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Honoring our veterans
by Patrice Johnson The stakes of the bloody Civil War couldn’t have been higher. If the Confederates won, the nation would be rift in two, and the Confederacy, founded on slavery, would emerge as a separate nation. If the Union Army prevailed, the economic foundation of the plantation-based South would be destroyed. Brothers were fighting […]
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Local McDonald’s gives back to education
by Cindy Lance Darlene and Scott Karns, the owners of the McDonald’s in Stockbridge, believe in giving back to the communities where they operate their businesses. This year they wanted to do something special to celebrate their 20th anniversary in Stockbridge and show their appreciation to the community. After discussing many possible ways to recognize […]
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Hope Amid Sadness
by Chief of Police Johnnie Torres, Jr. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have […]
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Sackrider Hill cross removed
by Tina Cole-Mullins A large white cross that stood for nearly 70 years on state land in the Waterloo State Recreation Area at the top of Sackrider Hill was removed May 14 following a complaint that it violated the separation of church and state. The complaint was filed by an unnamed lifelong resident to the […]
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Raise the roof with Waterloo First Community Church
by Tina Cole-Mullins Adversity has hit Waterloo First Community Church, but its small and dedicated congregation is determined to “Raise the Roof” and keep the doors open. With the church roof in dire need of repair, Pastor Georgie Dack launched the “Raise the Roof” fundraising campaign in April. The long-term project has a goal of […]
Obituary: Christopher Wayne Allen aged 39
Christopher Wayne Allen, 39, of Stockbridge passed away May 13, 2018. Chris was born to Dudley and Diana Patton Allen. He is survived by his mother and brothers, Brian Allen and Chad (Pia) Allen, nieces Aubree and Skylar. He was preceded in death by his father, Dudley. Chris was blessed with many friends from every […]
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SAEF sponsors 16 scholarship funds
By volunteer staff The Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation (SAEF) sponsors 16 separate scholarship funds. Each affords between $250 and $5,000 for college or trade school bound Stockbridge graduates. These scholarships serve as the “wind at their back” to further the education of Stockbridge graduates. They also provide recognition for high school accomplishments, motivation to manage […]
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Police Blotter from Chief Johnnie Torres Jr.
Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 04/21/18, 6:33 pm: Police assisted SAESA in the 500 block of Cherry for an elderly man who had fallen. 4/22/18, 12:20 am: Traffic stop on M-52/Green Rd. for speeding. Upon contact with the driver, a 27-yr-old Grand Ledge man, it was discovered that he was operating […]
Thank You Donors Stan and Susan Daily
The Stockbridge Community News wishes to express its appreciation to Stan and Susan Daily for their generous donation. Welcome new friends!
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Lady’s Tea fundraiser debuts to great success
by Patrice Johnson. Photo credits: Judy Williams Nearly 30 women from the area gathered at Gee Farms in Bunkerhill, Wed., May 16, for a debut fundraiser for the Stockbridge Community News. The Lady’s Tea, sponsored by Gee Farms and the Stockbridge Area Garden Club, raised $390 for SCN, and a good time was had by […]