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SAEF announces $6,555 in quarterly grants
by Bruce Wm. Brown At its April meeting the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation reviewed grant applications totaling $6,555. The funding of grants and college scholarships is a primary way the Foundation fulfills its purpose: “To promote the education of area residents and to enhance their educational opportunities.” At the meeting a request was reviewed from […]
Village of Stockbridge Council Meeting, May 6, 2019
Meeting called to order by President Howlett at 7:00 pm.Johnnie Torres, Police Chief, Citizens were also present; Pledge of Allegiance President Howlett led the pledge of allegiance. Approval of Agenda MOTION by Quintanilla, SUPPORTED by Cattell to approve the May 6, 2019 agenda as presented. Motion carried with unanimous ayes. Approval of Minutes MOTION by […]
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Rylma Owen turns 103
by Diane Rockall On May 9, Rylma Owen celebrated her 103rd birthday. She was born in 1916 to Art and Eva Nelson in Stockbridge Township where she grew up. Her father from Canada and her mother from Stockbridge were the major influences in her life, Owen said. Owen considers the war years to be […]
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Historian shares Civil War discovery hiding in plain sight
by Alex R. Weddon A lone bullet resting near the Civil War grave marker of soldier J.A. Clark was exciting news for famed historian Brian Egen Sunday, May 19 at the annual Waterloo Area Historical Society’s (WAHS) Volunteer Appreciation Social and business meeting. “No one has noticed it in this picture of the Monroe, Michigan […]
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Local farmer directs America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation
by Judy Williams and Patrice Johnson Each year, the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program offers farmers nationwide an opportunity to apply for a $2,500 grant that is then donated to a local nonprofit organization of the applicant’s choice. Stockbridge farmer Ben Topping applied, and in May learned his application was selected. He directed his $2,500 award to the […]
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Scarlet Tanagers: Bright, exotic, and rarely seen
article by Rose Collison, photos by Patrice Johnson Startlingly bright male scarlet tanagers strike those lucky enough to sight them as too exotic for northeastern woodlands. Actually, these birds are fairly common in oak forests around Stockbridge, but they often remain out of sight as they forage in the leafy upper branches. In spring the […]
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Junior and Senior High Honors Night signals bright future for Stockbridge youth
On May 16, Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School recognized junior and senior students for their outstanding efforts, demonstrating once again that, thanks to the promise of America’s youth, the future looks bright. The Stockbridge Community News wishes to thank the Stockbridge Junior and Senior High School administration for providing the list of names and awards […]
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Local EMTs deliver baby as ambulance races to hospital
revised 5/23/2019 by Mary Wilson and Patrice Johnson In the early morning hours of May 16, a call came into the SAESA ambulance from 911 services. A pregnant woman’s water had broken, the dispatcher said, and she was going into labor in a car en route to Sparrow Hospital. EMT paramedics Steve Gipe and Michael Biehn, both on […]
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Unadilla Township Police Dept. activity April 7-May 14
Sunday, 4/7 Assist Village of Pinckney Police Department-Fairwood Dr./Mower Rd. Domestic Verbal-Williamsville Rd./Roepke Rd. Monday, 4/8 Suspicious Vehicle-Arnold Rd./W. Lakeland Trl. Grass Fire-Townview Ln./Stonehouse Dr. Wednesday, 4/10 Conservation/Dumping Complaint-Church St./Webb St. Thursday, 4/11 Boating Complaint-Pleasant Dr./Woodside Dr. Assist EMS-Templer Rd./Doyle Rd. ATV Complaint-Roepke Rd./Oklahoma Dr. Saturday, 4/13 Animal Complaint-Kaiser Rd./Hadley Rd. Assist EMS-Pleasant Dr./Woodside Dr. […]
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Soccer Downs Charyl Stockwell on Senior Night
The girls’ soccer team picked up a pair of wins last week, including a 5-0 win over Charyl Stockwell Academy on Senior Night. Senior’s Rachel Frazzini, Paige Brown, Jazmine Hawkins, and Beth Plennert were honored in their final home game for the Panthers and they came out victorious. The Panthers took a 1-0 lead in […]