News
Monsters become metaphor in this young adult novel
by Shuyler Clark Fifteen-year-old Virgil Knox was attacked by a monster, but no one believes him. His family is quick to tell him it was a bear or an alligator that attacked him, and his classmates torment him relentlessly in school and on social media. As everyone around Virgil tries to silence him, he is […]
Lady Panthers Open GLAC Play with Win over Lansing Christian
The girls’ basketball team improved to 3-2 overall after a 44-22 win over Lansing Christian December 16. The Pilgrims jumped out to a quick 10-5 lead after one, but the Panthers came to life in a big way in the second. Taylor Asquith, Maddie Dalton, and Gracee Robidou all hit triples in the second to […]
Panthers Improve to 3-0 with Pair of Wins
Charyl Stockwell Academy The Panthers used a big first quarter to take an early 19-10 lead and held on for a 73-60 win over Lansing Christian. Robinson scored seven and Ballagh hit a pair of triples to spark the Panthers first quarter run. CSA held tough in the second, but Collin scored seven in the […]
Shuyler Clark, columnist and author, joins the SCN Board
by Mary Jo David Members of the Board of the Stockbridge Community News are pleased to announce that Shuyler Clark has accepted an invitation to join the board. A Stockbridge resident since birth, Clark graduated from Stockbridge High School and went on to earn an associate degree in creative writing from Lansing Community College. Clark […]
Celebrating Viola Gilliam, another Stockbridge centenarian
compiled by Mary Jo David (Special thanks to Heather Armstrong for collecting Viola’s story by reaching out to this Stockbridge centenarian through her daughter Joetta Young.) According to an article called “The Language of Ageism” at dictionary.com, “Many people have raised objections to the words ‘senior’ and ‘elder(ly).’” Instead, the article explains, people are leaning […]
CTS: Call today to schedule an appointment
If you’re looking for a firm that will focus on your individual needs, and always treat you like a client who matters, look no further. CTS Smart Business Solutions is large enough to offer a full range of professional services, but small enough to give you the individual attention that you deserve. We will thoroughly […]
Rural Perspectives: The American goldfinch can be found in winter at area bird feeders
by Diane Constable You are most likely to see the American goldfinch (Spinus tristis) at bird feeders that offer sunflower seeds or nyjer thistle seeds, or in the summer fields feeding on thistle, milkweed and grass seeds. In winter, this finch is more of an olive color. It is sometimes called a wild canary because […]
Clyde’s Corner: Through our school years, the teachers were terrific!
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone, and I trust all are doing well after a busy December. I’ve been thinking about my January column, and remembering some of the teachers we had in school brought back happy memories. I cannot possibly mention everyone here who taught us, but my gratitude goes out to each and […]
UTPD Activity from Tuesday, November 1-Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Tuesday 11/1 – Animal Complaint-Treelane Dr./M-106, Property Damage Accident-Unadilla Rd./Doyle Rd., Assist EMS-W. M-36/Cedar Lake Rd. Wednesday 11/2 – Animal Complaint-Wasson Rd.-Dutcher Rd., Assist Ems-Pleasant Dr./Woodside Dr., Traffic Stop-W. M-36/Kathyrn Ct., Welfare Check-San Marino Ave./San Juan Ct., Welfare Check-Dutcher Rd./Schafer Rd. Thursday 11/3 – Assist EMS-Doyle Rd./Doyle Ct., Traffic Stop-Dexter Trl./Dutton Rd., Respond to Alarm-Doyle […]
Waterloo Township Board Unapproved Meeting Minutes 22 November 2022
Call to Order and Pledge: 7:00 p.m. Present: Lance, McAlister, Kitley, Walz, Beck. Also present: 3 residents. Public Comment: None Consent Agenda: Kitley motioned with support from McAlister to accept the consent agenda as presented. Aye/all; no/none. Motion carried. Kitley motioned with support from Walz to pay Post Audit bills in the amount of $5,149.53. […]