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RESTORATIVE JUSTICE: What it is and can it work in Stockbridge?
Below, the Stockbridge Community News is pleased to introduce the first of a new monthly column from Chief of Police, Johnnie Torres, Jr.: By Chief Johnnie Torres, Jr. In criminal justice there are several approaches to achieve justice. For many, justice may mean that when a person commits a crime against another person, he or […]
Groups and resources enriching our community
The Stockbridge area is home to a wide array of nonprofit and charitable organizations, all for the benefit of local residents. The information below represents a first pass at compiling descriptions and contact information. Descriptions have been cropped here due to space limitations. To see the expanded descriptions, go to Stockbridgecommunitynews.com. Not listed or notice […]
SHS boys varsity basketball falls to Eaton Rapids
The Panthers lost another close game on Tuesday night at home against Eaton Rapids. Battling injuries, Stockbridge had a short bench, but fought hard and came up just a little short. Chris Hall led the game in scoring 14 points and added 4 assists and 3 rebounds. Senior Chris Jenkins led the team with 7 […]
Fourth Graders Tour Lansing Capitol
by Bev Glynn, photos by parents Friday, Dec. 8. fourth grade students from Heritage Elementary School toured the Capitol in Lansing, Michigan. As the group viewed the building, they were awed by its magnificent structure. The original building completed construction and opened in 1879, then was restored and rededicated in 1989. Students met Representative Tom […]
Stockbridge library’s holiday open house bigger and better than ever
by Paul Crandall The Stockbridge Library of Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) was hopping with holiday cheer on Sunday, Dec. 10 with about 100 guests visiting the library’s annual holiday open house. Top-flight jazz presented by the Generations Quintet and delicious refreshments catered by Suzi Greenway propelled the festivities, as the weather followed suit with […]
Brrrrr. Old Man Winter has found us!
by Rose Collison We had a good stretch of weather for a while, but Old Man Winter has finally found us. The first snow is always exciting and puts everyone in the Christmas spirit. The trees now hold snow and resemble a painted picture—brings back memories of snowy days from years gone by.
Christmas spirit alive and well among Masons and American Legion
When the brothers at Stockbridge Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 130 were able to purchase all wish-list gifts except for one for their Christmas Outreach program, the Sons of the American Legion post 150 joined forces with them. “I was talking with some of my friends from here in town,” Mason senior warden C.G. Lantis […]
Smith Elementary Winter Carnival
Photos by Julie Shotwell Smith Elementary was a happening place on Thursday, December 7th. Great family fun for everyone.
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea receives prestigious top hospital award
from Bobby Maldonado Each year only two percent of U.S. hospitals receive award NOVI, MICHIGAN, Dec. 7, 2017 – The Economic Alliance for Michigan (EAM), a nonprofit group comprised of Michigan’s largest employers and unions, along with The Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C-based organization aiming to improve health care quality for consumers, employers and purchasers, […]