]
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Police Blotter
Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 6/25/18, 5:50 pm: Traffic stop in the 4800 block of S. M-52 for unreadable plate. Stockbridge police made contact with the driver, a 19-yr-old Chelsea man, and discovered he was driving on a suspended license. He was detained and the vehicle was searched. Drug paraphernalia was […]
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Community Spotlight: Unsung hero Don Lockhart leads by example
by Jo Mayer and Patrice Johnson DJ Phatboy, aka Don Lockhart, is well known for bringing music and fun to weddings, high school dances, daddy-daughter dances and kids-night-out events. But not so well known are this 6-foot-1-inch father’s behind-the-scenes good works as coach, umpire, groundskeeper, field marker and gofer for Stockbridge Community Education. According to […]
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Unadilla Township scores another hit with 4th of July Celebration- 44th year
Residents lined the streets and gravitated toward patches of shade, braving 90-degree heat to see the 44th annual Gregory Parade. Smiling cloggers seemed not to notice the rising temperatures as they transitioned from one song to the next, hands on their hips and feet tapping in sync. “I’ve come to every 4th of July parade […]
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At age 89, Mark ‘Baler-Man’ Smith retires
by Bob Castle Area farmers have one less farm equipment repair expert to turn to, now that the “Baler Man” has decided to retire. Mark “Baler Man” Smith, at age 89, has closed his Smith’s Farm Implement Repair at his home at 5100 Kinsey Road. His specialty of fixing hay balers gave rise to […]
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TIPS EVERY HOMEBUYER SHOULD KNOW
by Laurie Goodlock, Vice President, Farmers State Bank Buying a home is the single largest investment most people will make in their lifetimes. The choices homebuyers make are likely to affect their long-term financial health and even their retirement prospects. So what are the dos and don’ts in home buying? “It is important to take […]
Death Notice
Richard R. Green, Stockbridge died June 30, 2018. Memorial Service to be held at a later date.
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Police Blotter as reported by Police Chief Johnnie W. Torres Jr.
Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 6/9/18, 6:15 pm: Two-car crash in the 800 block of S. Clinton St. Stockbridge police responded and found that a 22-yr-old Stockbridge man had rear ended a truck driven by a 26-yr-old Howell man who had stopped in front of him for turning traffic. Fatigue was […]