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‘Finding Tyler’ to air on PBS stations across the country
by Judy Williams “It’s finally happening, the 20-minute documentary, ‘Finding Tyler: A Journey with an Unpredictable Past,’ has been picked up for national syndication,” Patrice Johnson announced with a smile. This short documentary was selected from more than 1,500 films that vied for one of the 134 slots in the 2021 RiverRun Festival. The film […]
Staff Breakfast signals a positive start to the district’s new school year
by Mary Jo David On August 16, 2022, Stockbridge Area Schools staff and administrators gathered for a breakfast meeting to kick off the new school year. The cafeteria in the Junior/Senior High School was filled to the brim with people and an optimistic vibe for the new 2022-23 school year. Superintendent Brian Friddle opened the […]
From the superintendent’s desk
Thanks to all for supporting district during pandemic Hello Stockbridge Families, We know that the last two years have been two of the most challenging years for many people. We wanted to express our appreciation for those in our community who have helped to navigate this difficult situation of enduring a pandemic. We hope that […]
Graebner-Sundling recognized for contributions to health care
Information from Trinity Health Michigan Nancy Graebner-Sundling, who recently retired as president of Chelsea Hospital, was one of three winners of a Special Recognition Award given by the Michigan Health & Hospital Association (MHA) for extensive contributions to health care. The awards were presented June 30 at the MHA’s annual membership meeting. Graebner-Sundling served for […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Trivia
Where did Lynyrd Skynyrd, Village People get their names? by John Robinson Q: Who was the real guy that Lynyrd Skynyrd named themselves after? A: Lynyrd Skynyrd originally used the band name “The Noble Five” and “One Percent” before naming themselves after Leonard Skinner, a gym coach at Robert E. Lee High in Jacksonville, Florida. […]
Pieces and Patches Quilt Guild’s quilt show in Stockbridge October 8th and 9th 2022
The Jackson area Pieces and Patches Quilt Guild is hosting their bi-annual Quilt Show event on October 8th and 9th at Heritage Elementary (Stockbridge). This year, the theme of the event is “Quilters are Artists Too”. In addition to traditional quilts attendees can expect to peruse an array of contemporary works including Landscapes, Innovative Collages […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Library millage on Aug. 2 ballot in Ingham County by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell Capital Area District Libraries’ millage is up for restoration and renewal on the Aug. 2 ballot for those who own homes in Ingham County. The millage provides 90% of CADL’s operating budget. If the millage does not pass, many library services […]
Camping in the Mitten State: The future looks bright but the memories are golden
by Mary Jo David At the height of summer, campers and trailers abound on Michigan highways and byways, not to mention vehicles with tents packed away in trunks and car-top carriers. Some assume the rising popularity of camping can be attributed directly to the COVID pandemic. It’s true, the pandemic resulted in more people pursuing […]
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES July 18, 2022
Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order on July 18, 2022, at 7:30pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Clerk Becky Muraf, Treasurer James Wireman, Trustee Ed Wetherell Trustee Terry Sommer Member absent from meeting: None Pledge […]
Superintendent Friddle is celebrated after first year with Stockbridge Schools
by Jennifer Hammerberg A celebratory lunch was recently sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation to mark the one-year anniversary of Brian Friddle as Superintendent of Stockbridge Community School district. Lunch was planned in advance to accommodate central office staff. Early summer is a very busy time in central office, wrapping up the former school […]