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Lady Panthers Clinch Third Straight GLAC Title
The Stockbridge girls’ basketball team closed its regular season with five straight wins to stake claim to its third straight GLAC title with an 11-1 conference record. After falling to Leslie 49-40 to fall out of a first-place tie, the Panthers reeled off five straight wins to tie the Blackhawks for the league title with […]
‘Reading Month’ filled with fun at Smith, Heritage schools
by Judy Brune The Dr. Seuss quote, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go,” is especially true for students at Smith Elementary this year. With a theme of “Read Across America,” the school’s March is Reading Month activities will be focused […]
Thank you donor: Ralph Schumacher
The Stockbridge Community News wishes to express its appreciation to Ralph Schumacher for his generous donation. Welcome new friend!
Woman of Note: Jill Peck has a hand in improving lives in the Mitten State
by Mary Jo David Making the world a better place. To some that might sound cheesy or cliché. But if you’re fortunate enough to be friends with, related to, or work with Jill Peck of Stockbridge, you know it really is possible for one person to make that kind of difference. Family is her life […]
Obituary: Clifford W. Gerber, Jr.
Clifford W. Gerber, Jr., age 78, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on February 23, 2022 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Clifford was born February 21, 1944 in Monroe, MI to Clifford Sr. and Barbara (Nagy) Gerber. Clifford lived in the Stockbridge area for the past forty plus years. His professional career was […]
Apartment complex gets a $2.5M makeover
Building replaced after August 2020 fire Information from PK Companies PK Companies, a family-based real estate firm in Okemos, Mich., has invested $2.5 million in the construction of one building and the rehabbing of another building in the Lakewood Apartments complex in Stockbridge. The work began in late 2020. Lakewood Building A rehab project took […]
Death Notice: Jack Jay Cubberly
Jack Jay Cubberly, age 49, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. Jack was born on December 1, 1972 in Fort Knox, Kentucky. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 18, 2022, 3:00 p.m., at the Highest Praise Worship Center. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday […]
Staff Spotlight: Corey Pena teaches our youngest students to be successful readers
by Amy Haggerty Corey Pena has been teaching elementary-aged children for several years in Stockbridge, beginning at the start of her career in 1998 as a resource teacher in the Special Education Department. Currently, Pena is a Title One academic support lead teacher at both Smith Elementary and Heritage. When Pena was in third grade, […]
Stockbridge Area Senior Center opening delayed, opening temporarily March 1 in Stockbridge Township Hall
by Joan Tucker and Hope Salyer The Senior Area Senior Center opening, originally slated for Jan. 1, has been delayed and will now open temporarily in the Stockbridge Township Hall on March 1. The planned location for the Senior Center, the old SAESA fire station on Elm St. owned by Stockbridge Township, is still being […]
Reflecting on a life well-lived with Cathy Gillem
by Shuyler Clark Townsfolk may know her from her history assisting veterans as a member of the American Legion’s Auxiliary. Former students may recall her passionate performance as Mrs. Riley at the Waterloo Farm Museum. Others still may be familiar with her dazzling artwork. Regardless of the circumstances, community members are sure to have benefited […]