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The Friends of the Stockbridge Library bring local art display program to community
Starting in January 2017, local artists have adorned the shelves in a continuing, monthly exhibit of art at the back of the Stockbridge Branch at the Capital Area District Library. A local carpenter, with funds and guidance from members of the Friends of the Stockbridge Library, built the shelves upon which the art is displayed. […]
What kind of bug is this?
by Rose Collison There are strange bugs among us, cool-looking, strange-sounding bugs. One of them, the Katydid, derives its name from the sound it makes. Its repetitive clicks and calls resemble someone saying, “Ka-ty-did.” Both genders are capable of producing the sound. Katydids are related to crickets and grasshoppers, with large back legs for jumping. […]
Harvest Moon Festival launches with pre-glow celebration
Friday night, Sept. 14, the Harvest Moon Festival started with a Pre-Glow Celebration at Veterans’ Park in Stockbridge. The Village of Stockbridge festival, sponsored by the Stockbridge Downtown Development Authority, began with a beer tent at Veterans’ Memorial Park and featured the band, Hot Southern Mess. Main Festivities will take place Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. […]
SAWC gains approval for 12 proposals and $75K funding
by Ashley Tomasi The Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition announced Sept. 13 that the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) Board of Directors has approved its Year 7 Comprehensive Wellness Plan. The plan, approved Aug. 27, contains proposals for projects and programs aimed at improving the health and wellness of residents of the Stockbridge School District. All […]
Death Notice
Stephen Blackburn, Gregory – died September 8, 2018. Memorial service to be held October 13, 2018 at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea from 1-3 p.m.
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Obituary: Oscar Ousley
Oscar Ousley, age 88, of Munith, MI passed away on September 8, 2018 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospital in Jackson, MI. He was born in Prestonsburg, KY on October 10, 1930 the son of Hargus and Alice (Shepard) Ousley. Surviving are his children Rick (Vicki) Ousley of Munith, and Ronald Ousley of Munith; siblings Earl […]
Death Notices
Oscar Ousley, Munith, died September 8, 2018. Services Thursday, September 13 at 3 p.m. at Caskey-Mitchell, visitation from 1 to 3 before funeral. Cindy Ann Quinn, Holt, died September 9, 2018. Services Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Caskey-Mitchell at 10 a.m. Burial Fitchburg cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday, September 11, 5-8 p.m. at funeral home.
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Stockbridge Town Hall Players present ‘The Superhero Ultraferno’
Article and photo by James Clark-Swalla, DigitalCrumbs Photography On the weekend of Aug. 10, the Stockbridge Town Hall Players presented their latest production, ‘The Superhero Ultraferno’ at Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School. The play, written by Don Zolidis, was an entertaining comedic spoof of the DC and Marvel heroes and villains. In the story, nerds take […]