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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 […]
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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 […]
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Panthers Rally Past Olivet in Overtime
The Stockbridge basketball team overcame a slow start and a 12 point deficit to rally past Olivet 53-50 in overtime Friday night. The Panthers made just two baskets in the opening quarter and trailed 9-6 after one. The second quarter wasn’t much better for the Panthers as they continued to struggle from the field, again […]
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Lady Panthers Rout Olivet in GLAC Showdown
In what was supposed to be a showdown between the two teams picked to battle for the top spot in the GLAC, did not turn out as expected as Stockbridge blew out Olivet 61-39 Friday night. The win moved the Panthers to 2-0 in the GLAC. They take on Lansing Christian Tuesday night and host […]
Death Notice: Parks
Genevieve Therese (Guinan) Parks, age 90, of Grass Lake. Born on December 15, 1929, in Cleveland, OH. Passed away on January 9, 2020. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 13, 2019, 11:00 a.m., at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge, MI. Visitation is on Sunday, January 12, 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home, […]
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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 […]
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Local youth changes course and makes good
by Amy Haggerty Stockbridge High senior Bradley Cooper received a second chance at building a future, and he went for it. In October 2019, SCN first reported Cooper’s change of course to attend the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy, and in December, Cooper graduated. MYCA, a Battle Creek-based academy, is designed to educate, train, and mentor […]
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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 […]
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Waterloo Township Board Unapproved Meeting Minutes December 19, 2019
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m. Pledge Present: Lance, Walz, Kitley, Morency, McAlister. Also present were 6 residents including Zoning Enforcement officer, John Beck. Public Comment: Beals asked for corrections to November 26, 2019 minutes regarding conditions for Greenshields Application for Special Land Use. Trees have been cut at the end of Clear Lake Road to […]
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Panthers Run Past Marshall Academy
A huge first half gave the Stockbridge basketball team a big halftime lead and the Panthers were able to hang on to beat Marshall Academy 75-60 Tuesday night. The Panthers jumped out to a quick 19-12 lead after one quarter thanks to nine first quarter points from Chris Hall. Stockbridge dominated the second quarter, outscoring […]