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Shhh! Let’s not talk about that
By Tina Cole-Mullins The word suicide is often spoken in hushed tones with lowered heads and sidelong glances. Yet many families in our community are all too familiar with this taboo topic’s heartache and loss. In fact, suicide ranks as one of the leading causes of death in the United States. According to the Center […]
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Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: What you and the team have done for the Stockbridge Community Schools and the communities of Stockbridge, Munith and Gregory is nothing short of amazing! I will continue to do all I can to help in any way. Cindy Lance, Stockbridge School Board Member
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Groundbreaking ceremony launches Chelsea-to-Stockbridge trail construction
Article and photos by Matt Pegouskie A groundbreaking ceremony on February 24 celebrated a new trail that will connect Chelsea to Stockbridge and the Washtenaw County Border-to-Border Trail. Stockbridge Parks and Recreation representatives joined with Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative (HWPI), the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Department of Transportation and Washtenaw County Parks and […]
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Village trustees approve contract for building inspection in effort to move BA Sports debacle forward
By Abigail Walls Inching toward a solution for the condemned downtown building that spans the distance from Cravingz to the pharmacy, the Village Council this month approved a contract establishing a new building inspector for the Village of Stockbridge. The resolution approved at the March 5 meeting established a contract between the Village and Associated […]
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Letter to the editor: The old barn was torn down
Dear Editor: Some time ago I wrote an article about a wonderful old barn and the joy I got from seeing it as I passed by on my way to worship. The barn was showing signs of neglect but still held the promise of continued usefulness if given some attention and loving care. I’m sorry […]
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Stockbridge Police Department Highlights: March 2-6
by Chief of Police Johnnie Torres, Jr. 3/2/18, 4:45 pm: Check welfare of a juvenile. SPD was notified by the Michigan State Police that a call was placed to the suicide hotline about a Stockbridge area juvenile who was making statements about harming themselves. SPD was able to I.D. the minor through sources and discovered […]
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Stockbridge Students Make a Splash in Underwater Robotics at Innovative Vehicle Design Challenge
Saturday, March 10, students from Stockbridge Jr/Sr. High School placed first in Design and Innovation at this year’s Square One Education Network’s Underwater Innovative Vehicle Design Challenge. The IVD challenge, which took place at the Roseville High School in Roseville, Mich., marked the 10th annual event for Square One. This year’s Stockbridge team consisted of […]
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Signs of Spring!
Article and photos by Rose Collison. Even though March came in like a lion, some signs of spring are showing. Tulips and daffodils nudge their way toward the light, lilac trees are sprouting buds on their branches and pussy willow trees are blooming. Red-winged black birds have returned, as have the robins. Geese are scouting […]
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Home burns on North Main Street
Monday night, March 12, around 10 p.m. fire trucks from Stockbridge and Unadilla fire departments were called to the residence of Brandon Robinson and his family. Unofficial reports indicate that all family members evacuated the home to safety. The home, located on north Main Street at the intersection of Dexter Trail, Stockbridge, appeared to suffer complete […]