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Mona Moeckel: Turning 97 years old and family-focused as ever
by Patrice Johnson Mona (Mills) Moeckel has witnessed the emergence of aerosol cans and movie cameras, of jet engines and radar. She grew up during the Great Depression, kept the home fires burning as her husband trooped off to World War II, and raised eight children. This March, this petite, compassionate woman who was born […]
Death Notices
Sharon M McInnes, connections to area. No details given Wilma J. Simmons, Parma died January 8, 2018. Services will be January 15, 2018 from Caskey-Mitchell at 11 a.m. Visitation at funeral home January 14 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Janice E. Lawrence, Gregory, passed away January 10, services Chelsea January 17 at 11 a.m.Visitation funeral home, Chelsea, […]
Staff Spotlight: Michelle Burke adds STEAM to STEM at Smith Elementary
By Patrice Johnson In 1957 when Russia launched its Sputnik satellite, images from space sent shock waves across the world. Fear of Russian control of the final frontier chilled Americans to their bones and roused the nation’s competitive spirit. Within a year, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed the creation of the National Aeronautics and Space […]
Local girl scout troops provide Christmas gifts
Three local Girl Scout troops provided Christmas gifts for two local families through the Stockbrige Community Outreach Adopt-a-Family program.
Death Notices
Rosalie N. Brown, Stockbridge – died Jan. 6, 2018 in Jackson. Arrangements are pending with Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home of Stockbridge.
Thank You Donor John and Nancy Ocwieja
The Stockbridge Community News wishes to express its appreciation to John & Nancy Ocwieja for their generous donation.
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Madonna University makes it a Stockbridge twofer
by Judy Williams Recently, 2017 SHS graduate Alexis Craft signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan. She will be joining her former teammate and friend Mackenzie Williams, class of 2018. “Since graduating last year, I have been working to earn money for school,” Craft stated. “I’m so excited […]
Lions Club presents donation to Community Outreach
After sponsoring five families for Christmas, Stockbridge Lions Club president, Gordie Kunzelman, presented a check for an additional $1,000 to Karen Smith for Stockbridge Community Outreach during their first regular 2018 dinner meeting in the Township Hall. Karen Smith gave an informative and entertaining presentation to Lions Club members.
Farmers State Bank donates $1,850 to Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation through its Casual Because We Care Program
The employees of Farmers State Bank recently presented a check to Chuck Wisman for the Stockbridge Area Education Foundation for $1,850.00. These funds came from the bank’s Casual Because We Care Program, an optional program for employees to wear jeans on Fridays for a small fee. According to Chief Marketing Officer Laurie Goodlock, CFMP, “Each […]
Death Notices
Shelley R. Hursh, Stockbridge – died December 30, 2017. Funeral Thursday January 4, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. from Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home. Burial at Oaklawn Cemetery follows. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. Thursday.Memorial contributions may be made to the family