ASK AN EXPERT
by John and Theresa Kightlinger As a new school year approaches and teenage drivers cruise the roads, Cindy C. of Munith asked a perfect question for this edition: What is the number one cause of teen deaths? Experts on the subject are divided. Some say speeding; others say distracted driving. Either way, avoiding these risky […]
Employees of Farmers State Bank donate $2,100 to Dora’s Cupboard
Employees of Farmers State Bank donated $2,100.00 to Dora’s Cupboard through their Casual Because We Care program. Employees pay a small fee to wear jeans on Fridays and annually donate the funds raised to local charitable organizations. Dora’s Cupboard is located on The Good Shepherd Mission campus at 5050 M-36, Stockbridge. Special shout out to […]
Local area trail links to destination corridor stretching across Michigan. Great Lake-to-Lake bike event to debut this September
by Patrice Johnson “A new cross-state bike event this fall will not only let cyclists dip their tires in two of the Great Lakes, but will mark the debut of a multi-use trail network that outdoor enthusiasts believe will become a destination corridor in Michigan.” –M-Live, Tanda Gmiter, Aug. 1, 2019 Get ready. You’ve […]
Movie night on the Stockbridge Township Square: A great success
by Mary Wilson Stockbridge Township movie night was a great success on Aug. 16. The movie Dumbo was shown on the Stockbridge Township Square and was seen by more than 100 people. Free popcorn was offered to the public to enjoy during the movie. The next movie will be played the second Friday of September […]
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2019
Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order on August 19, 2019 at 7:33pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Clerk Becky Muraf, Treasurer Kris Lauckner Trustee Ed Wetherell Trustee Terry Sommer Member absent from meeting: None […]
Matthew McGivney, Livingston County’s newest judge
by Judy Williams August 14, it was official. Attorney Matthew McGivney was officially sworn in as Livingston County’s newest judge. The formal investiture ceremony was held at the historic Livingston County Courthouse with Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack administering the oath. Friends, family and fellow judges packed the courtroom to witness the ceremony. […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk
We hope you have had a wonderful summer as we are looking forward to another outstanding school year at Stockbridge Community Schools! We want to welcome you back for the 2019-2020 school year along with our many new families to the district. We have spent the summer preparing our school facilities and classrooms for the […]
Friends of Library hosts meet-and-greet to introduce new librarian
by Diane Rockall Friends of the Library hosted a get-acquainted with new librarian Sherri McConnell on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Enthusiastic members of Friends provided a delightful collection of cookies. Those who attended had the opportunity to meet the new librarian and discuss issues of importance to them on a one-to-one basis. McConnell hopes to begin a regular […]
SHS educator completes engineering research at MSU for professional development
by Patrice Johnson A dozen middle and high school teachers statewide were invited to participate in Michigan State University’s “Research Experience for Teachers,” and Bob Richards, Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School teacher, was one of the select few. On July 26, Richards completed the professional development program in which participants conducted authentic research with one-on-one mentoring […]