Stockbridge Community News

Outreach in Action

Mark your calendars for holiday giving and receiving at Outreach by Jo Mayer and Paul...
Obituary: Norman R. Miller

Norman R. Miller, age 68, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on September 19, 2025. Norman...
Panthers Knock off Union City for Homecoming Win

To say it was one for the ages might be an understatement. At the scheduled...
Reading Between the Lines

’Whose Names Are Unknown’: Vivid stories of the Dust Bowl and beyond may have informed...
Obituary: Charles William Brady

Charles William Brady of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Stockbridge, age 73, passed away Wednesday, September 17,...

January 23, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Community Events, Munith, News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community News,

By Cindy Lance Munith’s lack of stoplights can be misleading. This diminutive community has long...

January 22, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Community Events, events, News, Sports, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community News, Stockbridge Community Schools, Stockbridge High School,

The Panthers started off slow, Friday night, but great playing in second half secured the...

January 22, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community News, Village of Stockbridge News,

By Molly Howlett The Village of Stockbridge office and police department are still located in...

January 22, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Community Events, events, News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community News, Stockbridge Community Schools, Stockbridge High School,

Stockbridge brought home their first win of the season Friday night, January 19, when they took on...

January 21, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Death notice, Munith, News, Obituary,

Mary A Wright, Dansville - Died January 19, 2018. Memorial service Munith United Methodist, January 22,...

January 20, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Uncategorized,

On Thursday, January 18 the Panther boys lost to the Olivet Eagles 1...

January 20, 2018 Hope Salyer 4 Business, News, Village of Stockbridge News,

By Patrice Johnson Sources report that when Judi Cook, owner of BA Sports and Cravingz,...

January 20, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Community Events, events, News, Sports, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community News, Stockbridge Community Schools, Stockbridge High School,

January 18, the Panther girls bowled against Olivet Eagles for a loss. Chloe Miner...

January 19, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Business, Munith, News,

By Patrice Johnson The corner of M-106 and Coonhill Road in Munith is home to...

January 18, 2018 Judy Williams 0 News,

The Stockbridge Community News wishes to express its appreciation to Diane Rockall for her...

