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From the Chief of Police: Hooray for our history, a request and call to action
Today let us address three topics. First, congratulations to the Stockbridge Area Genealogical/Historical Society for its Oct. 7 production in Oaklawn Cemetery. The rehearsal was impressive, let alone the public performances. Many attended despite cold and rainy weather, and to those who missed it: Boy! Did you miss it. Next, having been […]
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What? No turkey on Thanksgiving?
by Ron Kaiser Thanksgiving traditions in the Americas, iGermany, and elsewhere are different from what we may think we know about the holiday and may have been taught in elementary school. Settlers of the New World, most coming from Europe, were familiar with Thanksgiving traditions. The Pilgrims brought the holiday with them to Massachusetts. In gratitude […]
Death Notice – Hodges
Timothy Hodges, Tomahawk, Wisconsin died Oct, 12, 2018. He was a 1975 graduate of Stockbridge High School. Celebration of Life Ceremony Friday October 26 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Ann Arbor.
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William Cool: Decorated veteran, husband, father and patriot
by Patrice Johnson Vietnam War veteran William (Bill) Cool, now 73 years old, served five tours of duty with the Navy in Vietnam, many of which were spent on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. While on the USS Enterprise CVAN 65, Cool landed and launched aircraft. “I was an aviation boatswain mate 2nd class E5,” he […]
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Police Blotter from Police Chief Johnnie W. Torres Jr.
Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints recently: 9/29/18, 10 pm: Unwanted subject in the 400 block of W. Main St. Stockbridge police were called to remove a subject from the home who was no longer welcome. 10/2/18, 4:50 pm: Hit and Run complaint in the 100 block of N. Clinton. Police were called to […]
Death Notice – Weaver
Karen Weaver, Gregory died October 16, 2018. Services Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 Crossroads Community Church, Stockbridge at 11:00 am. Visitation Sunday Oct. 21 6-8 p.m,
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Rural Perspectives: Fall has arrived
Fall has arrived. Time for crisp air, falling leaves, bonfires and hoodies!
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Robert Halfacre: Little-known Homecoming hero works behind the scenes
by Bruce Wm. Brown A Homecoming Queen in a pretty dress waving from the back of a convertible is an iconic part of the fall Homecoming Parade. Moms and Dads support their queens by figuring out the frantic homecoming schedule along with the dress, shoes, and hairstyling. But, there’s another important element that’s hard to […]
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Uncaged student news named national finalist
Uncaged newspaper and website have been awarded a Crown Finalist from CSPA (Columbia University, NYC) as a hybrid acknowledging the print news magazine and the online news website that provides different types of news and storytelling. The online source is required to offer various media designed and coded in digital modes that differ from print […]
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Light pole decorations dazzle and mystify
photo and article by Rose Collison Small town Stockbridge has outdone itself yet again. The Township Square and Village are lit up with decorations and lights. Leaders in the Light Pole contest at this time are Stockbridge Library-CADL, Elder Ridge, Stockbridge Band, Country Petals, and Eaton Savings Bank. o