Obituary: John Robert Burgess (Bob)
Bob Burgess age 84 of Munith, MI passed away peacefully at home April 25, 2020 with his wife and daughters. Bob was born July 9, 1935 on a farm in Novi, MI. and graduated from Northville High School where he was co captain of the football team. Bob attended Hillsdale College where he pole vaulted […]
Obituary: Richard M. Buurma
Richard M. Buurma, age 94, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 10, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Buurma; son, Greg “Fro” Buurma; and grandson, Dustin Buurma and 6 siblings. He is survived by his children Ric (JeanAnn) Buurma, Bridget Buurma, and Mary Buurma; seven grandchildren; […]
THE PANTHER YEARBOOK: MIPA State Journalism Awards
Congratulations to our students who placed at the MIPA state journalism awards live event last week. Please tag anyone who would love to know about these hard working service journalists, photographers and designers. This team won a record-setting 39 awards, 11 of them first places. After the list of awards below are some excellent examples of the […]
Teacher Appreciation Week 2020
Meghan Kunzelman, Junior High Principal and Athletic Director, created a teacher appreciation video and a slideshow.
Death Notice: Virginia L. Keeler
Virginia L. Keeler, age 82, of Gregory, MI, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020. She was born June 1, 1937 in McDougal, Arkansas. No services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.
Death Notice: Joanne Bivins
Joanne Bivins, of Jackson, MI, age 77, passed away May 8, 2020. She was born on November 27, 1942 in Chelsea, Michigan. Joanne was raised in Gregory, MI and graduated from Stockbridge High School. A private burial will take place at Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge, Michigan with a memorial service planned for a later date.
UNCAGED: MIPA State Journalism Awards
Congratulations to our staff members who placed at the MIPA state journalism awards live event yesterday. YOUTUBE VIDEO OF THE LIVE EVENT AT THE BOTTOM Multiplatform news coverage Second Place, senior Hannah Bolton Illustration Second Place, sophomore Sydney Switzenberg Honorable Mention, sophomore Sydney Switzenberg Information Graphic 1st Place, senior Tyler Showerman Third […]
Staff Spotlight: Social worker John Twining links students with the support they need to succeed
by Amy Haggerty John Twining has worked as a school social worker for Stockbridge Community Schools for 12 years. You will find him in the front lobby at the junior/senior high school. He’s hard to miss—a tall man towering over everyone, conversing and reassuring students with positive gestures and comments. Twining takes his job seriously […]
Call for Nominations – 5HF Champions 4 Wellness
(Chelsea, MI) — Do you know an individual or business who has been an inspirational role model for personal or community wellness? Do you know someone who has devoted their career or life skills to promoting wellness around them? Now is your chance to help us honor them! 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) is seeking […]
Obituary: Ronald L. Richmond
Ronald L. Richmond, age 65, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on May 5, 2020. He was born in Jackson, MI on May 8, 1954, son of Earl and Shirley (Schultz) Richmond. For 32 years, Ron worked for Chrysler as a driver and mechanic. He lived in the area his entire life, and he spent any free […]