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Emergency public health orders issued for Ingham County schools
by Judy Brune In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in schools, Ingham County Health Officer Linda Vail has issued two public health orders that will go into effect on Tuesday, Sept. 7. Mask and quarantine guidelines: The emergency orders require the use of masks and specify quarantine and isolation procedures for schools […]
From the superintendent’s desk
Start the school year with habits for success If ever there was a year for a new beginning, this is it. As we begin the new school year, we need to take a look at how we spend your time. If returning to school has been a challenge and you find yourself struggling to get […]
SHS Class of 1981 gathers for 40-year reunion
by Tina Cole-Mullins “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Some 40 years ago, members of the Stockbridge High School Class of 1981 walked across the stage and received their diplomas. The graduates then left their familiar high school and friends behind to begin a new journey and make their way […]
‘This I Believe’ Second-place winning essay by Maggie Jones
Winners of the semiannual “This I Believe” contest are in, and first place goes to Samantha Nothnagel. The second-place winner is Maggie Jones, and the third-place winner is David Villegas. For the past several years, Stockbridge High School and the Stockbridge Friends of the Library have collaborated to offer an essay-writing contest in order to […]
Along the Fence Daylilies a blooming business
Article by Joan Tucker, photos by Saundra Dunn Along the Fence Daylilies on Parman Road between Dansville and Stockbridge offered a unique colorful experience on a beautiful summer day. Pulling up to the multiple gardens of daylilies brought me nothing but joy. The intense and vibrant color of the daylilies stood out against a backdrop […]
A glance in the rearview mirror: September 1921—Thief leaves ring in melon patch. Diphtheria in the village. Murderer no longer.
by Mary Jo David The following excerpts are from September 1921 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. These news excerpts are usually reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. For those interested, the Stockbridge Library has old issues of local news publications dating back to 1883 on USB drives that can be plugged into […]
Gwen Reid chosen as new Outreach executive director
by Paul Crandall New Stockbridge Community Outreach Executive Director Gwen Reid hit the ground running on her first day, Aug. 18, having spent the past couple of years volunteering in many capacities at Outreach. “We are so lucky that Gwen can step into the void being left by (departing director) Karen Smith,” said Kelly Schmidt, […]
StockBIZ: Business news in and around Stockbridge
Nothing says ‘thank you’ like a tuition break by Mary Jo David As summer winds down, children aren’t the only ones heading back to the classroom. Lately there’s been a lot of emphasis on taking advantage of what community colleges have to offer for young adults who may be testing the waters of higher education. […]
Ask an Expert: Preventing animal-related crashes
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Hundreds of thousands of animal-related vehicular accidents occur in the United Stateseach year. These collisions usually occur when animals unexpectedly dash in front of avehicle or when drivers don’t see an animal standing in the way until it’s too late. Animals on the road can be unpredictable with their movements […]