Looking Back September 2019 by Diane Rockall
by Diane Rockall As the new school year begins for the Stockbridge Community School District, this column looks back at how this community’s schooling structure began. In 1827 the then Michigan Territorial Legislature passed a law requiring all townships with populations in excess of 50 households to provide a teacher of “good moral standing” to […]
Death Notices – Allen and Jacobs
Shawn William Allen, Stockbridge, died August 26, 2019. Funeral Services August 29 at Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church on Thursday, August 29 with visitation at 10 a.m. and Mass at 11 a.m. Private burial at a later date. Judith Jacobs died August 27. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at […]
A look at Employee of the Year, Nicole Borowy
by Laura Whitaker This year’s recipient of the Helen Mitteer Employee of the Year was awarded to Special Education teacher, Nicole Borowy. Nicky has been a teacher in the Stockbridge Community School district for 20 years, but that is hard to believe if you know her. She has an abundance of energy that she uses […]
First Annual All Wheels Extravaganza comes to Stockbridge
article and photos by Tina Cole-Mullins What do 67 cars, trucks, mud trucks, motorcycles, a Jeep, a fire truck, an ambulance, a drift trike and even a drone have in common? They all participated in Stockbridge’s first annual All Wheels Extravaganzaon Aug. 24. “We had gorgeous weather, just a fantastic day all around!” Rebecca […]
Stockbridge Digital History Board puts local retrospectives a click away
by Alex Weddon If Mom or Dad went to Stockbridge schools, chances are good a little research can reveal a bit more about them, thanks to the school’s recent online improvements. A visit to yesteryear is only a click away according to Jeff Trapp, high school principal. After months of research and documentation, the Digital History […]
Jane James: The cheery neighbor always wears a smile
article and photos by Amy Haggerty Having a great neighbor is important when you live in the country, and Jane James is one who can find a way to brighten the day. She lives by the motto on her license plate: “Be cheery.” Jane and husband Lee moved from the Munith area to […]
SKY Theater launches to provide hands-on learning in performing arts to area youth
by Rebecca Indianer “I want kids to know about performing arts–how a theater operates—[to] teach them new skills and enhance the ones they already have, not just get a script, memorize it, and be in a play. I want more than that for them and [for] the community.” –Jeff Boyer, founder of SKY […]
Letter to the Editor re: Stockbridge Township approving sweeping marijuana ordinances
Dear Editor: Regarding SCN’s “Stockbridge Township Board Approves Sweeping Marijuana Ordinances” When the State Chapter of the American Planning Association doesn’t support it, it would seem apparent that the Township and its board are not properly informed. However, since the Stockbridge Township doesn’t participate, nor do they have a membership with the State […]
Obituary: Christopher Kruger
Christopher Bailey Kruger has been on earth for 58+ years entertaining all who knew him. He passed away in his home on August 21, 2019, after a parade of visitors entertained him while he was sick. Chris leaves behind his wife of almost 34 years, Deanna Kruger, his son, Joseph (Whitney) Kruger, and daughters, Bailey […]
Stockbridge Community Schools Back to School Schedule
Stockbridge Community Schools First Day of School is Monday, August 26 Smith Elementary Will be a full day of school from 8:50 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. Heritage Elementary School Will be a full day of school from 8:51 a.m. to 3:36 p.m. Junior/Senior High School Junior High School: Will be a full day from 7:30 a.m. […]