Stockbridge Community News
Stockbridge Manufacturing: Home to a proud past and promising future
By Roberta Ludtke In the early part of November 1948, Osborne Builders from Gregory put up walls for what would soon become Stockbridge Manufacturing. On Nov. 15, the builders took a week off for deer hunting season, and when they returned, heavy winds had knocked down the walls. Today, this company that started with a […]
Girls Varsity Basketball falls to Lakewood 52-49
Chelsey Asquith led the panthers again Tuesday tonight in a tough loss with 22 points and 4 rebounds. Madi Howard had 11 points and 6 rebounds. Emily Breslin had 5 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 assists. Faith Whitt had 4 points, 3 assists and Taylor Carey had 5 points.
What’s the biggest threat to America? Opioids, hands down
By Chief Johnnie Torres, Jr. I recently attended a training session on opioid addiction and the public health crisis that it has become, but many reading this are well aware of the harmful impact it has on our communities throughout this great nation and certainly here in Stockbridge. I wanted to share some recent data […]
Spotlight on Munith manufacturing: SMW Manufacturing
by Cindy Lance Manufacturing jobs are critical to the productivity of the nation, and they bring vitality to a community. On a personal level, local manufacturing translates to jobs and bolsters the quality of life in an area. The unincorporated community of Munith is fortunate to be home to SMW: SMW Manufacturing Inc: Growing and […]
Spotlight on Munith manufacturing: RTC/Enviro-Fab Inc.
By Cindy Lance Munith’s lack of stoplights can be misleading. This diminutive community has long been home to a number of successful businesses. While the railroad’s departure in the 1960s altered the economic scene, Munith continues to contribute to our nation’s commercial and industrial sectors. The commitment and success of businesses operating in this unincorporated community […]
High School Girls Varsity Basketball beats Maple Valley 56-26
The Panthers started off slow, Friday night, but great playing in second half secured the lead. Leading scorers were Madi Howard with 15, Chelsey Asquith with 14, Taylor Carey with 7, Faith Whitt and Emily Breslin with 5, Grace Hall with 4, and Michelle Zemke and Kaylee Shephard with 3.
Did you know?
By Molly Howlett The Village of Stockbridge office and police department are still located in the former Middle School. They aren’t moving and want you to know that the entrance is in the rear of the building off Cherry Street. As the weather warms and the snow disappears, activities in our community increase, and people […]
High School Boys Varsity Basketball beats Maple Valley 62-44
Stockbridge brought home their first win of the season Friday night, January 19, when they took on Maple Valley in another road conference game. The Panthers were led by Senior Kyle Lilley with 21 points in only his second game back from injury. Lilley also added 6 rebounds. Sophomore Adam Twining added a career high of 11 […]
High School girls coed varsity bowling falls to Olivet 22-8
January 18, the Panther girls bowled against Olivet Eagles for a loss. Chloe Miner bowled a 152 and a 121 pulling both points in the regular games. Victoria Rattai bowled a 143 taking another point for the girls. High game was bowled by Chloe Miner with a 152. The girls also took one of […]
Major study recommends comprehensive reform to school funding
by Patrice Johnson According to Education Week, in 2017 Michigan’s educational performance ranked 35th among the 50 states. Results of a major study released Jan. 17, indicate major changes in the state’s school funding are in order. Over the past two years, the School Finance Research Collaborative has been conducting a statewide survey to […]