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Death Notice – Patty Allen
Patty Allen, Munith died December 22, 2018. No service planned at this time. Contributions may be made to Jackson Co. Animal Shelter in her memory.
January Student Spotlight: Gabe Hejnal
by Cassie Watson Gabe Hejnal’s friends, and most everyone he meets, are likely to describe the five-year-old kindergartner as friendly, nice, kind, and sharing. Gabe is quick-witted and vivacious, and most importantly, has a kind and generous heart. This son of Darren and Laura Hejnal has attended Stockbridge Community Schools since preschool. Gabe loves music […]
Community Spotlight: Munith farmer Dean Katz lives life of family and faith
by Cindy Lance “And on the eighth day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, ‘I need a caretaker.’ So God made a farmer.” These words of Paul Harvey, delivered in a speech to the FFA in November 1978 in Kansas City, Mo., aptly describe lifelong Munith resident Dean Katz. Dean has spent his […]
Eagle Scout Alex Sanford: A youth to inspire all youth
revised 12/23/2018 by Cindy Lance To many, Alex Sanford may appear to be a regular kid, but on Dec. 16 at the Stockbridge American Legion Hall this exceptional young man was recognized for attaining what only four percent of Boy Scouts ever achieve: the rank of Eagle Scout. According to his father, Sean Sanford, “Alex is only […]
From the Chief of Police: Police and community partnerships in action
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. I hope you had a safe and joyous holiday season. The giving spirit is in the air, and I want to take this opportunity to publicly thank the very generous folks who have shown by their actions that they support the police and community partnerships that the Stockbridge Police Department […]
Thank You Donors Taylor Gary & Joan Allen
The Stockbridge Community News wishes to express its appreciation to Taylor Gary & Joan Allen for their generous donation. Welcome new friends!
Stockbridge InvenTeam returns from expedition to American Samoa
by Michelle Zemke and Sylvia Whitt From Nov. 21 through Dec. 5, the Stockbridge InvenTeam traveled to American Samoa with three main goals. First was to conduct research on the bottom fish species around Aunu’u Island. Second, as part of their goal to “Inspire, Engage, and Educate,” they worked alongside local youth to build their […]
Pastor assaulted at Good Shepherd Mission. Sheriff’s department seeks information.
revised 5:46 p.m. 12/19/2018 by Patrice Johnson Around 4 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, Ingham County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a robbery at the Good Shepherd Mission Church in Stockbridge Township. According to WXYZ-TV Detroit, 70-year-old Pastor Billy Allen was sleeping in Nehemiah House, the mission he started alongside the church he built […]
Death Notice – Allen
Justin Wayne Allen, Stockbridge, died Dec. 17, 2018. Services Friday, December 21, 2018, visitation at 10:00 a.m, mass at 11 a.m. Visitation Thursday, Dec. 20 from 6-8 pm Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home. Contributions to Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church, Stockbridge Church of Christ, or American Legion Mackinder-Glenn Post 510.
Police Blotter by Police Chief Johnnie W. Torres Jr.
Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 11/28/18, 12 am: Traffic stop near Main and Clinton for expired plates. Upon contact with the driver and his passenger, Stockbridge police discovered the passenger had a warrant for his arrest. Thomas Klein, 28, of Stockbridge was arrested and lodged in the Ingham County Jail […]