Community Resource Guide Update
For the past several months we have been sharing new information about some of the organizations listed in the Community Resource Guide published with the print edition of the January Stockbridge Community News. The new Guide will also be available on the website at that time. If your organization should be included, but has […]
Ask an Expert
by John and Theresa Kightlinger MY BODY SHOP Be careful about ‘industry standards’ when repairing a vehicle Was I lied to about industry standards? —Mike, from Brooklyn Consumer alert: Two words have become the weapons of choice in the […]
Obituary: Rachel M. Cassidy
Rachel M. Cassidy, age 102, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away on November 21, 2019 at Vista Grande Villa in Jackson. She was born January 25, 1917 in Leslie, Michigan, the daughter of Howard and Merna (Barnes) Good. On June 5, 1941, she married Walter Cassidy at Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church, where she was […]
No Receipt Needed: “Lettuce” reflect on the Ransom’s last 48 years
The closing of Ransom’s in the heart of the Stockbridge community represents the end of an era. In its heyday, Ransom’s flourished and the family behind the name left an indelible mark on the community. Over the next few months, the Stockbridge Community News will feature the reflections of Pennie Ransom-Ward who worked at the […]
Student of the Month: Brock Jones-11th grade
by Cindy Lance Stockbridge High School Junior Brock Jones is a young man with many achievements already under his belt. In his first two years of High School, he has retained a 4.0 GPA, and received many academic accolades such as Chemistry, Algebra B & C, Geometry, Biology, English 9 and Spanish 2. The awards […]
Celebrate The Season
by Tina Cole-Mullins The holidays are upon us, with holiday cheer for many and holiday challenges for others. In addition to year-round programs offered by organizations listed in the Stockbridge Community News Resource guide, (on our website at https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/community-resource-guide-expansion/) Stockbridge and the surrounding communities offer several low cost or free offerings to help celebrate the season […]
Volunteers Make the (School) Day
by Reaghan Walz “We should…” is often the beginning of a great idea to improve school atmosphere, décor, student and staff morale, or to expand the education of students, but school staff are stretched too tight just trying to handle the many responsibilities they already have. So how do those lovely bulletin boards in the […]
Gift of Life Michigan partners with St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor to offer placenta donation
First program in the state lets moms and babies give to help others heal ANN ARBOR, MI, (Nov. 18, 2019) – Alyssa Voss and her son, Coleton, gave a unique gift to others on the day he was born. The Voss family was the first in Michigan to donate their placenta as part of a […]
From Sherri McConnell, Head Librarian CADL Stockbridge branch
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell I would like to highlight some December happenings, but check out the SCN community calendar for all Stockbridge branch programs. We have two holiday events in December and a craft program where you can make a piece of art to keep or give away. Real reindeer will be visiting the […]
Celebrate the Holidays with the Panther Cubs and Start the New Year by volunteering
November 19th – Sorry this is reaching everyone too late- PTO Parent Meeting potluck was held in the Heritage Cafeteria starting at 6:00 p. M. November 30th– The One Stop Holiday Shop returns for its second year. The show this year will take place at the junior/senior High School. The show starts at 10 am and […]