A glance in the rearview mirror
February 1922—Egg-eating hens. Eleven husbands. Dimples on dollars. by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from February 1922 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. These are mostly reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Visit the Stockbridge Library to view electronic copies of old local news publications dating back to 1883. […]
Death Notice: Susan Marie Cole
Susan Marie Cole, age 50, passed away on January 16, 2022. She was born on April 20, 1971 in Detroit, Michigan. Susan grew up in Stockbridge and attended Stockbridge High School. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.
Opponent’s grandfather is the winner at SHS girls’ basketball game
by Laura Whitaker At an SHS girls’ home basketball game against Manchester on January 6, the unthinkable happened. The grandfather of a player on the opposing team went into cardiac arrest in the stands during the third quarter. Many spectators jumped into action to assist, including two Stockbridge parents with medical backgrounds. Several people called […]
Rural Perspectives: The white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
by Diane Constable The white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is one of our largest mammals — and the official mammal of the state of Michigan. These herbivores prefer habitats that are a mix of woodlands and grasslands. Deer have a varied diet — eating at least 600 types of plants. In warmer weather, they prefer broad-leaved […]
‘Velocity Weapon’: War, espionage, and the ethics of AI
by Shuyler Clark In the distant future, humanity has established settlements on other planets with the help of mysterious technology known as Casimir gates. In one of these star systems, planets Ada Prime and Icarion endure unstable peace until an Icarion ambush leads to war. Ada Prime Sergeant Sanda Greeve, one of the gunners caught […]
Hannah Marshall epitomizes the ‘Heart’ in 4-H
by Mary Jo David This is the story of two very special Hannahs—Hannah Glair, a high school senior from Munith and longtime member of 4-H whose life was cut short by a tragic automobile accident in 2018 and Hannah Marshall, also from Munith, and also a longtime member of 4-H, who found a special way […]
Death Notice: Geraldine Oliver
Geraldine Oliver, age 75, passed away on January 21, 2022 at her home in Stockbridge, Michigan. Geraldine was born on March 22, 1946 in Hamtramck, Mi. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022, 1:00 p.m., at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge, MI, with Pastor Philip David officiating. The family will receive […]
Staff Spotlight: Teacher Tim Salow instrumental in return of FFA at Stockbridge
by Amy Haggerty Stockbridge High School teacher Tim Salow grew up attending Stockbridge Community Schools, and we are fortunate he chose to return to this community, where he has taught for nine years. He currently teaches World History, Advanced Placement World History, Advanced Placement U.S. History, and Agriculture for grades 9-12. Salow also is the […]
Obituary: John (Jack) Albert Izard
Izard, John (Jack) Albert died peacefully January 4, 2022 of natural causes at the house that Jack built in Gregory, Michigan. He was 79 years old. He was born in Chicago, IL to Albert and Alice Izard. His parents and only sibling, Lynne Hudson preceded him in death. Jack loved being outdoors hunting and fishing. He was a die-hard Chicago CUBS […]
Clyde’s Corner—This and That
Realizing that ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ by Clyde Whitaker [Editor’s Note: Welcome to Clyde Whitaker, our newest SCN columnist. Whitaker has developed quite a following on social media, and enjoys sharing his thoughts, and often photos, from his years as a Stockbridge native.] The movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” has been viewed by almost everyone, […]