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Coming Soon: New Commercial Builds in Stockbridge
The rumors have been confirmed: Stockbridge will have two new commercial builds in the near future. Both have received Planning Commission approval. Following are some early details. Dollar General Market: This will be an enhanced Dollar General, meaning it will have a larger grocery section. The company is hoping to break ground in late May […]
Staff Spotlight: Sarah Vowels discusses role models and engaging her students
by Amy Haggerty Sarah Vowels teaches 7th grade social studies. She also began teaching high school yearbook, which is taught as a class in Stockbridge, when Elizabeth Cyr retired. “My favorite days are when I overhear students talking to their friends and they say, ‘it’s the end of class already? It went by fast,’” Vowels […]
Obituary: Judith “Judy” Lee Lentz
Judith “Judy” Lee Lentz, age 67, of Stockbridge, MI passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at her home on Monday, April 24, 2023, after her second battle with breast cancer. She was born the daughter of Benjamin W. and Barbara A. (Benton) Brown on June 6, 1955 in Waukegan, IL, but Atchison, KS was the […]
Real Estate News & Views: The effect of interest rates on the current real estate market
by Jackie Scheller Look nearly anywhere and you will find glaring headlines about the real estate market. What does it all mean? During our local Real Estate Q&A in March, several questions were addressed. It makes sense to share some of the discussion here. First and foremost, this market will straighten out when given some […]
Resident poet and SASC board member inspired by mom’s conversations with flowers
by Eugene S. Macario My mother, each spring, would take us kids to the local nurseries to select the perfect flowers to go into the yard. Her favorite—pansies. I recall her speaking to each one as she planted them. “Mother, why do you speak to them? They can’t hear you,” I would ask. “Oh, but they […]
Death Notice: Richard (Dick) Streets
Richard (Dick) Streets of Zephryhills, Florida passed away on March 29, 2023
Paws and Claws
Pain management for cats and dogs by Cindy Anderson, DVM Animals suffer from pain just like people do. Pain comes in many forms: surgical pain, arthritis, and cancer-related pain, just to name a few. Acute pain is obvious and distressing. Chronic pain can be subtle, and masked as “getting old” or “slowing down.” Old age […]
Clyde’s Corner: ‘Things that once were, but are no more’
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again, everyone! I just wanted to start off my column for May by saying how appreciative I am when you tell me how much you enjoy my stories. It means a lot to me and it keeps me going, thank you! A lot of times when thinking about my next column, […]
SAAC accepting entry applications for A Day in the Village Art Show 2023
Information provided by SAAC The Stockbridge Area Arts Council (SAAC) is moving forward with its premier annual event, the upcoming A Day in the Village Art Show in June. This year, a poster contest in advance of the event is being held in the 3rd and 4th grade art classes of Smith Elementary and Heritage […]
Stockbridge Sixth Grade Boys’ Basketball Team Wins State Title
Photo provided by Susan Lockhart A year after finishing second in the state as fifth graders, the Stockbridge sixth grade boys basketball team made the final step by winning the state title March 12th. The Panthers closest game in an impressive tournament run was a 17-point win in the championship game. Stockbridge opened with a […]