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From the Superintendent’s Desk: Stockbridge Smith School ranks as a top performing elementary school in Ingham County
by Karl Heidrich Our Smith school staff are passionate educators, dedicated to the teaching and learning of all children. Below are points of pride from Smith Elementary School as we continue to prepare students in our school district for upper elementary. The Michigan School Index System ranked Smith an overall 94.6 percent in school performance. […]
H.S. Jazz band and Crandall & Kroes captivate audience at Stockbridge Township Hall
Jazz band plays Sleigh Ride Jazz band hits its beat Crandall & Kroes on harmonica and banjo Crandall & Kroes Croon by Diane Rockall Attendees gathered Saturday, Nov. 17, for a concert sponsored by Stockbridge Area Arts Council and OAM’s (Outdoor Area Market’s) Music Series. Admission was free, and as always, donations were welcomed. The first […]
Winter roads claim life of local teen
Hannah Glair, 17, of Munith lost her life Thursday, Nov. 15 in Henrietta Township. Rescue crews were called at 10:45 p.m according to the Jackson Citizen Patriot. She was driving east on Territorial Road when she lost control of her vehicle and hit a large tree on the south side of the road. She was […]
Death Notice
Hannah L. Glair, 17 of Munith died November 15, 2018. Funeral Wednesday, November 21 at 11:00 with a 10:00 a.m. visitation before at Stockbridge Junior-Senior High School Gymnasium. Visitation also Tuesday, November 20, 3 to 5 and 6:00 to 8 p..m. at Crossroads Community Church, Stockbridge.
Bald Eagle patrols rural area
article and photos by Rose Collison The bald eagle is a bird of prey found in North America. A sea eagle, it has two known subspecies and forms a species pair with the white-tailed eagle. Its range includes most of Canada and Alaska, all of the contiguous United States, and northern Mexico. Mass. 6.6-14 lbs., […]
Munith Lions Club marks 65 years of serving the community
by Tina Cole-Mullins After 65 years of service, the Munith Lions Club remains a small but mighty group. Chartered on Dec. 12, 1953, the Lions Club is keeping its roar and sponsors community activities including the recent Halloween Party and vision testing. It also supplies free eyeglasses, smoke alarms, and adopts a family at Christmas. […]
Jacob Moran sings at the Wooden Nickel to television film crew
IMG_1202 Jacob Moran of Dansville sings at the Wooden Nickel Nov. 16 to an undisclosed film crew. Stay tuned for a television performance, perhaps?
Opening day Big Buck Bash
photos and article by Rose Collison The 2018 Buck Bash was again a success, with at least 20 bucks and a hoard of attendees gathering Thursday, Nov. 15 outside Crossroads Church. A tent with food and hot chocolate kept hunters and friends warm. 1st and 2nd prize winners went to John Pidd and Nate Dawson, winning […]
Student of the Month: Seventh-Grader Jose Ortiz-Martinez
by Cindy Lance Seventh-grader Jose Ortiz-Martinez loves soccer so much, he hopes to become a pro one day. But until then, Jose is busy being a star student in the classroom at Stockbridge Junior High. This effort has been noticed by his teachers and Jose is being honored as December’s Student of the Month. […]
Police Blotter
by Stockbridge Police Chief Johnnie W. Torres, Jr. Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 10/26/18, 4:40 pm: Traffic crash at S. M-52 and M-106. A woman rear-ended another vehicle at the intersection. Minor damage, no injuries reported. 6:20 pm: Traffic stop in the 200 block of […]