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Faces of addiction – Part One: Not me, not my child, not the one I love…
by Tina Cole-Mullins Loretta Wright’s oldest son, Eric, was only 25 when he became addicted to the painkiller Vicodin. “I knew he had a problem when he started missing work and leaving his kids with me,” she recently shared in a very open interview. Numbers and statistics on addiction and the opioid crisis vary and are […]
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U Drive. U Text. U Pay.
By Police Chief Johnnie Torres It’s summer break and time to talk about the very serious matter of distracted driving. Distracted driving laws don’t just prohibit texting and driving. The Michigan Vehicle Code (Section 257.602b) also prohibits reading, typing, or sending messages while driving on the roadways. While the civil fine for violating this law […]
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Staff Spotlight: Leslie Cummings brings it home
by Amy Haggerty Professionalismand nurturingare two words to describe Leslie Cummings. This guidance counselor has worn many hats during her 23 years of working with grades 9 through 12 in the Stockbridge Community School District, and not the least of which involves assisting students with their futures. According to Principal Jeff Trapp, “Leslie is a […]
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Join us for Gregory’s 44th annual 4th of July celebration to commemorate our nation’s freedom
Join us for Gregory’s 44th annual 4th of July celebration to commemorate our nation’s freedom DOWNTOWN GREGORY Schedule of Events 10:00 a.m. Church service by the Southwest Church of the Nazarene under the tent in the park Early Chicken BBQ ticket sales at the township offices entryway Parade line up begins (M106 closed to […]
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Chamber names Cheryl Holloway Volunteer of the Year
by Patrice Johnson In keeping with tradition, the Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce announced its Volunteer of the Year award during the annual Day in the Village, and this year a retired Stockbridge teacher was named recipient. Cheryl Holloway’s unwavering commitment to Outreach’s Tide Me Over program ranked high among her many kind and generous […]
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July’s Student of the Month: Eastyn Good inspires kindness and compassion
by Cassandra Watson As many local residents are well aware, the Stockbridge area is home to a strong and unique body of students. Eastyn Good, nominated and selected by school staff and administrators as Student of the Month, is one such young man. This Stockbridge Elementary School student has faced exceptionally difficult challenges in his […]
Thank You Donor Sts Cornelius & Cyprian Catholic Church
The Stockbridge Community News wishes to express its appreciation to Sts Cornelius & Cyprian Catholic Church for their generous donation. Welcome new friends!
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Local author awarded two national awards
by Judy Williams Congratulations are in order for first-time author Patrice Johnson. The Stockbridge resident, former Stockbridge teacher, non-paid editor-in-chief of the Stockbridge Community News, and a graduate of Stockbridge High School was notified that her book is the winner of two national awards. The Fall and Rise of Tyler Johnson was selected as Winner […]
VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE Council Meeting
VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE Council Meeting 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room #112 June 4, 2018 at 7:00pm UNAPPROVED Minutes Meeting called to order by President Howlett at 7:00 pm. Roll Call: PRESENT: President Molly Howlett Pro-Tem Frederick Cattell Trustee Patrick Harden Trustee Richard Mullins Trustee Carmelita ValdezWeaks ABSENT: Trustee Christina DuWig Others Present: Debbie […]
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The wins keep coming: SCN honored with three national awards
by Agnes Geiger After winning top honors in at-large competitions, the Stockbridge Community News earned three awards in the 2018 National Communications Contest of the National Federation of Press Women. To win the national honors, SCN competed against dozens of entries that had received first-place awards in state or at-large contests. SCN, a monthly […]