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Staff Spotlight: Courtney Fletcher finds innovative ways to help

by Amy Haggerty Enter Stockbridge Junior/Senior High School and chances are Courtney Fletcher will greet you with a cheerful smile. Fletcher, who stepped in for Mary Carpenter when she retired two years ago, buzzes in guests and visitors throughout the day. She supports the day-to-day running of the office, multi-tasking and meeting deadlines while assisting […]

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Minute Synopsis: VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE COUNCIL MEETING

VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE Council Meeting 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room #112 January 7, 2018 at 7:00pm Synopsis  Meeting called to order by President Howlett at 7:00 pm Roll Call: PRESENT: President Molly Howlett, Pro-Tem Frederick Cattell, Trustee Chadwick Quintanilla, Trustee Greg Uihlein, Trustee Heath Corey, ABSENT: Trustee Richard Mullins, Trustee Patrick Harden; Others Present: Debbie […]

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STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES

January 21, 2019 Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order on January 21 at 7:36 pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Clerk Becky Muraf, Treasurer Kris Lauckner Trustee Terry Sommer, Trustee Ed Wetherell Member absent from […]

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Local teacher, Elizabeth Cyr, receives national award

“It is with great pleasure to announce that we have one of our staff members being nationally recognized!” Stockbridge High School Principal Jeff Trapp wrote, Jan. 23 in breaking the news that Journalism/Yearbook teacher Elizabeth Cyr is one of two nationwide recipients of the Diversity Award presented by the Journalism Education Association. According to Trapp, the […]

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The shape-shifting status of marijuana

by Tina Cole-Mullins Ever since Michigan voters approved legalization of recreational marijuana in a state referendum last November, communities throughout the state have scrambled to respond to impending changes. But what are those changes, exactly? The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs promises to come through soon with guidelines and regulations. By soon, LARA means […]

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Social media helping local groups put ‘unity’ back into our community

by Tina Cole-Mullins As times change into use of the internet and modern technology, neighbors are finding new ways to connect and help each other with life’s struggles. The Stockbridge area is fortunate to have three groups using social media for networking, helping needy families and giving back to the community. Mary Marks, of Stockbridge, […]

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Waterloo Township: ORDINANCE PROHIBITING MARIHUANA ESTABLISHMENTS

WATERLOO TOWNSHIP, JACKSON COUNTY, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING MARIHUANA ESTABLISHMENTS   Ordinance No. 18-12-20-1 At a meeting of the Waterloo Township Board Township, Jackson County, Michigan, held at the Waterloo Township hall on December 20, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., Board Member Walz moved to adopt the following Ordinance, which motion was seconded by Board Member  Kitley: […]

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Student of the Month: Reilly Caroen

  by Cindy Lance High school senior Reilly Caroen has attended Stockbridge Public Schools since first grade. He lives outside town with his parents Matt (an SHS alumnus) and Nicole, older sister Alyssa (class of 2010) and younger brother Devin (class of 2021). Recently, he received his much-desired letter of acceptance to Northern Michigan University. […]