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Randy Gladstone: Researching Michigan photographers for 0ver 24 years
by Diane Rockall Picture a serious, professional photographer captivated with historical photos and photographers. Next, imagine this artist making a living and building a life around taking and cataloging photographs of Michigan photographers. Randy Gladstone, born and raised in Plainfield, MI and a 1980 graduate of Stockbridge High School, fits this description to a […]
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This I Believe: Keshava Demerath-Shanti
This I Believe is a juggernaut dating back nearly seventy years. Initiated by Edward R. Murrow and revived by National Public Radio, This I Believe is now its own entity, which, according to the official website, is “an independent, not-for-profit organization that engages youth and adults from all walks of life in writing, sharing, and discussing […]
Death Notice – Berry
Dolores Berry, formerly Stockbridge, died July 16, 2019. Memorial mass at St. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church. Visitation at 10 until service at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 18.
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Staff Spotlight: Stephanie White
by Amy Haggerty The Stockbridge school district food service program plays a significant role in establishing students’ healthy food choices. It ensures that they receive meals based on national nutritional standards and encourages wellness, critically important to their growth and development. Stephanie White, director, has been an integral part of this program for the past 19 […]
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Ask the Expert
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Question from J. Smith, Webberville: “I’ve heard of people installing fake air bags, is there such a thing?” Answer: Yes! Unfortunately, there are some repairers/rebuilders/con men who have installed fake or “rebuilt” airbags that deploy with devastating results, or fail to deploy at all. Here’s a recent example: BREAKING NEWS […]
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Baseball Has Record Breaking Season
The varsity baseball team had a record-breaking 2019 season with several individual and team records being set by the Panthers. Stockbridge went 22-17 overall on the season and finished 11-7 on the GLAC. The 39 total games was a Stockbridge baseball record as well as the 22 victories. Alex Rose led the Panthers by setting several […]
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Pets the forgotten victims of domestic violence
By Cathy Collins My gut flip-flopped and heart broke when I saw them come through the door. The woman had red-streaked cheeks and eyes, and she was fighting to hold back another flood of tears. She carried a crate containing two very frightened little dogs. It was yet another owner surrender situation. While volunteering for a […]
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Dragonflies, butterflies, and bullfrogs, oh my!
As summer heat roars on, now is the time to sit under a shade tree and watch dragonflies zip by and butterflies flutter around flowers. Listen to bullfrogs croak in the ponds. Among the variety of dragonflies and butterflies, trying to catch a glimpse of them can be challenging. Trying to get a good picture […]
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Photo Gallery: Stockbridge Community Education Co-Ed Softball
Stockbridge Community Education sponsors an adult co-ed softball league that is played at Stockbridge High School on Sunday nights. Made up of mostly Stockbridge residents, four teams compete against each other every Sunday night in for the most part non-serious league that is meant for participants to have a good time. With vacations during the […]
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Boyce family reunion celebrates 100 in a row
by Jean Boyce Klark The Boyces of Michigan are getting excited! The 2019 Boyce family reunion will be held on Sunday, August 11, at the Stockbridge Veterans Park. What makes this one noteworthy is that the family is nearing 100 years of gathering for food, fun, laughter and lively conversation. Samuel and Sarah Cutter Boyce […]