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Letter to the Editor
I often hear people on television and everyday conversations say, “God.” The second commandment is to honor God’s name. I caught myself saying his name and I thought “You aren’t praying or talking about God so you are using his name in vain.” I made an effort to stop misusing his name. Many people don’t […]
Junior High Quiz Bowl Team shares the curiosity buzz with sixth graders
by Michelle Szilagyi Every Tuesday in March, Junior High Quiz Bowl team members have been visiting Heritage Elementary to introduce sixth-grade students to one of the exciting opportunities awaiting them at the Jr./Sr. High School. During these sessions, team members explain how the team works, share their individual roles and responsibilities during competitions, and talk […]
STOCKBRIDGE STUDENTS RETURN FROM THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
STOCKBRIDGE, MI., March 3, 2026 – The Stockbridge FFA’s Underwater Robotics Team recently completed a service project in the Dominican Republic on February 22nd through the 28th, 2026. While in the Dominican Republic, Stockbridge FFA members and their advisor worked with both students and staff at the Puntacana International School, or PCIS. The Dominican Republic (DR) is a […]
Jon Fillmore earns President’s Club award
Information provided by Auto-Owners Insurance On March 12, Auto-Owners Insurance announced that Jon Fillmore of The Abbot & Fillmore Agency, Inc., Stockbridge, Michigan, has achieved the President’s Club distinction with Auto-Owners Life Insurance Company for 2025. The President’s Club honors the top-25-producing life, health and annuity agents nationwide for Auto-Owners Life Insurance Company in a […]
Noah Sandecki Signs to Play Football at Alma College
Stockbridge senior Noah Sandecki recently signed his National Letter of Intent to play football at Alma College. Sandecki has been a three-sport athlete for the Panthers playing baseball and basketball along with football for the Panthers. Being a three-sport athlete, Sandecki had to make a choice about what sport gave him the best shot at […]
Death Notice for February
James Carson Asquith, age 71, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on January 3, 2026. Sandra Alice Kay Patrick Vincent “Pat” Singer, age 74, of Gregory, MI, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026. Julie Ann Tatar, age 61, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away at her home on February 16, 2026. Dennis L. Joseph, better known […]
Obituary: Gordon Richard Outwater
Gordon Richard Outwater, age 78, of Stockbridge, MI passed away on March 1, 2026 at Optalis Health in Ann Arbor while receiving hospice care. Born on August 6,1947 in Wayne, Michigan. Gordon lived a life filled with many stories. He served our country from 1968 to 1969 in The United States Army as a Specialist […]
Dear Gabbie:
“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals…especially your mom! Dear Gabbie: I have a friend who likes to show everyone photos on his phone—not just one or two photos, but many, many photos. After a while, […]
Shifting seasons as we welcome the vernal equinox
by Diane Constable We are quickly approaching March 20, the date of this year’s vernal equinox, also known as the first day of spring. It is the date upon which the amount of daylight equals the amount of darkness across the world. The sun rises true east, parallel to the equator, and sets true west. […]