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Jeffrey Trapp named superintendent of Stockbridge Community Schools effective July 1

by Mary Jo David On June 2, the Stockbridge Community Schools Board of Education named Jeffrey Trapp the new superintendent of Stockbridge Schools, effective July 1. Trapp, principal of the Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School since 2017, was one of 22 candidates who submitted resumes for the superintendent position earlier in the spring. Five of the […]

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Village of Stockbridge welcomes new council members amid financial challenges

This spring, the Village of Stockbridge leadership underwent significant change as three of seven trustee positions became vacant and were filled by council appointment. Meredith McManaman and Logan Connolly joined the Stockbridge Village Council in February, and a third position opened on May 21 when Jill Ogden resigned as village president. On June 18, the […]

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Obituary: Joan Carol Bumpus

Joan Carol Bumpus passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Joan is survived by her daughters, Carrie (Tim) Johnson, Tracy Bumpus, Amy West (Jason Kallio), and Tammy (Kevin) Basore; and her son, Chuck H. Bumpus Jr. (Nicky Straub); grandchildren: Michael (Isabella) Johnson, Mallari (Rob) Dancer, Jeff West, […]