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Pre-prom gathering brings SHS cafeteria to life
by Judy Williams and Patrice Johnson Smiles and high energy ruled the night as prom-goers, rained out from traditional pre-prom strolls in the Township Square, gathered instead in the Stockbridge High School cafeteria, Saturday, May 12.
Grant Whitaker Memorial Highway unveiled
Article and photos by Patrice Johnson The sun broke gently through puffy white clouds during the afternoon of Friday, April 27, as more than 50 people gathered for the unveiling of signage marking the Grant Whitaker Memorial Highway. Friends and family, law officers and government officials assembled at the intersection of Mich. 52 and Mich. […]
Five Bowdish Brothers troop off to the Civil War: Not all return
by Ron Kaiser and Patrice Johnson One can only imagine the anguish of John and Emeline Bowdish on watching five of their sons troop off to the bloody, nation-dividing Civil War. If he were not merely 14 years old when the war began in 1861, their sixth son, Fernando, might well have joined his older […]
Wellness challenge kicks off to powerful start
Article and photos by Harvey Morrell, Bridge to Wellness Challenge program director On March 3, the Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition launched a 15-week “Bridge to Wellness Challenge,” hoping to bring a more active and healthy lifestyle to area residents. With the support of 5 Healthy Towns Foundation and other area businesses and organizations, the program was offered […]
Positively Chiropractic amps up preparation for third annual Be Fit 5k Fun Run
by Dr. Erin Clifton Hopefully by the time of this printing the snow has melted and we are well on our way into Spring! At Positively Chiropractic that means we have running on the brain. Well, maybe not so much running, but planning for our third annual Be Fit 5k Fun […]
Back Street Bar and Family Restaurant celebrates 1st anniversary with open house
In celebration of its first anniversary under new management, Back Street Bar and Family Restaurant hosted a guest appreciation open house, Sunday, April 8. In inviting friends and supporters, owner Jackie Scheller wrote, “Your help and support over the past year and during set up is appreciated. I could not have done it without you, […]
Grant Whitaker Day Baseball Game April 27, 2018
A charity baseball game will be held April 27 in honor of fallen local police deputy Grant W. Whitaker on April 27, 2018 at 5 p.m. on the Stockbridge High School Baseball Field against Dansville. Admission to the game is as follows: $5 adult, $2 senior/student and kids under 12 are free. All proceeds from […]
People in our community – Making a difference: Spotlight on Alma Back
By Cindy Lance On any given Sunday, Alma Back can be found making announcements in front of the congregation in Munith United Methodist Church. The latest was the “toilet paper challenge.” At least once each year, Back makes a competition out of toilet paper collection for Stockbridge Outreach. Members of the church draw a small piece […]
Groundbreaking ceremony launches Chelsea-to-Stockbridge trail construction
Article and photos by Matt Pegouskie A groundbreaking ceremony on February 24 celebrated a new trail that will connect Chelsea to Stockbridge and the Washtenaw County Border-to-Border Trail. Stockbridge Parks and Recreation representatives joined with Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative (HWPI), the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Department of Transportation and Washtenaw County Parks and […]
Stockbridge Students Make a Splash in Underwater Robotics at Innovative Vehicle Design Challenge
Saturday, March 10, students from Stockbridge Jr/Sr. High School placed first in Design and Innovation at this year’s Square One Education Network’s Underwater Innovative Vehicle Design Challenge. The IVD challenge, which took place at the Roseville High School in Roseville, Mich., marked the 10th annual event for Square One. This year’s Stockbridge team consisted of […]