events
C3 Love Tank Challenge raises more than $1600
By Patrice Johnson Feb. 25, a group of Crossroads Community Church members visited gas stations in Stockbridge to hand out more than $1600 in gas gift cards, no strings attached. Why? According to ministry coordinator Amy Erickson of Crossroads Community Church, the Sunday activity marked the culmination of a February-long fundraising effort. “Throughout the month,” she […]
Festival of Tables coming soon
By Bruce Wm. Brown A most grand celebration is scheduled for next month at Heritage School, and the community is invited. Saturday, March 24 the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation will host its 15th Annual Festival of Tables, a popular event whose proceeds are invested back into the community through scholarships and educational grants. The event, […]
Critter culture at the Stockbridge Library
by Paul Crandall, Head Librarian, Capital Area District Libraries — Stockbridge Feb. 23: Naturalist and educator Laurel Zoet of Nature on the Go recently delighted mixed-age audiences at the Stockbridge Library, CADL, with presentations on critters common to our area – coyotes and skunks. Zoet’s presentation on coyotes discussed myths and misunderstandings, and illustrated how they have […]
Coming Home Winterfest warms the season
by Patrice Johnson. Special appreciation to Brian Frazzini of Frazzini Photography for furnishing photos of the Coming Home Court. What do basketball, scepters and lovely young ladies escorting handsome young kings have in common? If you guessed Stockbridge Coming Home, you nailed the answer. This year’s event, held Friday, Feb. 17, was aptly themed “We Are […]
Boy Scouts again raise Old Glory at Heritage
by Deanna Cole Kruger. Photos by Rose Collison. Tuesday, Feb. 20., after several years’ hiatus and in the pouring rain, the Boy Scouts once again raised the flag–and a new one to boot–at Heritage School in Stockbridge. Friday afternoon they plan to lower it, and they intend to repeat the ceremony each week. “We have not […]
Coed varsity bowling beat Perry 22-8
The Panther girls out bowled the Ramblers, Saturday afternoon at Perry, 22 to 8. Ashley Blanzy bowled the high game with a 170 followed by Tayler Varner with a 158.
High school coed varsity bowling beat Perry 29-1
Tyler Gipson bowled the high game Saturday afternoon at home, with a 156 earning the only point for the Panther team. Ron Tolson followed with a 145.
Pinewood Derby Pack #768 holds successful 2018 Pinewood Derby
By Bev Glynn The Stockbridge Cub Scout Pack #768 held their annual Pinewood Derby at the Stockbridge Legion Hall Feb. 17, 2018. 1st place: Nicky Burton 2nd place: Gage Larsen 3rd place: Cole Gibson 4th place: Owen House 5th place: Jorden Ousley 6th place: Emmet Koepfsen Other prizes included winners for most creative, most colorful, […]
Stockbridge native son, attorney Tim Howlett, receives 2018 Distinguished Service Award
Attorney Timothy H. Howlett, son of Mayrene and Richard Howlett, received the 2018 Distinguished Service Award during the State Bar of Michigan’s Labor and Employment Law Section Mid-Winter Meeting on Feb. 9. “When I looked at the list of past recipients and their accomplishments,” Howlett said, “I was humbled to receive the award.” The Distinguished […]
Girls varsity basketball beat Maple Valley 39-23
Emily Breslin led the team Friday night with 9 points and 4 rebounds. Madi Howard had 6 points and 3 steals. Grace Hall brought down 9 rebounds and 1 block and Faith Whitt had 5 points, 1 steal and 1 assist along with 4 rebounds.