Stockbridge Community News
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 […]
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.