News
From the superintendent’s desk: Welcome back
by Karl Heidrich Welcome back to the 2018-2019 school year! We hope you had an enjoyable summer. First of all, we would like to thank our school district community for passing our operating millage renewal. We appreciate your continued support of our school district. Over the summer, our administrative team has been working hard preparing […]
Kerri Allen named SAEF Mitteer Employee of the Year recipient
Kerri Allen, an elementary school teacher in Stockbridge since 1995, was selected as the 2018 Helen B. Mitteer Employee of the Year by the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation. “Kerri Allen stands out as one of the most caring teachers with whom I’ve worked,” said Brad Edwards, Smith Elementary School principal. “She has a unique ability […]
Septembers ” Where’s Waldo” mystery location
Think you know the area? Here’s your chance to prove it. Each month, SCN photographer Rose Collison is photographing a mystery location within the Stockbridge School District. Names of readers who correctly identify the subject of the photo will be entered into a drawing and one overall winner will be selected. September’s winner will receive […]
Death Notices
Bonnie Miller, formerly Stockbridge, died August 20, 2018 visitation 10 -11 a.m. Friday August 24, 2018 at Caskey Mitchell. Burial Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Eugene J. Reske Jr., Stockbridge died August 21. Memorial Service Caskey-Mitchell August 30, at 11 a.m.
Look Back in Time – September
One hundred years ago, Stockbridge was a quiet little town as were the many surrounding villages. School opened in the village on Sept. 3 and opened within a week in most other area communities. The Community School District was yet to be created. In Stockbridge (the village), Miss Carr resigned as principal and Miss McKenzie […]
How long is a furlong?
by Ron Kaiser Originally, a furlong was the length of the furrow in one acre of a plowed field. An acre is an area one furlong, which is 660 feet or 40 rods long. That equals about one-eighth of a mile. An acre’s width is one chain, which is 66 feet or 4 rods long. […]
Death Notices
Iris V. Oakley, Jackson formerly Munith, died August 18, 2018. Services from Caskey Mitchell August 21 at 11 a.m.. Burial Munith Cemetery, Visitation Tuesday 10-11 a.m. at funeral home. Renee Dahlin, Stockbridge died August 14. Memorial service at a later date.
Celebrating 35 years: SHS Class of 1983 reunites
By Tina Cole-Mullins and Deanna Cole-Kruger Thirty-five years after graduation from Stockbridge High School, members of the Class of 1983 gathered Aug. 11 for a reunion to reminisce, get reacquainted and just have a fun time. The memories came flooding back during the evening as the classmates visited with each other. Many had not been […]
Michigan Wildflowers
Many call them weeds but they are some of Michigan’s Wildflower’s that I hope you enjoy! article and photos by Rose Collison
Golfers gather at Hankerd Hills Course for 24th annual Stockbridge Athletic Golf Scramble
by Jessica Martell Pleasant Lake, Mich. – Early on the morning of Friday, July 27, 160 golfers gathered at Hankerd Hills Golf Course to compete in the 24th annual Stockbridge Athletic Golf Scramble, the proceeds of which fund various school-sponsored athletic programs. This year saw a noted increase in participation, particularly among younger […]