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Panthers Hold Off East Jackson in Wild Opener
The short-handed Stockbridge football team held off a late second half rally to take down East Jackson 69-53 in a wild opening night win Frdiay, August 27. The Panthers were without seven varsity players as well as head coach Jeremy Killinger all due to possible close contact with a positive Covid case. Stockbridge moved up […]
Gwen Reid chosen as new Outreach executive director
by Paul Crandall New Stockbridge Community Outreach Executive Director Gwen Reid hit the ground running on her first day, Aug. 18, having spent the past couple of years volunteering in many capacities at Outreach. “We are so lucky that Gwen can step into the void being left by (departing director) Karen Smith,” said Kelly Schmidt, […]
SOWING INSPIRATION ~ practical potting shed adds nostalgic charm
August’s garden inspiration features Connie Risner’s potting shed. She found her inspiration on Pinterest when she saw an adorable potting shed. She showed the picture to her husband Paul, knowing he had some barn wood that could be used to build this adorable design. He was up to the challenge. Adding the red tin roof, […]
Obituary: Robert W. “Bob” Hoffman
Robert W. “Bob” Hoffman, age 69, of Gregory, MI, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born September 26, 1951 in Ann Arbor, MI, the son of William and Cora (Fox) Hoffman. He married Jeanne A. (Keiser) on February 26, 2004 in Hawaii, and […]
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Nothing says ‘thank you’ like a tuition break by Mary Jo David As summer winds down, children aren’t the only ones heading back to the classroom. Lately there’s been a lot of emphasis on taking advantage of what community colleges have to offer for young adults who may be testing the waters of higher education. […]
Volleyball Drops Pair at Season Opener
The Stockbridge volleyball team got off to a slow start to the 2021 season after dropping a pair of matches at a Marshall tri-meet Tuesday night. The Panthers fell to host Marshall 13-25, 11-25 and dropped a hard fought three set match to Union City 25-21, 9-25, 7-15. Grace Burg led the Panthers with nine […]
Obituary: Theodore (Ted) Fairbank Beals
Theodore (Ted) Fairbank Beals, MS, MD of Waterloo Township, Michigan, age 87, died Thursday, August 19, 2021 at his home with family at his side. He was born May 29, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Albert Tyler and Dorothy Alice (Van Zwaluwenburg) Beals. Ted graduated from Rosemead High School in Rosemead, CA, in […]
Obituary: Sandra “Sandi” Louise Anderson
Sandra “Sandi” Louise Anderson, of Stockbridge, Michigan, was returned to the loving arms of our Lord on Sunday, August 22, 2021. The legacy of love that Sandi leaves with us is profound – her faithful heart and joyful spirit touched the lives of countless people. Her love of quilting, crafting, bible studies, and dancing in […]
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Ask an Expert: Preventing animal-related crashes
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Hundreds of thousands of animal-related vehicular accidents occur in the United Stateseach year. These collisions usually occur when animals unexpectedly dash in front of avehicle or when drivers don’t see an animal standing in the way until it’s too late. Animals on the road can be unpredictable with their movements […]
Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation announces Jennifer Goble as 2021 Helen Mitteer Remembrance Employee of the Year Award recipient
by Laura Whitaker At the start of each school year the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation helps welcome school staff back to school with the presentation of the Helen Mitteer Remembrance Employee of the Year Award. The recipient of the award receives $1,500 to put towards an educational program of their choosing. As a former educator […]