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February

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
					1 FOR TEENS & ADULTSEscape from the Stockbridge Library! (Age 13 & up) You were in the library’s restroom when the staff closed the building. Can you escape the library before the police show up?! Registration required; stop in or call 517-851-7810. Friday, Feb. 1 • 6:45–7:30 p.m. & repeated 7:45–8:30 p.m. 18:45 -20:30 2019.02.01 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-teens-adultsescape-from-the-stockbridge-library-age-13-up-you-were-in-the-librarys-restroom-when-the-staff-closed-the-building-can-you-escape-the-library-before-the-police-show-u/2019-02-01/ Escape from the Stockbridge Library! (Age 13 & up) You were in the library’s restroom when the staff closed the building. Can you escape the library before the police show up?! Registration required; stop in or call 517-851-7810. Friday, Feb. 1 • 6:45–7:30 p.m. & repeated 7:45–8:30 p.m.	2
3	4	5 FOR OLDER CHILDREN & TEENS Minute to Win It (Age 12 & up) Test your skills against your friends and the clock in Minute to Win It Challenges! Each session will have a different challenge. Come back each week and beat the clock for a chance at a prize! Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5 • 2:45–4:45 p.m. 14:45 -16:45 2019.02.05 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-older-children-teens-minute-to-win-it-age-12-up-test-your-skills-against-your-friends-and-the-clock-in-minute-to-win-it-challenges-each-session-will-have-a-different-challenge-come-back-e-2-2-2/2019-02-05/ Minute to Win It (Age 12 & up) Test your skills against your friends and the clock in Minute to Win It Challenges! Each session will have a different challenge. Come back each week and beat the clock for a chance at a prize! Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5 • 2:45–4:45 p.m.	6 FOR ADULTSPersonalized Technology Help Call 517-851-7810 to make an hour-long appointment between 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. to get personalized help with these topics: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Word Basics, Intermediate Word, Email Basics and Google Basics. Wednesdays, Feb. 6 & 20 • By appointment All day 2019.02.06 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-adultspersonalized-technology-help-call-517-851-7810-to-make-an-hour-long-appointment-between-11-a-m-3-p-m-to-get-personalized-help-with-these-topics-computer-basics-internet-basics/2019-02-06/ Personalized Technology Help Call 517-851-7810 to make an hour-long appointment between 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. to get personalized help with these topics: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Word Basics, Intermediate Word, Email Basics and Google Basics. Wednesdays, Feb. 6 & 20 • By appointment Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 11:00 -12:00 2019.02.06 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-shake-off-the-chilly-weather-and-connect-with-other-community-members-on-wednesday-mornings-talk-about-local-events-favorite-books-or-movies-new-reads-or-whatever-comes-up-wednesdays-3-2-4/2019-02-06/ Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.	7	8	9 Plainfield United Methodist Church Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, February 9 00:00 -12:29 2019.02.09 Plainfield United Methodist Church 17929 Plainfield Rd, Gregory, MI 48137, USA 17929 Plainfield Rd, Gregory, MI 48137, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/plainfield-united-methodist-church-chicken-and-biscuit-dinner/2019-02-09/ The Plainfield United Methodist Church will be serving a Chicken and Biscuit Supper on February 9 beginning at 5 p.m. at 17845 M-36, north of Gregory. Free will donation. Take out available. All are welcomed. For more information contact Kate Humrich at 517-851-8932. Kate Humrich Open Air Market of Stockbridge is Indoors Saturday, February 9 11:00 -15:00 2019.02.09 First Presbyterian Church CE Building 101 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 101 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-is-indoors-this-saturday-january-12-2/2019-02-09/ We will be in the First Presbyterian Church CE Building, 101 S. Center in Stockbridge 11 am to 3 pm on Saturdays. January 12, February 9, March 9 and April 13 Vendors will include cheese, honey, pesto and homemade chips, bread, baked goods, chocolates, lotions, art, woodworking, hot sauces, relishes and eggs. The Presbyterian women will be serving a soup, salad and sandwich luncheon during the market. Local musicians will perform from Noon to 2 pm. For more info, call Suzi 517-851-7437.
10	11	12	13 Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 11:00 -12:00 2019.02.13 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-shake-off-the-chilly-weather-and-connect-with-other-community-members-on-wednesday-mornings-talk-about-local-events-favorite-books-or-movies-new-reads-or-whatever-comes-up-wednesdays-3-2-5/2019-02-13/ Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.	14 Valentine’s Day Stories & Fun (Ages 3–6) Join us for stories and a Valentine craft. Especially for 3–6 year olds but younger children welcome with close adult supervision. Thursday, Feb. 14 • 12:15–1 p.m. 12:15 -13:00 2019.02.14 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/valentines-day-stories-fun-ages-3-6-join-us-for-stories-and-a-valentine-craft-especially-for-3-6-year-olds-but-younger-children-welcome-with-close-adult-supervision-thur/2019-02-14/ Valentine’s Day Stories & Fun (Ages 3–6) Join us for stories and a Valentine craft. Especially for 3–6 year olds but younger children welcome with close adult supervision. Thursday, Feb. 14 • 12:15–1 p.m.	15 Family Game Night Take a break from the cold with family and friends on selected Fridays this winter. Play Sushi Go Party!, Codenames, Spot it Junior!, Animal Upon Animal, Apples to Apples and more. We’ll have snacks, too. Fridays, Jan. 18 & Feb. 15 • 5–6:45 p.m. 17:00 -18:45 2019.02.15 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-game-night-take-a-break-from-the-cold-with-family-and-friends-on-selected-fridays-this-winter-play-sushi-go-party-codenames-spot-it-junior-animal-upon-animal-apples-to-apples-and-more-w-2/2019-02-15/ Family Game Night Take a break from the cold with family and friends on selected Fridays this winter. Play Sushi Go Party!, Codenames, Spot it Junior!, Animal Upon Animal, Apples to Apples and more. We’ll have snacks, too. Fridays, Jan. 18 & Feb. 15 • 5–6:45 p.m. Family Game Night 17:00 -18:45 2019.02.15 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-game-night-2-2/2019-02-15/ Family Game Night Take a break from the cold with family and friends on selected Fridays this winter. We will have a variety of games for you to play, including Sushi Go Party!; Codenames; Spot it Junior!; Animal Upon Animal; Apples to Apples and more. Light snacks will be provided. Fridays, Dec. 14, Jan. 18, Feb. 15 • 5 — 6:45 p.m.	16 free clothing and food items 10:00 -12:00 2019.02.16 Stockbridge Church of Christ 4783 s m 52 stockbridge, mi 4783 s m 52 stockbridge, mi https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/free-clothing-and-food-items-2-2-2-2-2/2019-02-16/ The church of Christ located at 4783 S.M-52 Stockbridge offers free clothing and food items every 3rd Saturday of each month. The items are available from 10a.m. until noon.
