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Lady Panthers Stay Perfect in GLAC
The Stockbridge girls basketball team picked up two more league wins last week to remain undefeated in the GLAC with a 5-0 conference record and 7-1 overall. The Panthers shook a stingy Lansing Christian squad with a big fourth quarter to pull away for a 52-37 win over the Pilgrims February 24. Kaylee Dalton sparked […]
Todd Schray of Grass Lake wins February’s Garden Of The Month
by Joan Tucker Dear Readers, Congratulations to Todd Schray of Grass Lake, February’s winner for Garden of the Month. This photo displays a large variety of plants flanked by metal dinosaur sculptures, the T. Rex on the left and the triceratops on the right. In the center, Saybrook juniper reflects the sunlight off its yellow […]
Memoirs to read while staying inside in March
by Jenna Chapman Of all the genres of books, I’ve probably read the most memoirs. What I love about them is the chance to learn someone’s story. I think that reading about someone’s life experiences — especially a life different than your own — is an immersive way to learn about history, different cultures or […]
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Ask an Expert: At our shop, we deal with all insurance companies
by John and Theresa Kightlinger People ask: Are you part of my insurance company’s preferred body shops? The answer is no. And here is why: We deal with all insurance companies. The difference between being on the list of preferred shops (this is called DRP, or the Direct Repair Program) or not is simple. It’s […]
Mother, homemaker, and state prison corrections officer, Donna Stephens has lived it all
by Judy Williams Throughout life, we encounter many people, but few as amazing as Donna Kathryn Wilson Stephens. The experiences of this 94-years-young lady could fill a book. Day One, after her birth in Mercy Hospital, Jackson, Mich. in July 1926, baby Stephens was inadvertently left too long in a hot car when her father […]
Quick Start Lifts Panthers to 3-0 in the GLAC
A big first quarter lifted the Stockbridge basketball team o a 66-49 win over Lakewood and improved the Panthers record to 3-0 in the GLAC. Stockbridge dominated the first quarter as Jeremy Pilch (9) and Drew Philipp (6) combined for 15 points as the Panthers outscored the Vikings 19-6 in the first. The Panthers could […]
Katharine Dexter McCormick: A remarkable Michigan woman…pretty much lost to history
by Chuck Wisman What woman, born near Stockbridge, Mich., was one of the first females to graduate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in science and experienced a lifetime of tragedy? Hint: She was a leading, a national suffragette and proponent for gender equality, wealthy beyond belief, and a generous philanthropist throughout her life. […]
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SRSLY Hosts a Virtual Movie Night
Grab some popcorn and goodies and join SRSLY Manchester on Friday, February 26th at 7:00 PM to watch a fun film together. Zoom information is below. Please note that spots are limited. Zoom Log In: 924 2015 7586 Passcode: SRSLY
Lady Panthers Pull Away From Stingy Lakewood
The Stockbridge girls’ basketball team made it five straight wins after pulling away from Lakewood for a 66-49 win Monday night. Lakewood was hot from three early in the game and held tight with the Panthers throughout the first half. Stockbridge lead 17-14 after one quarter thanks to ten first period points from Gwen Rogozinski […]
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Student of the Month Spotlight, Alex Avis – 5th Grade
by Cindy Lance Heritage Elementary 5th grade student Alex Avis is the March Student of the Month. His teacher, Mrs. Amber Robidou had this to say: “Respectful, considerate, and hardworking are just a few words to describe what a great student Alex is. He is always actively engaged in his learning and completes high quality work. Alex […]