Community Events
American Red Cross blood drive
The next American Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Stockbridge Presbyterian Church. Donors will be accepted from 1 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. Please contact the Red Cross at 1-800 448-3543 to schedule an appointment and obtain a rapid pass to speed the donation process.
Do you like to play euchre or bunco?
Do you like to play Euchre or Bunco? The Dansville Community Center, at 1317 Mason Street in Dansville, will be having Euchre Night on Saturday, Jan. 6 and 20 starting at 7 p.m. and Bunco on Saturday, January 13th at 6:30 p.m. A donation of $5 per person is asked to help pay for expenses for the night. Prizes will be awarded. […]
Boys Varsity Basketball falls to Concord 67-52
Stockbridge lost for the 5th time in 5 games Thursday night, Dec. 21, to close the first quarter of the season. The Panthers fall to 0-5 on the season and look to regroup over the holiday break. The Panthers were led in scoring by Senior Chris Jenkins and Junior Brody Canfield with 12 points, a career high […]
Girls varsity basketball falls to Concord HS 43-29
Wednesday, Dec. 20: Emily Breslin led the waywith 9 points and 12 rebounds. Chelsey Asquith helped with 7 points and 2 steals. Kenzie Williams also had 7 points and Madi Howard chipped in 4 points.
School Surplus/Salvage Sale
By Patrice Johnson A light but steady stream of inquisitive shoppers filtered through the doors of the Old Middle School over the weekend of December 16-17. The Stockbridge Community Education was holding its final School Surplus/Salvage sale. Jo Mayer was on hand to greet visitors and answer questions. “Sometimes we have one item like a […]
Christmas program brings Elvis to Christmas story
By Lorrie Brooks The Stockbridge United Methodist Church was packed with more than 100 people to see its Christmas program, “I Saw Elvis at Stockbridge United Methodist Church,” starring Tristan Decroix as Elvis, Roger Trowbridge and Larry Guenther as the Blues Brothers, Elwood and Jake Blues, Harleigh Hart as Baby Jesus, Sally Long as Mrs. […]
Jennifer Grumelot: Lifetime volunteer to retire
by Diane Rockall Anyone who meets Jennifer Grumelot is bound to see that her life centers on three things: her religious faith, her family and her community. Now, after 55 years of service to the Stockbridge Community Grumelot says she is retiring. When asked about her volunteer efforts, she recalled her first volunteer project in […]
Reindeer bring holiday cheer to Stockbridge Library
Article and photos by Paul Crandall Live reindeer brought holiday cheer Thursday, December 14 to the Stockbridge Library, Capital Area District Library, in a festive observance of the holiday season. The Reindeer, two-year-old Sven and eight-month-old Duke, greeted visitors outdoors while those who ventured inside were treated to hot chocolate, crafts and holiday dulcimer music provided […]
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE: What it is and can it work in Stockbridge?
Below, the Stockbridge Community News is pleased to introduce the first of a new monthly column from Chief of Police, Johnnie Torres, Jr.: By Chief Johnnie Torres, Jr. In criminal justice there are several approaches to achieve justice. For many, justice may mean that when a person commits a crime against another person, he or […]
Groups and resources enriching our community
The Stockbridge area is home to a wide array of nonprofit and charitable organizations, all for the benefit of local residents. The information below represents a first pass at compiling descriptions and contact information. Descriptions have been cropped here due to space limitations. To see the expanded descriptions, go to Stockbridgecommunitynews.com. Not listed or notice […]