17	18	19	20 FOR ADULTSPersonalized Technology Help Call 517-851-7810 to make an hour-long appointment between 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. to get personalized help with these topics: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Word Basics, Intermediate Word, Email Basics and Google Basics. Wednesdays, Feb. 6 & 20 • By appointment All day 2019.02.20 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-adultspersonalized-technology-help-call-517-851-7810-to-make-an-hour-long-appointment-between-11-a-m-3-p-m-to-get-personalized-help-with-these-topics-computer-basics-internet-basics-2/2019-02-20/ Personalized Technology Help Call 517-851-7810 to make an hour-long appointment between 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. to get personalized help with these topics: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Word Basics, Intermediate Word, Email Basics and Google Basics. Wednesdays, Feb. 6 & 20 • By appointment Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 11:00 -12:00 2019.02.20 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-shake-off-the-chilly-weather-and-connect-with-other-community-members-on-wednesday-mornings-talk-about-local-events-favorite-books-or-movies-new-reads-or-whatever-comes-up-wednesdays-3-2-6/2019-02-20/ Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.	21 FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Third Thursday LEGO Junior Makers (Ages 4–7) Kids help pick out a story to hear for inspiration and then get creative with our LEGO collection! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading and for life. Thursdays, Jan. 17 & Feb. 21 • 3:45–4:45 p.m 15:45 -16:45 2019.02.21 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-young-children-third-thursday-lego-junior-makers-ages-4-7-kids-help-pick-out-a-story-to-hear-for-inspiration-and-then-get-creative-with-our-lego-collection-imaginative-play-helps-develo-2/2019-02-21/ FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Third Thursday LEGO Junior Makers (Ages 4–7) Kids help pick out a story to hear for inspiration and then get creative with our LEGO collection! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading and for life. Thursdays, Jan. 17 & Feb. 21 • 3:45–4:45 p.m	22 FOR ADULTS Book Discussion Group Bring your brown-bag lunch at noon and discuss books with us! Refreshments served. Last Fridays • 12–1 p.m. Jan. 25: Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Feb. 22: News of the World by Paulette Jiles 12:00 -13:00 2019.02.22 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-adults-book-discussion-group-bring-your-brown-bag-lunch-at-noon-and-discuss-books-with-us-refreshments-served-last-fridays-%e2%80%a2-12-1-p-m-jan-25-spool-of-blue-thread-by-anne-tyler-2/2019-02-22/ FOR ADULTS Book Discussion Group Bring your brown-bag lunch at noon and discuss books with us! Refreshments served. Last Fridays • 12–1 p.m. Jan. 25: Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Feb. 22: News of the World by Paulette Jiles	23 Sixth Annual Soup Cook Off, Saturday, February 23, 12-2pm. Donation of $5. for a boil of soup or 5 samples! Millville UMC, 1932 N. M-52 Stockbridge. Info at 517-851-7853. 12:00 -14:00 2019.02.23 Millville United Methodist Church, 1932 Michigan 52, Stockbridge, MI, United States Millville United Methodist Church, 1932 Michigan 52, Stockbridge, MI, United States Millville United Methodist Church, 1932 Michigan 52, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/sixth-annual-soup-cook-off-saturday-february-23-12-2pm-donation-of-5-for-a-boil-of-soup-or-5-samples-millville-umc-1932-n-m-52-stockbridge-info-at-517-851-7853-2/2019-02-23/ We need taste testers to vote on their favorite soup! This will be our Sixth Annual Soup Cook Off on Saturday, February 23 from 12-2pm at Millville United Methodist Church. We are asking for a donation of $5 for a bowl of soup or 5 samples! So come in out of the cold, bring some friends and enjoy a hot cup of soup and good fellowship with family and friends. Free bread sticks and a beverage to go with the soup! We look forward to seeing you! Millville UMC is located at 1932 N. M-52, which is 5 miles north of Stockbridge or 9 miles south of I-96 on M-52. For more information contact the church at 517-851-7853. Sixth Annual Soup Cook Off, Saturday, February 23, 12-2pm. Donation of $5. for a boil of soup or 5 samples! Millville UMC, 1932 N. M-52 Stockbridge. Info at 517-851-7853 12:00 -14:00 2019.02.23 Millville United Methodist Church, 1932 Michigan 52, Stockbridge, MI, United States Millville United Methodist Church, 1932 Michigan 52, Stockbridge, MI, United States Millville United Methodist Church, 1932 Michigan 52, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/sixth-annual-soup-cook-off-saturday-february-23-12-2pm-donation-of-5-for-a-boil-of-soup-or-5-samples-millville-umc-1932-n-m-52-stockbridge-info-at-517-851-7853/2019-02-23/ We need taste testers to vote on their favorite soup! This will be our Sixth Annual Soup Cook Off on Saturday, February 23 from 12-2pm at Millville United Methodist Church. We are asking for a donation of $5 for a bowl of soup or 5 samples! So come in out of the cold, bring some friends and enjoy a hot cup of soup and good fellowship with family and friends. Free bread sticks and a beverage to go with the soup! We look forward to seeing you! Millville UMC is located at 1932 N. M-52, which is 5 miles north of Stockbridge or 9 miles south of I-96 on M-52. For more information contact the church at 517-851-7853.
24	25	26	27 Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 11:00 -12:00 2019.02.27 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-shake-off-the-chilly-weather-and-connect-with-other-community-members-on-wednesday-mornings-talk-about-local-events-favorite-books-or-movies-new-reads-or-whatever-comes-up-wednesdays-3-2-7/2019-02-27/ Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.	28

