Clyde’s Corner: Celebrating 100 years with Stockbridge’s Mary ‘Dorene’ White
by Clyde Whitaker What a great honor and privilege it was for me to sit down with Mary “Dorene” White at her home in Stockbridge to discuss her upcoming 100th birthday celebration on Nov. 11, 2022. On Oct. 7, when I arrived, I found Dorene watching a replay of the Michigan State versus Ohio State […]
A snarky assassin engages in court politics in this YA fantasy
by Shuyler Clark Ezra Toth has a lot on his hands; not only is he a renowned assassin with a penchant for sass, he also has many relationships to uphold and cats to feed between hits. When the crown prince, Christophe, sends knights to Ezra’s doorstep with a request to serve as Christophe’s bodyguard, Ezra […]
Local Students Launch High Altitude Balloon Carrying a Small Satellite
by Kira Puckett, Savanna Bennett and Eliana Johnson At 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, the Stockbridge Special Projects Lab (formerly the Stockbridge InvenTeam) did the unthinkable. The team of 16 Stockbridge Junior/Senior High School students, ranging from eighth grade to twelfth grade launched a High-Altitude Balloon (HAB) equipped with their miniature cube satellite, the […]
House OKs expansion of Solid Start for veterans
On Sept. 29, the U.S. House passed the bipartisan Solid Start Act of 2022, which permanently expands support for veterans during their first year of separation from the military. “I know how tough the transition out of the military can be, and thanks to this bill, the VA will now proactively reach out to service […]
From CADL Stockbridge
November packed with activities at Stockbridge Library by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell You may still be eating leftover Halloween candy, but our thoughts are now turning toward snow, pumpkin pie, wreaths, and trees decorated with twinkling lights. As we enter that season of warm family gatherings and earlier sunsets, the Stockbridge Branch is offering several […]
After 60 years, Pioneer Day still celebrating local history
by Jenny Smith The 60th annual Pioneer Day at the Waterloo Farm and Dewey School Museum welcomed visitors from across Michigan to its journey through many years of the area’s history. On the grounds at the centuries-old farm Sunday, Oct. 9, visitors could mingle with 1680s trappers crossing the territory with LaSalle and see an […]
Interventionist Amy Taylor is inspired to make a difference with the district’s younger students.
by Amy Haggerty Becoming a teacher has always been Amy Taylor’s goal in life. Her love for teaching began in 1997 when she was hired as Angie Filice’s kindergarten aide at Howlett Elementary School in Gregory. Taylor said “I was so inspired by Angie Filice and learned by watching. I admired her passion for children.” […]
Bridge to Wellness
November: 7 Tips to Reduce Sugar Intake by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD The latest dietary guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture urged Americans to reduce added sugar to no more than 10 percent of calorie intake per day. To put that into perspective, the average person consuming […]
Death Notice: EB Ivy Jr.
EB Ivy Jr., age 52, of Stockbridge, formerly of Jackson, MI, passed away on October 17, 2022
‘This I Believe’ contest returns with second semester winners
For the past several years, Stockbridge High School and the Stockbridge Friends of the Library have collaborated to offer an essay-writing contest in order to engage Stockbridge High School students in an exploration of the core beliefs that guide their daily lives. Held twice a year, the contest is based on NPR’s four-year-running and now […]