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SHS women score game-winning double at HOF Diamond Classic
by Steve Doran. Photo credit: Photos by Steve Photography Mr. Hejnal’s squad traveled to Lansing to play in the HOF Diamond Classic. Things started off with a 6-1 lead with Emily Breslin dominating on the mound and hitting a solo home run. This came to an end when Breslin took a line drive off her […]
Harlem Wizards fundraiser a slam-dunk
by Cindy Lance. Photo credits: Madison Gee Montgomery The world-famous Harlem Wizards brought their dazzling brand of basketball to the new Stockbridge High School gymnasium April 30 for an evening of high-flying fun. But the goal of this hoops game wasn’t a victory, it was to raise funds for the Stockbridge Community Schools’ Athletic Department. […]
Lady’s Tea fundraiser debuts to great success
by Patrice Johnson. Photo credits: Judy Williams Nearly 30 women from the area gathered at Gee Farms in Bunkerhill, Wed., May 16, for a debut fundraiser for the Stockbridge Community News. The Lady’s Tea, sponsored by Gee Farms and the Stockbridge Area Garden Club, raised $390 for SCN, and a good time was had by […]
Outreach to offer free socks at Open Market June 22
Socks and smiles. Something as simple as a new pair of socks on your feet can bring a smile to your face! Stockbridge Community Outreach hopes to light up a lot of faces with new socks at the Open Air Market on the Town Square on June 22 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Bombas is a sock […]
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, […]