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Five Bowdish Brothers troop off to the Civil War: Not all return
by Ron Kaiser and Patrice Johnson One can only imagine the anguish of John and Emeline Bowdish on watching five of their sons troop off to the bloody, nation-dividing Civil War. If he were not merely 14 years old when the war began in 1861, their sixth son, Fernando, might well have joined his older […]
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Student of the Month for May: Coco Cesarz takes the lead
By Cindy Lance Although only in sixth grade, Coco Cesarz is taking the lead in a project that would make her school a better place, protect the environment and improve the health of her classmates. Cesarz is trying to bring a refillable water bottle station to Heritage Elementary. Her work on the project was recognized by […]
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Scholarship Awards: The end game of SAEF’s Festival of Tables
by Bruce Wm. Brown The March evening at Heritage School ran late. Then constant clatter rang through the cafeteria as many hands went to work to return the school furniture to its place. The custodian looked pleased as he pointed and gave directions, smiling no doubt because he could get a lot done quickly […]
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Memorial Day: Rooted in the kindness of two Michigan girls
By Patrice Johnson The stakes of the bloody Civil War couldn’t have been higher. If the Confederates won, the nation would be a 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 […]
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Volunteers spring clean Beckwith Preserve
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 22, about a dozen volunteers gathered at Beckwith Preserve in Stockbridge Township for a spring cleaning work day. Garbed in leather work gloves and eager to dive into the workday, Dana Wright and David Lindemer slid a water jug onto a truck’s tailgate and made sure everyone knew to […]
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Wellness challenge kicks off to powerful start
Article and photos by Harvey Morrell, Bridge to Wellness Challenge program director On March 3, the Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition launched a 15-week “Bridge to Wellness Challenge,” hoping to bring a more active and healthy lifestyle to area residents. With the support of 5 Healthy Towns Foundation and other area businesses and organizations, the program was offered […]
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Update on Stockbridge State Bank and Eaton Federal merger
by Cindy Lance While the recently announced Stockbridge State Bank (SSB) merger with Eaton Federal came as a surprise to many in the community, it is not uncommon in the industry. Tim Jewell, President, and CEO of Eaton Federal stated, “The ever-increasing costs of technology and regulatory compliance have become a huge challenge for small […]
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Senior Portfolio: A time to reflect
By Cindy Lance What have been the significant learning experiences of the last four years, and how will they impact your future? Answering this question would give any of us pause, and as another school year draws to a close, many Stockbridge High School seniors are busy preparing final presentations on this topic. The English […]
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Train now for the Be Fit 5k Fun Run
By Erin Clifton At the time of this printing, hopefully the snow will have melted, and we will be well on our way into Spring. At Positively Chiropractic that means we have running on the brain. Well, maybe not so much running, but planning for our 3rd annual Be Fit 5k Fun Run. At Positively […]
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 16, 2018
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES April 16, 2018 Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order on April 16, 2018 at 7:30 pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the meeting Supervisor CG Lantis, Clerk Becky Muraf, Treasurer Kris Lauckner, Trustee Terry Sommer, Trustee Ed Wetherell. Member […]