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Looking Back in Time – June
by Diane Rockall Looking back in time often has us think of long ago, but it can actually mean yesterday or one hour ago. This month we will recall more recent past events for our area, the country and the world. At the end of June 2008, Ruth Camp announced the sale of the Stockbridge […]
Death Notice
Ronald T.Collings, Munith died May 26, 2018 graveside service 10:00 a.m. Friday June 1, 2018 at Oakland Cemetery, Stockbridge.
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Memorial Day in Stockbridge: A Day of Remembrance
Memorial Day, May 28, in Stockbridge marked a day of family, of remembrance and of honoring those who gave their lives for the preservation of democracy in the USA. Photo credit: Judy Williams
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Stockbridge Women’s Soccer Team wins against Barry County Christian
by SCN volunteer reporter The Stockbridge Women’s Soccer Team traveled to Barry County Christian on Monday, May 21 for their second to last regular season match of the 2018 season. Despite a steady cold rain during much of the contest, the Panthers came home with a 4-1 win. Panther forward, Faith Whitt, scored early in […]
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From the Superintendent’s desk: Congratulations to all of our graduates!
by Superintendent Karl Heidrich On Sunday, June 3rd, our district showcased and honored our seniors who have satisfactorily met the credit requirements to walk across the stage and receive their diplomas. We cannot thank our staff enough for instructing, guiding, and mentoring our students throughout all grade levels in preparation for this special day and […]
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Masons to conduct free Child ID Program at ‘A Day In The Village’
On Saturday June 16th, the Stockbridge Masonic Lodge #130 will be providing a free child identification program. The event will be held between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm at the SAESA Ambulance Building, which is located at 125 South Center Street in Stockbridge. The program is being provided as a part of, […]
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Don’t miss Memorial Day events in Stockbridge
Monday, May 28: 10:00–Stockbridge American Legion Post 510 service. 11:00–Parade to Oaklawn cemetery with roll call of fallen veterans. After parade: Chicken barbecue at the Legion Hall.
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Flower planting beautifies Gregory
by Judy Williams The forecast of rain and the prospect of back-straining work in the hot morning sun proved no deterrent as eight civic-minded gardeners gathered Saturday, May 26, to plant flowers along Michigan 36 in Gregory. In all, 18 flats of petunias and more than a dozen bags of mulch now add splashes of red, white and […]
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Student of the Month for June: Brandon Nelson honored as leader
By Cindy Lance Brandon Nelson has leadership skills that are hard to miss as a sophomore at Stockbridge High School. School principals selected him for the prestigious HOBY Student Leadership Seminar this summer. “Brandon is a well-rounded leader that has been recognized by our staff,” said Jeff Trapp and Joe Wenzel, principals of Stockbridge Senior […]
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Michigan Patriotism in the Civil War
by Ron Kaiser Sentiment to abolish slavery expanded for decades before the outbreak of the Civil War, and throughout the years, Michigan led the way. Residents supported the abolitionists; they played roles in the Underground Railroad, a network that covertly helped slaves escape north to freedom. Then at 3 a.m., April 12, 1861, Confederate forces […]