Stockbridge Community News
Stockbridge native plays role in Olympics
By Cindy Lance If you watched the 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, you may have caught a glimpse of a Stockbridge graduate walking proudly with Team USA. Karen Ocwieja, daughter of John and Nancy Ocwieja, was named the U.S. Speedskating Short Track head athletic trainer in 2015 and made the journey to support her team in […]
Stockbridge schools find ‘LINKS’ to success
By Cindy Lance Students with disabilities often face extra challenges in the classroom. But the Stockbridge Community Schools district discovered that some extra help and emotional support from a classmate can make a big difference. Parents Greg and Mary Mezo are “impressed with all the things and programs that Stockbridge Community Schools offer.” They called […]
More animals at the library
About 45 people recently turned out for a “Reading with the Animals Storytime” presented by Potter Park Zoo docents at the Stockbridge Library. The docents read animal-themed stories and brought live animals a rat, a garter snake, a ring-necked dove and a blue-tongued skink – for kids to see and learn about. Kids were also […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: What you and the team have done for the Stockbridge Community Schools and the communities of Stockbridge, Munith and Gregory is nothing short of amazing! I will continue to do all I can to help in any way. Cindy Lance, Stockbridge School Board Member
Signs of Spring!
Article and photos by Rose Collison. Even though March came in like a lion, some signs of spring are showing. Tulips and daffodils nudge their way toward the light, lilac trees are sprouting buds on their branches and pussy willow trees are blooming. Red-winged black birds have returned, as have the robins. Geese are scouting […]
Ten ways to use your tax refund to help others
By Tina Cole-Mullins All too soon, it’s tax time again. You might be dreading to do your return, dreading what you will owe, or happily anticipating the refund to come. With your refund, you may pay your bills, stock the pantry and fill the freezer. These actions could give you a little peace of mind […]
Coed varsity bowling beat Perry 22-8
The Panther girls out bowled the Ramblers, Saturday afternoon at Perry, 22 to 8. Ashley Blanzy bowled the high game with a 170 followed by Tayler Varner with a 158.
High school coed varsity bowling beat Perry 29-1
Tyler Gipson bowled the high game Saturday afternoon at home, with a 156 earning the only point for the Panther team. Ron Tolson followed with a 145.
Girls varsity basketball beat Maple Valley 39-23
Emily Breslin led the team Friday night with 9 points and 4 rebounds. Madi Howard had 6 points and 3 steals. Grace Hall brought down 9 rebounds and 1 block and Faith Whitt had 5 points, 1 steal and 1 assist along with 4 rebounds.
High School Coed Varsity Bowling beats Lakewood 28.5 – 1.5
High game, on Tuesday, was bowled by Tayler Varner with a 166 followed by Ron Tolson with a 157. Ron earned the 1/2 points for the Panthers in his singles match, which he tied his opponent with a 157. Tayler Varner bowled a 166 earning her a point in her singles match.