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From the Superintendent’s Desk
We continue to hire outstanding teachers at Stockbridge Community Schools. As the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year is quickly approaching we would like to introduce to you new staff that have made a commitment to teaching in our district. The following new staff have been hired: Senior High Hannah Reyes is a familiar […]
Antiques Drive-In: Local pickers infuse antiques with old-time car culture
by Mary Jo David How many people are fortunate enough to turn their passion into a business? Jerry Bee—owner of Antiques Drive-In, located at 214 South Center in Stockbridge—is one of those fortunate few. He and store manager James Aslanian have put their stamp on a little corner of Stockbridge that features time-honored antiques infused […]
Student Spotlight: Evelyn Ortiz-Martinez, hardworking and motivated
by Cindy Lance “Hardworking and motivated” are two words to describe Evelyn Ortiz-Martinez. According to teacher Jessica Martell, another quality that sets the student at Stockbridge High School apart is “her earnest enthusiasm for learning.” Recently, this young woman completed a three-day Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership seminar. HOBY’s mission is to inspire and develop […]
Looking Back – for August 2019
by Diane Rockall The August 1909 weekly issues of the Stockbridge Brief Sun featured national, state, and local news tidbits with an emphasis on the surrounding communities. Mrs. Frank Boyce of Williamsville and daughter Fern White of Stockbridge spent a Saturday visiting their mother-grandmother. White Oak reported a service held at Millville Church. Betsey Noble […]
Staff Spotlight: Stephanie White
by Amy Haggerty The Stockbridge school district food service program plays a significant role in establishing students’ healthy food choices. It ensures that they receive meals based on national nutritional standards and encourages wellness, critically important to their growth and development. Stephanie White, director, has been an integral part of this program for the past 19 […]
Ask the Expert
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Question from J. Smith, Webberville: “I’ve heard of people installing fake air bags, is there such a thing?” Answer: Yes! Unfortunately, there are some repairers/rebuilders/con men who have installed fake or “rebuilt” airbags that deploy with devastating results, or fail to deploy at all. Here’s a recent example: BREAKING NEWS […]
The Wonders of Science: Physics behind fireworks
by Eric Rasmussen It’s finally summertime. Swimming pools are open, grills are cooking, and Fourth of July festivities are right around the corner. Of course, July 4th is a celebration of the United States declaring independence. But as we watch fireworks explode in the night sky, this day is also a celebration of quantum physics. […]
StockBIZ: The Cravingz Café Takeover: Mystery Solved!
by Mary Jo David Every town has buzz—especially small towns. And lately, a lot of the buzz in Stockbridge has centered on what’s happening at Cravingz. Except for Thursday jazz nights and the occasional special event, the coffee shop, located at 140 S. Clinton, closed last November. As spring rains gave way to summer—and more […]
Plainfield. Anything but plain.
by Ron and Arlene Kaiser More than 180 years ago, numerous Indian trails intersected about eight miles north-northeast of today’s village of Stockbridge. Here, a popular Native American campground existed, and John Dunn of New Jersey settled in 1835. Over the next two years, other settlers followed, and the settlement of Plainfield took root. Among […]
Student of the Month: 3rd grader Remington Christie strives to do his best
by Cindy Lance Remington Christie is 8 years old and going into the third grade at Stockbridge Smith Elementary. This kind and energetic young man is the oldest child of Molly and James Christie, and has two younger sisters. He has attended Stockbridge Schools since pre-kindergarten, and loves to see his friends in school. A highlight of Christie’s […]