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Staff Spotlight: Jessica Martell, outstanding English teacher appreciates teaching in a close-knit community
by Amy Haggerty They say English can be one of the hardest languages to learn. Jessica Martell has been teaching this subject for 14 years in Stockbridge and makes learning English look easy. It helps that Martell teaches with ease and confidence and knows her subject areas well. Her classroom is always neat […]
StockBIZ: Dr. Dobos’ office—where the dental forecast is sunny today with more of the same tomorrow
by Mary Jo David It’s difficult, if not impossible, to have much of a conversation with a dentist when he’s working on your teeth. That is why this writer decided it would be better to schedule a formal interview to learn more about Dr. Paul Dobos, who operates the dental practice at 120 E. Main […]
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by John and Theresa Kightlinger In November, drivers need to be alert for deer Q. Will my insurance cover vehicle damage from a car-deer accident? […]
Hometown hero: WWI casualty Leslie Richmond
by Richard Ramsdell Leslie Mack Richmond was born on a farm northwest of Stockbridge on March 16, 1895. His parents were Arthur Leslie Richmond and Phila J. Townsend. They moved to the village of Stockbridge in 1898. He served in the Michigan National Guard from 1915 to 1917, spending some time at the Mexican border. […]
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by John and Theresa Kightlinger If and when the unexpected occurs and a collision happens, ten commonly left off or omitted items should be listed on the estimate of repairs. These are vital to receive a quality and thorough repair to restore the performance and value of your vehicle as well as your peace of […]
Ponder This: What does it look like to be you?
by NJL Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler. —Henry David Thoreau (Julia Cameron, The Artist’s Way Page 38 Shorter days and cooler weather means summer is changing to autumn. The human experience also includes seasons […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk:
Dear Parents and Community: We are having a terrific start to the school year. We had a fantastic Homecoming week in September. It was impressive to see all of the school spirit and panther pride at every school building in the district. October is upon us, and that means parent teacher conferences are on the […]
StockBIZ: Passing the torch: from Glenn-Brooke Realty’s Debbie Marshall to Susan Pidd Realty
by Mary Jo David If houses could talk…. Built in 1894, the stately home at 220 West Main in Stockbridge probably has plenty of stories to tell. And since becoming the long-time offices of Glenn-Brooke Realty, the two-story Victorian has played an important role in the Glenn/Marshall family history. In 1981, the house that Debbie […]
Munith One Man (and Woman) Phone Company
By Diane Rockall In 1939, citizens in the communities of Munith, Waterloo Township, and Jackson County were demanding a telephone company. Larger companies were unable or unwilling to provide service, as the cost of extending existent lines would not be met by the number of citizens to be covered. So Lynn Gorton, proprietor of the community general […]
Staff Spotlight: Kim Killinger and Tammy Salyer, a library force
by Amy Haggerty The terrific team of Kim Killinger and Tammy Salyer keep the Jr/Sr High School library running smoothly. The duo work opposite schedules to ensure the library is always staffed. Both women, extremely well liked by building staff and students, are constantly busy answering questions or monitoring the flow of incoming or outgoing […]