Ask an Expert: What a difference a part makes
by John and Theresa Kightlinger of My Body Shop This month we touch on the difference in parts used to repair a vehicle. Many consumers may be aware of the existence of tried and trusted non-OEM (non-Original Equipment Manufacturer) mechanical parts sold at traditional and highly advertised auto parts stores. Sears Die Hard batteries, NAPA, […]
Death Notice – Donald Steffey
Donald Steffey, Stockbridge died May 22, 2019. Funeral Services to be held May 29 at 1:00 p.m.Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home. Visitation, May 28, 5-8 pm at Funeral Home.
Student of the Month: fifth-grader Wendy Cowan
by Cindy Lance Teacher Mrs. Brittany Floyd views fifth-grade student Wendy Cowan as “a role model student who continually gives her best effort in class and completes all work with quality in mind. She is very driven, takes enormous responsibility in her learning by asking questions, taking her time, and never giving up. Cowan is […]
Rylma Owen turns 103
by Diane Rockall On May 9, Rylma Owen celebrated her 103rd birthday. She was born in 1916 to Art and Eva Nelson in Stockbridge Township where she grew up. Her father from Canada and her mother from Stockbridge were the major influences in her life, Owen said. Owen considers the war years to be […]
Historian shares Civil War discovery hiding in plain sight
by Alex R. Weddon A lone bullet resting near the Civil War grave marker of soldier J.A. Clark was exciting news for famed historian Brian Egen Sunday, May 19 at the annual Waterloo Area Historical Society’s (WAHS) Volunteer Appreciation Social and business meeting. “No one has noticed it in this picture of the Monroe, Michigan […]
Scarlet Tanagers: Bright, exotic, and rarely seen
article by Rose Collison, photos by Patrice Johnson Startlingly bright male scarlet tanagers strike those lucky enough to sight them as too exotic for northeastern woodlands. Actually, these birds are fairly common in oak forests around Stockbridge, but they often remain out of sight as they forage in the leafy upper branches. In spring the […]
Junior and Senior High Honors Night signals bright future for Stockbridge youth
On May 16, Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School recognized junior and senior students for their outstanding efforts, demonstrating once again that, thanks to the promise of America’s youth, the future looks bright. The Stockbridge Community News wishes to thank the Stockbridge Junior and Senior High School administration for providing the list of names and awards […]
Local EMTs deliver baby as ambulance races to hospital
revised 5/23/2019 by Mary Wilson and Patrice Johnson In the early morning hours of May 16, a call came into the SAESA ambulance from 911 services. A pregnant woman’s water had broken, the dispatcher said, and she was going into labor in a car en route to Sparrow Hospital. EMT paramedics Steve Gipe and Michael Biehn, both on […]
Michigan Department of Education names SHS senior winner of Breaking Traditions 2019 Excellence Award
by Diane Rockall In a ceremony held on May 16 at the Michigan Historical Library, SHS senior Chloe Miner became one of four students statewide to win the Michigan Breaking Traditions 2019 Excellence Award. All told, 91 high school and college students were recognized for overcoming obstacles and stereotypes to succeed in career and technical […]