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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 […]
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Girls varsity softball beats Webberville 14 – 7
by Darren Hejnal Stockbridge Panthers took the lead in with a big third inning and then went on to a 14-7 victory over Webberville on April 19. The game was tied at seven with Stockbridge Panthers Varsity batting in the bottom of the third when they erupted for seven runs. Stockbridge earned the victory despite […]
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Girls varsity softball beats Vandercook Lake HS/MS 8 – 3
by Darren Hejnal Stockbridge snatched the lead late in the game in an 8-3 victory over Vandercook Lake on Friday. The game was tied at two with the Panthers batting in the bottom of the fifth when Paige Wooden singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run. In the bottom of the third inning, Stockbridge […]
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Did you know?
by Molly Howlett Following up on the blight issue regarding unlicensed vehicles around the Village of Stockbridge, Fred Cattell reports that about two-thirds of the vehicles have been removed. Fred has stressed the willingness of the Village to help get this problem resolved, and is happy with the cooperation of the residents. He will continue […]
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Grant Whitaker Memorial Highway unveiled
Article and photos by Patrice Johnson The sun broke gently through puffy white clouds during the afternoon of Friday, April 27, as more than 50 people gathered for the unveiling of signage marking the Grant Whitaker Memorial Highway. Friends and family, law officers and government officials assembled at the intersection of Mich. 52 and Mich. […]