Stockbridge
Clinton West residents speak-up
by Tina Cole-Mullins In follow up to SCN’s article on Lakewood Apartments Residents Say, “Enough is Enough!” residents of Clinton West apartments contacted this reporter to weigh in on the subject of management. Clinton West apartments are located on S. Clinton St. alongside Lakewood A & B complex, are managed by PK Housing and Management […]
Congratulations to SHS Student Staff for Earning Coveted Award
by Elizathbeth Cyr A big congratulations to our student staff for earning this coveted award: The Spartan with special commendation for unifying theme. Super proud of them for pulling themselves back up to this level of excellence. The out-of-state judge noted the quality across the book as well as the areas for improvement. These comments […]
Letter from Stockbridge School Board President Carrie Graham
To the Parents and Community of Stockbridge Community Schools: I wanted to take the time to update everyone on our search for a new superintendent for the 2020-2021 school year. As most of you are already aware, the current superintendent, Karl Heidrich is retiring from Stockbridge Community School effective July 1, 2020. We appreciate […]
SCN Elects Terry Sommer to its Board of Directors
During its Jan. 8 meeting, SCN’s board of directors elected Terry Sommer by unanimous vote to its ranks. “We’re a hardworking board, and we’re pleased to have Terry’s involvement,” Patrice Johnson, president and editor in chief, said. “Terry brings a terrific skillset to the organization.” When asked why Sommer chose to add the commitment to […]
FROM CADL STOCKBRIDGE
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell The Stockbridge Branch is bringing you four exciting ways to experience books in February. Blind Date with a Book is returning this year, and you could win a prize for reading! Between Feb. 1 –15 you’ll find a display of gift-wrapped books at the library with just a hint of […]
Staff Spotlight: Deanna Kruger’s world is a big place, and Stockbridge is her center
by Amy Haggerty When you first enter Heritage School, you are greeted by Deanna Kruger sitting at the front desk. She remains busy all the time answering phones, talking to students and staff, and buzzing in visitors. Kruger has become an important fixture within the district and the community. She is known for spearheading the […]
Smith Elementary Calling on Watch D.O.G.S.
by Tina Cole-Mullins Smith Elementary is calling on Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) to participate in this nationwide program, which was launched in 1998 and can be found in over 6,000 schools nationwide. “You don’t have to have kids to be a role model. These kids see a lot of moms and women in […]
Bo and Peep still on the Lam
by Amy Haggerty The two sheep on the run since August are on the lam in a farm field in their favorite hangout on the corner of Catholic Church Road and Chapman Road. As SCN reported on Dec. 13, 2019, Bo and Peep, as people in the area have nicknamed them, can be found behind […]
The 12th Annual SRSLY New Year’s Eve Party
Nearly 500 people rang in the new decade at the 12th Annual SRSLY New Year’s Eve Party on Tuesday, Dec. 31 in Chelsea. Families from around the region – from Stockbridge to Dexter – celebrated from 4:00-8:00pm at Beach Middle School. They enjoyed a variety of activities, including cookie decorating, a photo booth, giant plinko […]
Lakewood apartment residents say, “Enough is enough!”
By Tina Cole-Mullins Residents of Lakewood apartment complex have had enough, just ask Frank Ulanowicz along with his neighbors who agree, “Enough is enough.” After going nearly a week without heat and then another weekend without water in complex A, residents want to be heard and don’t feel their problem has been solved. Instead they […]