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Staff Spotlight: Karl Heidrich
by Amy Haggerty This summer, the Stockbridge Community School District will be bidding farewell to long-time employee and chief decision maker—Karl Heidrich. Since 2012, Heidrich has served as the district’s superintendent, managing the business of the community’s three schools and, most importantly, ensuring a quality education for 1300 students each year, ranging from pre-kindergarten through […]
A glance in the rearview mirror for the month of: February
25 years ago this month • The Stockbridge High School ice fishing team qualified for the Class B State Fishing Championship that was to be held on February 4, 1995. To qualify, they finished second at the MHSAA regional competition. Per the Town Crier, “The Panthers hooked a school record 52 fish, including 16 by […]
StockBIZ: When it comes to tax preparation, think ahead to ease the dread
According to Benjamin Franklin, “Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” No wonder so many people look upon tax season with a sense of dread. An online survey commissioned by NerdWallet and conducted by The Harris Poll in January 2016, found that nearly 7 in 10 taxpayers (69%) had concerns about tax […]
The American Bison
article and photos by Rose Collison This animal’s true name is the American bison, but most people call them buffalo. Bison are the largest terrestrial animal in North America and can stand up to six feet tall. A male may weigh upwards of a ton, and the female about 900 pounds. Before human intervention, bison […]
FROM CADL STOCKBRIDGE
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell The Stockbridge Branch is bringing you four exciting ways to experience books in February. Blind Date with a Book is returning this year, and you could win a prize for reading! Between Feb. 1 –15 you’ll find a display of gift-wrapped books at the library with just a hint of […]
Student Spotlight: 6th Grader, Ellie Creps
by Cindy Lance The February Student of the Month—6th grader Ellie Creps—is a recent recipient of the Girl Scout Bronze Award and the recipient of the NWEA award. With her favorite subject being science, her goal is to graduate college and become a pediatrician. Ellie is the daughter of Mark and Sonja Creps. She has […]
Staff Spotlight: Deanna Kruger’s world is a big place, and Stockbridge is her center
by Amy Haggerty When you first enter Heritage School, you are greeted by Deanna Kruger sitting at the front desk. She remains busy all the time answering phones, talking to students and staff, and buzzing in visitors. Kruger has become an important fixture within the district and the community. She is known for spearheading the […]
The Prosperity of Munith
by Ron and Arlene Kaiser The log house on the Sutton Farm owned by Hiram Sutton became the site for the depot of the Grand Trunk Railway in 1884 when it was built from Pontiac to Jackson. Seeing the possibilities afforded by the railway, Mr. Sutton platted his farm for the building of a new […]
StockBIZ: Stockbridge DDA working to make downtown inviting to businesses, residents, and customers
by Mary Jo David After living in a suburban community that could never really own up to a quaint downtown, this columnist considers herself quite lucky to reside about a half mile from the small downtown of Gregory and only about five miles from the more stately downtown of Stockbridge. To a newbie, it’s very […]
FROM CADL STOCKBRIDGE
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell When I think of January, I think polar vortex, especially after last year but the Stockbridge Branch has programs that will lighten up any dark, cold days. On Saturday, Jan. 18, 2– 3 p.m., we will have sled dogs from Tun-Dra Kennels and the staff will talk about mushing and […]