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Micah Beauregard Has Eyes on a State Title
Only a handful of runners can say they have a shot at winning a state title in track and field, but Stockbridge junior Micah Beauregard thinks he may have a shot a winning one in two events. Beauregard will go into this week’s Division 3 State Finals at Jenison with his sights set on the […]
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A son scratches the surface on describing his father, Gary Adiska, D.D.S.
by Brian Adiska Most of the time Dad is just another name. We say it thousands of times without much thought to how privileged we are to call someone by that title. On Father’s Day, we have the chance and clarify, reflect and thank that person when we may have fallen short other days in […]
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Panthers Record Breaking Freshman has Lofty Goals
Records are meant to be broken, but Rylee Tolson is shattering all of Stockbridge High School girls track and cross country records and she is just a freshman. Tolson in just her first year of high school already has set the girl’s school record in cross country in the fall and this spring set the […]
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From the Superintendent’s Desk:
Now is an exciting time to be part of Stockbridge Community Schools First of all, thank you to the school district community for all your support this school year. We are making great strides in every area of our school system as we continue to build upon our district-wide goals. One goal is to focus […]
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Memorial Day: More than a 3-day weekend
by Judy Williams and Jim Aust Back in 1968 when Congress moved Memorial Day from May 30 to the last Monday in May, many people opposed the change for fear the public might forget the meaning of the day. As the bereaved sister of young man who gave his life for this country, I attend […]
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Doug Prater: A father above and beyond
by Tina Cole-Mullins Doug Prater, a father figure to many youth in his church community, is also a man who shares his strong faith with his own children. “All my memories are special,” daughter Cyndi reflected. “He was simply always there for us, no matter what.” Prater, formerly a singer with the Glory Land Singers, […]
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BRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE
Members of Stockbridge Pack 768 and Chelsea Boy Scout Troop 425 gathered at Mackinder-Glenn Legion Hall Post 510 for the annual Remembrance Flag Placement Ceremony. The scouts placed approximately 500 American flags. “It makes history come alive,” Assistant Cub Master Jennifer Schipul said. “Kids get to see a representation of how many people actually […]
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A son honors his father, Curtis White for Father’s Day
by Larry White What makes my dad, Curtis White, special to me and my three siblings is that we know he really loved us and cared about us. We were not wealthy by American standards, but certainly had everything we needed. He was a good provider. We wanted for nothing. The four of us […]
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Reader supplied additional name of veteran who died within the year
Justin Wayne Allen served in the Iraq Freedom War. Died December 17, 2018.
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Ask an Expert: What a difference a part makes
by John and Theresa Kightlinger of My Body Shop This month we touch on the difference in parts used to repair a vehicle. Many consumers may be aware of the existence of tried and trusted non-OEM (non-Original Equipment Manufacturer) mechanical parts sold at traditional and highly advertised auto parts stores. Sears Die Hard batteries, NAPA, […]