North Star Reach to Celebrate 10 Years of Camp Magic with Ribbon Cutting and Tour
by Hope Salyer North Star Reach will celebrate a decade of providing life-changing camp experiences for children with serious health challenges and their families with a special 10th anniversary ribbon-cutting ceremony and camp tour Wednesday, July 1. The event will take place from noon to 2:30 p.m. at North Star Reach, 1200 University Camp Drive […]
Stockbridge Recognizes Top Ten Seniors Ahead of Graduation
by Hope Salyer As graduation day approaches, the Stockbridge Community News is proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of the Class of 2026 Top Ten Seniors. These students have distinguished themselves through years of hard work, dedication, leadership and commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom. The Stockbridge Community News congratulates each […]
American Legion Post 510 holds Memorial Day Service at Oaklawn Cemetery
Memorial Day dawned sunny and bright in Stockbridge this year. Perhaps those who have gone before us managed to pull some strings to ensure the Memorial Day Service at Oaklawn Cemetery would have the best of weather conditions after a week of clouds, rain, and cooler-than-average temperatures. Whatever the reason for the perfect day, our […]
Stockbridge schools superintendent search begins interview phase, open to the public
by Mary Jo David This week marks the beginning of the interview phase in the superintendent search for Stockbridge Community Schools. Prior to this, a series of meetings and workshops were held for planning and gathering stakeholder input. Stakeholders include school board members, school staff, the community at large and school administration. The Michigan Association of School […]
Obituary: Thomas Carl Diefenthaler
Thomas Carl Diefenthaler, born November 19, 1959 in Jackson, Michigan was called home to heaven on May 2, 2026 where he was finally reunited with his beloved daughter, Lauren Diefenthaler. Thomas passed away surrounded by family, in Stockbridge, Michigan where he attended High School and graduated with the class of 1978. Tom had a passion […]
Celebrating Tradition: Meet the 2026 Coming Home Court
We are proud to introduce the 2026 Coming Home Court! This year’s court represents leadership, school spirit, and the traditions that make our community special. Coming Home is always a meaningful time for students, families, alumni, and residents — a celebration of connection, pride, and Panther history. Congratulations to all members of the court and […]
