Stockbridge Community News
SCN Editor in Chief Patrice Johnson presents at writing conference touted as one of three best in country
by Judy Williams Stockbridge Community News’ own editor in chief, Patrice Johnson, was selected as one of 13 authors to present at the prestigious Rally of Writers, held Sat., April 14, in the Lansing Community College Conference Center. Linda Peckham, chairman of the committee that plans the event, recalled the growth of Rally, now in […]
Stockbridge’s own Zabrina Yannella named to All State Student Journalist Staff
by Nathan Myers April 23 was a busy day at the Lansing Center as the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA) honored 15 outstanding high school seniors in naming them to its 2018 Student Journalist Staff. Stockbridge’s own Zabrina Yannella was selected as one of the honorees, representing the state’s top journalists among scholastic media outlets. […]
LOOK TWICE SAVE A LIFE
By Chief of Police Johnnie Torres, Jr. Spring has finally arrived, and that means all of us who drive will once again have to share the roadways with motorcycle enthusiasts. I am one of those riders who has been itching to get back out on two wheels and feel the exhilaration of cruising the open […]
Community Spotlight: Suzi Greenway puts Open Air Market in gear
Article by Agnes Geiger, photos by Patrice Johnson It all began with an email back in 2010. Wendy Wood and Jo Mayer wanted a farmers market, Suzi Greenway explained. Wood had sent Greenway an email saying, “you are going to do it.” That started the ball rolling. Greenway brought her positive attitude, led a small […]
Has spring gone missing?
Article and photos by Rose Collison Wonder if winter will ever leave? Can’t seem to find Spring? Glimpses of the season of rebirth appear a day here and a day there, then disappear. Robins have returned, as have bluebirds, all looking for nesting spots. But even these musical new residents must be wondering if perhaps […]
POLICE BLOTTER FROM VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE
Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 03/27/18 9:00 am: SPD arrested and the 55th District Court arraigned Dawn Marie Brown, a 24 yr old Stockbridge resident. Dawn was charged with a 2 count felony of illegal use of a financial transaction device. 03/29/18 8:30 am: SPD assisted by the Michigan State Police […]
Donovan Buckner: Part 2
By Judy Williams Dear Readers, In the February edition, the Stockbridge Community News’ printed questions to and responses from Donovan Buckner, a prisoner in the Oaks Correction Facility. We felt our readers would be interested in what led him to a lengthy prison sentence and what kind of a life he is now leading in […]
POLICE BLOTTER FROM VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE
Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 03/20/18 12:00 pm: SPD received information from the Stockbridge High School in reference to a knife being taken from a student by staff on 03/19/2018. The investigation determined that the student had mistakenly brought his pocketknife to school. No students were threatened or harmed by said […]
Lock it or lose it
by Chief of Police Johnnie Torres, Jr. Like most of us, I am looking forward to spring. What I am not looking forward to is the increase in crime often associated with warmer weather. One such crime is the breaking and entering of vehicles. With comfortable temperatures comes increased foot traffic in the Village. Most […]
Student of the Month for March 2018
Rylee Tolson Article and photo by Cindy Lance When asked to name any recent accomplishments, 8th grader Rylee Tolson rattled off statistics from an indoor track and field event at the 14U Youth National Championship in Ypsilanti where she broke a state record. “I ran the 3000 in 10:22,” she said of an 8th-grade race […]