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ASK AN EXPERT
by John and Theresa Kightlinger As a new school year approaches and teenage drivers cruise the roads, Cindy C. of Munith asked a perfect question for this edition: What is the number one cause of teen deaths? Experts on the subject are divided. Some say speeding; others say distracted driving. Either way, avoiding these risky […]
Employees of Farmers State Bank donate $2,100 to Dora’s Cupboard
Employees of Farmers State Bank donated $2,100.00 to Dora’s Cupboard through their Casual Because We Care program. Employees pay a small fee to wear jeans on Fridays and annually donate the funds raised to local charitable organizations. Dora’s Cupboard is located on The Good Shepherd Mission campus at 5050 M-36, Stockbridge. Special shout out to […]
Movie night on the Stockbridge Township Square: A great success
by Mary Wilson Stockbridge Township movie night was a great success on Aug. 16. The movie Dumbo was shown on the Stockbridge Township Square and was seen by more than 100 people. Free popcorn was offered to the public to enjoy during the movie. The next movie will be played the second Friday of September […]
First Annual All Wheels Extravaganza comes to Stockbridge
article and photos by Tina Cole-Mullins What do 67 cars, trucks, mud trucks, motorcycles, a Jeep, a fire truck, an ambulance, a drift trike and even a drone have in common? They all participated in Stockbridge’s first annual All Wheels Extravaganzaon Aug. 24. “We had gorgeous weather, just a fantastic day all around!” Rebecca […]
Matthew McGivney, Livingston County’s newest judge
by Judy Williams August 14, it was official. Attorney Matthew McGivney was officially sworn in as Livingston County’s newest judge. The formal investiture ceremony was held at the historic Livingston County Courthouse with Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack administering the oath. Friends, family and fellow judges packed the courtroom to witness the ceremony. […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk
We hope you have had a wonderful summer as we are looking forward to another outstanding school year at Stockbridge Community Schools! We want to welcome you back for the 2019-2020 school year along with our many new families to the district. We have spent the summer preparing our school facilities and classrooms for the […]
StockBIZ: Gordie’s Power Equipment in Gregory: The community is his business
by Mary Jo David In the center of the block in the center of Gregory is the business owned and operated by the man who many would say is the center of life in the town—Gordie Kunzelman. Gordie’s Power Equipment opened at 130 Main Street in June 2006, just a few doors down from the […]
Sidewalk Show Down: Handicap accessibility and issues with village sidewalks
by Tina Cole-Mullins Riddle: Where do grass, cracks and weeds form a barrier? Answer: On sidewalks where those using walkers or wheelchairs try to traverse. When residents expressed concern about sidewalk and crosswalk conditions in the Village of Stockbridge, this reporter enlisted the investigative aid of residents Marty Patrick and Glenn Buckmaster. As a wheelchair-using […]
SHS educator completes engineering research at MSU for professional development
by Patrice Johnson A dozen middle and high school teachers statewide were invited to participate in Michigan State University’s “Research Experience for Teachers,” and Bob Richards, Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School teacher, was one of the select few. On July 26, Richards completed the professional development program in which participants conducted authentic research with one-on-one mentoring […]