Outreach in Action

Obituary: Norman R. Miller

Panthers Knock off Union City for Homecoming Win

Reading Between the Lines

Obituary: Charles William Brady

Spotlight on Munith manufacturing: RTC/Enviro-Fab Inc.

High School Girls Varsity Basketball beats Maple Valley 56-26

Did you know?

High School Boys Varsity Basketball beats Maple Valley 62-44

Death Notices

High school boys coed varsity bowling falls to Olivet 29-1

Architectural consultant calls for immediate evacuation of downtown Stockbridge retail building

High School girls coed varsity bowling falls to Olivet 22-8

New business opens in Munith

Thank You Donor Diane Rockall

Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Plainfield United Methodist Church Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, February 9

Open Air Market of Stockbridge is Indoors Saturday, February 9

Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Valentine’s Day Stories & Fun (Ages 3–6) Join us for stories and a Valentine craft. Especially for 3–6 year olds but younger children welcome with close adult supervision. Thursday, Feb. 14 • 12:15–1 p.m.

Family Game Night Take a break from the cold with family and friends on selected Fridays this winter. Play Sushi Go Party!, Codenames, Spot it Junior!, Animal Upon Animal, Apples to Apples and more. We’ll have snacks, too. Fridays, Jan. 18 & Feb. 15 • 5–6:45 p.m.

Family Game Night

free clothing and food items

Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Third Thursday LEGO Junior Makers (Ages 4–7) Kids help pick out a story to hear for inspiration and then get creative with our LEGO collection! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading and for life. Thursdays, Jan. 17 & Feb. 21 • 3:45–4:45 p.m

FOR ADULTS Book Discussion Group Bring your brown-bag lunch at noon and discuss books with us! Refreshments served. Last Fridays • 12–1 p.m. Jan. 25: Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Feb. 22: News of the World by Paulette Jiles

Sixth Annual Soup Cook Off, Saturday, February 23, 12-2pm. Donation of $5. for a boil of soup or 5 samples! Millville UMC, 1932 N. M-52 Stockbridge. Info at 517-851-7853.

Sixth Annual Soup Cook Off, Saturday, February 23, 12-2pm. Donation of $5. for a boil of soup or 5 samples! Millville UMC, 1932 N. M-52 Stockbridge. Info at 517-851-7853

Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.