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Student of the Month: 3rd grader Remington Christie strives to do his best
by Cindy Lance Remington Christie is 8 years old and going into the third grade at Stockbridge Smith Elementary. This kind and energetic young man is the oldest child of Molly and James Christie, and has two younger sisters. He has attended Stockbridge Schools since pre-kindergarten, and loves to see his friends in school. A highlight of Christie’s […]
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Waterloo Township’s 7th annual Ride to Survive hits the trail to kick cancer
by Cindy Lance Not even a severe thunderstorm could dampen the spirits of the coordinators and more than 30 horseback riders at the seventh annual Ride to Survive event held June 1 at Farmlane Horseman’s camp in Waterloo Township. While some participants rode equines in the woods, others crouched under a tent, erected to keep the […]
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Day In The Village 2019 version
After 25 years Day In The Village has changed once again, and the rebirth began with new hours. Friday events launched at 2 p.m. with the opening of the annual Stockbridge Area Arts Council Show(SAAC) in the Township Hall. First, second, and third place winners were selected before the show began and ribbons displayed The […]
Death Notice – Shackelford
Dennis Shackelford, Stockbridge died June 12, 2019. Memorial service Caskey-Mitchell on Wednesday, June 19 with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. followed by service at 2 p.m.
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Outreach Food Pantry Survey Shocker and Christmas In July matching funds
by Jo Ann Munce, Outreach board member and food pantry co-coordinator During the month of April, Stockbridge Community Outreach conducted a survey of its food pantry clients, and the results set them back on their heels. Each client received the survey form upon arriving at the pantry, and completed it at a separate, semi-private desk […]
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This I Believe: ‘Mindset Matters’ by Peter Johnson
Mindset Matters by Peter Johnson At the end of 2016, the court case began. I wanted to live with my dad. My mom, however, did not approve. Through the next year and a half, I learned much about my family, and even more about myself. But there was one thing I learned that I will […]
Look Back In Time for July 2019
by Diane Rockall July returns once again and with it half the year is gone. Twenty years ago, in 1999, Y2K (year 2000) reared its head as a major concern for businesses and industries. Massive computer failures were widely anticipated as world clocks rolled their digits into the 21st century. Stockbridge bankers and businessmen shared […]
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Obituary: Oscar Medina
Oscar Medina, age 78, passed away at his home in the care of his loving family on June 9, 2019. Oscar married Ruthie in 1958. He worked for Spence Brothers Construction company as a carpenter, where he retired after 50 years. Oscar enjoyed going on Saturday mornings to visit friends and family, have a cup […]
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Free airplane rides for kids
Young Eagles Aviation Day will be held on Saturday, July 13 and August 10 (weather permitting) at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 55 hangar, Mason Jewett Airport; 643 Aviation Drive (Eden Road @ Kipp Road; South of the Ingham County Fairgrounds), Mason, MI. Registration will be from 10:00am until Noon each date. Local pilots […]
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Ask an Expert
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Q: The insurance company wants me to use one of their “Preferred Shops” for my repair. Is this a good idea? A: A wise man once said: “Never Take Advice on How to Collect Money from Those that Owe it to You.” Some may see an insurer referring a body […]