Stockbridge Alumni Association’s annual banquet canceled
The Stockbridge Alumni Association has announced that the annual alumni banquet will not be held this year due to the current worldwide health crisis. The banquet has been an opportunity for school friends to get together and reacquaint as well as welcome the current graduating class as the newest alumni. Traditionally the event honored the […]
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System continues to welcome community donations St. Joe’s now accepting homemade mask donations
CANTON, Mich. (March 31, 2020) – Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, which includes member hospitals St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, St. Joseph Mercy Livingston, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, and St. Mary Mercy Livonia, continues to manage its supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to keep its staff and patients safe. The […]
Attention SHS Class of 2020
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic SAEF has extended the 2020 scholarship deadline to May 1, 2020. Our on-line scholarship application can be found on our webpage https://www.panthernet.net/our-district/saef/
Stockbridge ‘Home Town’ video competes for HGTV prize
by Tina Cole-Mullins “Some call it a one-horse town Some call it rural I’ve called it my only home since I was a tiny girl To me it is perfect…the best place in this world.” So began Marsha (Allen) Williams’ poetic introduction in a video submission about Stockbridge for a contest entry to Home & […]
Death Notice: Brandon Higgins
Brandon Lee Higgins, age 34, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on March 24, 2020. He was born August 13, 1985. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, March 27, 2020, 1:00 p.m., at Plainfield Cemetery, Unadilla. Expressions of sympathy may be given directly to the family. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.
Anticipating the small window of spring on the farm
By Helen Chandler I didn’t realize how quiet the winter had been until the birds returned with their racket! Ducks are landing in the pond in the field next door. So much quacking! The sandhill cranes and their throaty chortle, the geese and their honking, the red winged black birds and their trill, all are […]
Stockbridge Community Outreach Still Serving the Community
The streets of Stockbridge may resemble a Ghost Town, but Stockbridge Community Outreach is open for business. Any business that provides food is considered “essential” and at this time, Outreach plans to remain open for the duration of this contagion to serve the residents of the Stockbridge School District. For those who are regular pantry […]
A glance in the rearview mirror: April 2020
By Mary Jo David • On Saturday, April 1, 1995, more than 2,500 were in attendance, including 561 competitors, at a USA Wrestling Federation / Michigan Wrestling Federation sanctioned freestyle developmental tournament at Stockbridge High School. The Stockbridge club consisted of 27 wrestlers, including two girls. Twelve Stockbridge wrestlers captured medals, including four golds by: […]
Student Spotlight: Student of the Month, Brooklyn Baker – 11th grade
by Cindy Lance The Stockbridge High School First Robotics Team has enjoyed great success since its inception a short time ago. One of the keys could lie in the involvement of this month’s student spotlight, eleventh-grader Brooklyn Baker. The daughter of Dennis Baker, Brooklyn is a determined and driven young lady. Recently, she […]
Death Notice: Eleanor Cosgray
Eleanor was born on June 24, 1926, and passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2020. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no other service. Anyone wishing to remember Eleanor can make a donation to the local ambulance service in her name: SAESA, PO Box 728, Stockbridge, MI 49285.