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2020 Halloween Lamppost Citywide Decorations
Below is a list of the 2020 lamppost decorating contest. Good Manna for Dora’s Cupboard $1058 Cathy Bliss for student scholarship $759 Kruger family for student scholarship $502 Simpy You for special education $391 Uihlein family for First Robotics $365 Elder Ridge for school lunches $347 Panther Cub PTO $373
FROM CADL STOCKBRIDGE
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell Submitted Nov. 15, 2020 The Stockbridge Branch is bringing on the holiday feeling! This year we’re excited to work with Bethany Stone and The Painted Owl to provide painting kits with a wintery theme. Beginning December 5th, you can reserve a kit by calling the library at 517-851-7810 or requesting […]
Jackie Scheller’s entrepreneurship gene inspires her to open local real estate broker office
by Mary Jo David Jackie Scheller of Stockbridge is a woman who has worn many hats, but her most recent “retirement hat” didn’t agree with her, so she decided to pursue her real estate broker’s license. Effective September 14, 2020, Scheller founded Performance Realty with an office located in the Back Street Building on North […]
Announcing the 2020 Ugly Sweater, Santa Paws contest
With the holidays fast approaching and COVID-19 jarring traditions, how about participating in something fun, regardless of your location? Put on your ugliest holiday sweater or dress your pet in its favorite Christmas outfit and snap a photo. Post it on Stockbridge Community News’ Facebook page or email it to stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com, and we’ll post it […]
Stock BIZ: Enjoy some retail therapy and keep holiday shopping local at Country Petals
by Mary Jo David You hear it from family and friends, on the radio and in social media. “This year, more than ever, shop local.” The “Local First” mantra has been circulating for years, but this year, while everyone is feeling the pinch in the midst of a pandemic, local businesses seem to be feeling […]
Death Notice: Joan Kehres
Joan M. (Merritt) Kehres, of Webberville, MI, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Joan was born on April 29, 1936, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Norman Lorne and Evelyn (Ertelt) Merritt. Services and burial are private. Expressions of sympathy may be made in memory of Joan to Vantown Community Church. Arrangements […]
Staff Spotlight: Second-grade teacher, Nichole Whitt, is influential in early learning.
by Amy Haggerty Math, reading, and writing are some of the most essential skills learned in elementary school. Nichole Whitt, a second-grade teacher at Smith Elementary, loves her job and shows every day that she is up to the challenge of imparting these skills to her students. “I have the honor of interacting with amazing […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk
My first week as Interim Superintendent was unique, and not just because of Covid 19. Returning after seven years was reassuring because I found the district to be in good shape. It was also nice because of the people who work in the district. They make my work easier because they are so good at […]
Reign of the Munith Lions Club depends on community involvement
by Tina Cole-Mullins The end of the year could represent the end of an era. After 67 good years, the Munith Lions Club, which was chartered on December 12, 1953, will be disbanding due to a lack of new members. “As they say, all good things must come to an end, and no statement could […]