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School Staff Spotlight: Craig Rehmann working to make a difference
article and photos by Amy Haggerty Craig Rehmann comes from a family of teachers, so it’s no surprise he would also choose a career in education. The fifth-grade teacher who teaches every subject to his class at Heritage Elementary School grinned and said, ”I’m a product of my environment.” Both his grandparents and an aunt were […]
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Stockbridge Class of 2018 top ten seniors
Ayleana Kristine Crabtree-Valedictorian Parents: Michael and Kristy Crabtree Honors/Activites: All A honor roll, AP Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, ALgebra C, and English 10. Inspiration: Her parents inspire her to be better and her teachers inspire her to go further. Philosophy: Hard work isn’t scary. Scary is waking up just to realize you’ve never had […]
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SAESA Sale Update
by Hope Salyer Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority General Manager John Beck responded to a FOIA request by the Stockbridge Community News on May 1 following the earlier article on the sale of the Old Ford Dealership. Per documents obtained from the FOIA request, SAESA purchased the building for $1,250,000 on March 5, 2018. Stockbridge […]
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Messages we receive
April 29, 2018 Hello Editor, Thank you so much for the beautiful story and pictures, we truly appreciate all you have done. It is people like you and our local paper that make us proud to live in Stockbridge. Clyde Whitaker
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A Look Back In Time – May 2018
by Diane Rockall On May 3, 1888, the Stockbridge Sun featured the Decoration Day custom of placing flowers on the graves of veterans and discussions of sacrifice. Also in May, Sarah M. Goodwin died and her funeral was held in the Baptist Church. Articles on Waterloo, Parkers’ Corners and Gregory also were featured. Selected ads […]
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SCN Editor in Chief Patrice Johnson presents at writing conference touted as one of three best in country
by Judy Williams Stockbridge Community News’ own editor in chief, Patrice Johnson, was selected as one of 13 authors to present at the prestigious Rally of Writers, held Sat., April 14, in the Lansing Community College Conference Center. Linda Peckham, chairman of the committee that plans the event, recalled the growth of Rally, now in […]
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Farewell and Godspeed to John and Nancy Ocwieja
By Roberta Ludtke Forty years ago, a young couple graduated from MSU and made their home in Stockbridge. Since then, John and Nancy Ocwieja have made significant, positive contributions to their community, and their legacy will continue long after their impending move to Colorado to be near their grandchildren. While Nancy taught elementary school in Stockbridge […]
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Blood Drive May 3
American Red Cross Blood Drive. Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Stockbridge First Presbyterian Church (Church Building) from 1:00 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. Volunteers are always needed.
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Louis Salow and Dawn Ransom named FSB vice presidents
by Patrice Johnson Louis Salow and Dawn Ransom were appointed to positions of Assistant Vice President at Farmers State Bank, Chairman and CEO Craig M. Goodlock announced on April 24. Salow, now Assistant Vice President – Credit Administrator, joined the bank January 24, 2011, and has extensive commercial and mortgage lending experience. Salow, a Stockbridge […]
Death Notices
Betty F. McGlothen, formerly Munith and Jackson died April 24, 2018. Memorial service Wednesday, May 9, 2018 11:00 a.m. Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Robert “Boone” Smith, Munith, died April 25, 2018. Memorial service, April 30, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Jeruel Baptist Church, Munith. Visitation April 29 from 5 to 8 p.m.at Caskey-Mitchell […]