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SHS Class of 1981 gathers for 40-year reunion
by Tina Cole-Mullins “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Some 40 years ago, members of the Stockbridge High School Class of 1981 walked across the stage and received their diplomas. The graduates then left their familiar high school and friends behind to begin a new journey and make their way […]
Panthers Can’t Hold Lead in Loss to Morenci
The Stockbridge football team jumped out to a quick lead, but ran out of gas as the Panthers fell to Morenci 60-41 Thursday night to fall to 1-1 overall on the season. For the second straight week the Panthers took control early and had to hold off a late charge, but this time they could […]
Obituary: Laurence A. “Lonz” Cavender
Laurence A. “Lonz” Cavender, age 84, lifelong resident of Stockbridge, Michigan, joined his beloved wife, Terry, in heaven on August 31, 2021. Lonz was born on October 3, 1936, the youngest of 5 sons of Robert and Mary Cavender. He met the love of his life, Terry Brumm, and they were married in 1954. Together […]
‘This I Believe’ Second-place winning essay by Maggie Jones
Winners of the semiannual “This I Believe” contest are in, and first place goes to Samantha Nothnagel. The second-place winner is Maggie Jones, and the third-place winner is David Villegas. For the past several years, Stockbridge High School and the Stockbridge Friends of the Library have collaborated to offer an essay-writing contest in order to […]
Along the Fence Daylilies a blooming business
Article by Joan Tucker, photos by Saundra Dunn Along the Fence Daylilies on Parman Road between Dansville and Stockbridge offered a unique colorful experience on a beautiful summer day. Pulling up to the multiple gardens of daylilies brought me nothing but joy. The intense and vibrant color of the daylilies stood out against a backdrop […]
Volleyball Drops Three at Dansville Quad
Photo by Pam Mackinder The Stockbridge volleyball team had a rought night at the Dansville quad Monday, dropping three matches. Two of the matches went to a third set tiebreaker, but the Panthers were not able to pull out a win. The Panthers fell to Durand 19-25, 25-12, 12-15; Dansville 12-25, 8-25; and Owosso 25-18, […]
Cross Country Teams Compete at South Lyon Invite
The Stockbridge cross country team competed at the South Lyon Invititaional Saturday and came home with a strong showing in the meet the featured several Division 1 teams. The boys finished 4th overall and were the small division champions, while the girls finished 9th. Novi won the boys race with 24 points, while Sylvania Northview […]
A glance in the rearview mirror: September 1921—Thief leaves ring in melon patch. Diphtheria in the village. Murderer no longer.
by Mary Jo David The following excerpts are from September 1921 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. These news excerpts are usually reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. For those interested, the Stockbridge Library has old issues of local news publications dating back to 1883 on USB drives that can be plugged into […]
Volleyball Rallies for First Win of Season
Things looked bleak for the Stockbridge volleyball team in its home opener last week when the Panthers dropped the first two sets to Quincy Thurday night. Things turned around quickly and the Panthers rallied to take the next three sets and claime a five-set 24-26, 23-25, 25-16, 25-22, 15-8 win over the Orioles. Quincy pulled […]