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Get to Know Your Community Career Day
by Beverly Glynn Students and staff at Smith Elementary School enjoyed a special day, Wednesday, June 5, when 12 businesses, agencies and community groups shared their knowledge and experiences. Participating businesses and organizations included the Stockbridge Fire Department, Mugg & Bopps, Five Healthy Towns, Stockbridge Community News, Stockbridge Police Department, CADL branch Stockbridge Library, Sommer’s […]
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Baltimore and orchard orioles have landed
article and photos by Rose Collison Two oriole species are found in Michigan. The Baltimore oriole have adapted well to human settlement and often feeds at nectar/jelly/fruit/mealworm/suet feeders. The darker-colored and more sleek orchard oriole also may come to eat at backyard feeders but are less common. One study found they eat 91% insects and […]
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Tennis backspins to Stockbridge, and it’s a hit
Photo L-R: Ericka Mierzwa, Noah Mierzwa, Eli Clifton, Israel DeLeon, Jon Clifton, Imari Sanders, Zavian Torrey and Rebecca Dunne. by Mary Jane Wilson Last year SDDA made a big improvement at the Veterans Park in adding tennis courts at its north end. Rebecca Dunne was one of the Stockbridge Downtown Development Authority members who […]
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Fundraiser to help Stockbridge Community Outreach
by Mary Wilson The Auto Shop at Lantis Plaza is selling car fresheners for $ 2.00 each. They are donating 50% of all sales to Outreach. They have Black Ice, Coconut, Vanilla and Cherry scents available at the shop.
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Photo montage of Day in the Village
Photos below by James Clark-Swalla, DigitalCrumbs Photography:
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A Super Time Had at Super Hero Kids Run
Over 50 kids ages 1-14 took part in the Super Hero Kid’s run sponsored by Juel Childcare at Veteran’s Park Friday, June 14 at the Day in the Village. The runners did one lap around the walking track at the park with a few unplanned obstacles of giant mud puddles that they were detoured around […]
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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.