Latest News
8 mins read
We Receive Letters: A letter to the editor
Surprise, Surprise. What happens when an atheist newspaper reporter, award-winning legal affairs editor of the Chicago Tribune, no less, thoroughly investigates Christianity so as to prove to his wife that she was wrong to have become a Christian? In the case of Lee Strobel, he ends up writing a book titled The Case For Christ. After […]
4 mins read
Obituary: Mike Jones
Michael Todd Jones, age 51, of Gregory, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 8, 2019 at his home. He leaves behind his loving wife Christene (Schlupe) Jones and sons Wesley Robert and Ethan Michael. Mike was born in Southfield, Michigan on September 5, 1967 to parents Merton (Bud) and Judith (Lange) Jones, both […]
2 mins read
Guidelines for Letters to the Editor
Reprinted from the October 2017, edition of the Stockbridge Community News Have a […]
2 mins read
Baseball takes three from Leslie
The Stockbridge baseball team opened GLAC play by taking three games from rival Leslie this week. The Panthers opened the series by sweeping a doubleheader 3-0 and 13-1 at Leslie Tuesday. Alex Rose was nearly unhittable on the mound in the opener, allowing just one hit and striking out 12 for the comlete game win. […]
1 min read
Track Teams Run at Lansing Catholic
The Stockbridge track teams opened their season by running at the Lansing Catholic Relays Wednesday in the 2019 season opener for the Panthers While the Panthers did not place well in the finals standings, they did have some strong individual performances. The boys finished in 12th place. Micah Beauregard came home first in the 800 […]
3 mins read
Staff Spotlight: Cheryl Walsh and Nancy Wisman lead refreshed Stockbridge Community Virtual School
by Amy Haggerty Not every student is academically inclined, and since 1994, Stockbridge Community Schools has provided students different pathways to complete their graduation requirements. The new Stockbridge Community Virtual School, reborn of the former Alternative Education program, helps academically challenged students obtain the high school credits necessary to earn their high school diplomas. Leading […]
1 min read
Local art contest winners featured at Farmer’s State Bank open house
by Jenny Smith Punch, popcorn, and cake welcomed visitors to the Farmer’s State Bank open house on Wednesday, March 27. The bank’s walls displayed new artwork from local students. The contest began after a remodel several years ago. Ever since the bank has annually highlighted many talented artists throughout the years. This year will also […]
1 min read
Softball Opens With Sweep of Leslie
The Stockbridge softball team opened the 2019 campaign in a big way Tuesday with a doubleheader sweep of GLAC rival Leslie. The Panthers came a way with a pair of mercy wins 16-0 and 16-1 over the Blackhawks to start 2-0 in the conference. Hannah Lockhart struck out seven and allowed just one hit on […]
Death notice – Jones
Michael T.Jones, Gregory died April 8, 2019. A celebration of life open house is to be held Saturday, April 20 from 1 to 4 pm at Staffan-Mitchell funeral home, Chelsea. Contributions an be made to a fund established for his sons Wesley and Ethan.
1 min read
EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSN. – CHAPTER 55 AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS
by Vickie Vandenbelt, EAA Secretary The Experimental Aircraft Association-Chapter 55 of Mason has named five students as recipients of their Newberry Aviation Scholarship for 2019. Aaron Taylor and Anthony Guthrie are students in the Flight Training Program at Eastern Michigan University. They were each awarded a scholarship in the amount of $600. Alisia Lira was […]