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Save the Date- 15th Annual Festival of Tables
Article and Photo by Judy Williams The Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation (SAEF) is busy planning its 15th annual fundraiser, the Festival of Tables. Co-chair persons, Chuck Wisman and Carrie Graham are actively organizing and delegating responsibilities. Graham shook her head and stated, “There is so much that needs to be done, I’m just […]
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Reindeer bring holiday cheer to Stockbridge Library
Article and photos by Paul Crandall Live reindeer brought holiday cheer Thursday, December 14 to the Stockbridge Library, Capital Area District Library, in a festive observance of the holiday season. The Reindeer, two-year-old Sven and eight-month-old Duke, greeted visitors outdoors while those who ventured inside were treated to hot chocolate, crafts and holiday dulcimer music provided […]
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Police Blotter submitted by Police Chief Johnnie W. Torres Jr.
Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 12/04/2017 4:10: The Stockbridge Police Department was dispatched to the 4000 block of E. Main Street in response to a mail carrier advising that they heard someone screaming in distress at this location. The mail carrier then left. Police arrived and discovered that a 77 […]
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE: What it is and can it work in Stockbridge?
Below, the Stockbridge Community News is pleased to introduce the first of a new monthly column from Chief of Police, Johnnie Torres, Jr.: By Chief Johnnie Torres, Jr. In criminal justice there are several approaches to achieve justice. For many, justice may mean that when a person commits a crime against another person, he or […]
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Groups and resources enriching our community
The Stockbridge area is home to a wide array of nonprofit and charitable organizations, all for the benefit of local residents. The information below represents a first pass at compiling descriptions and contact information. Descriptions have been cropped here due to space limitations. To see the expanded descriptions, go to Stockbridgecommunitynews.com. Not listed or notice […]
SHS boys varsity basketball falls to Eaton Rapids
The Panthers lost another close game on Tuesday night at home against Eaton Rapids. Battling injuries, Stockbridge had a short bench, but fought hard and came up just a little short. Chris Hall led the game in scoring 14 points and added 4 assists and 3 rebounds. Senior Chris Jenkins led the team with 7 […]
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Fourth Graders Tour Lansing Capitol
by Bev Glynn, photos by parents Friday, Dec. 8. fourth grade students from Heritage Elementary School toured the Capitol in Lansing, Michigan. As the group viewed the building, they were awed by its magnificent structure. The original building completed construction and opened in 1879, then was restored and rededicated in 1989. Students met Representative Tom […]
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Mackenzie Williams signs to play basketball at Madonna
by Patrice Johnson. Photos by Judy Wiliams. December 11 marked a watershed day for SHS senior Mackenzie Williams. Surrounded by family and coaches past and future, she signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Madonna University next fall. The athlete, talented in multiple sports, was offered a full basketball scholarship with the Livonia, Michigan […]
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Stockbridge library’s holiday open house bigger and better than ever
by Paul Crandall The Stockbridge Library of Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) was hopping with holiday cheer on Sunday, Dec. 10 with about 100 guests visiting the library’s annual holiday open house. Top-flight jazz presented by the Generations Quintet and delicious refreshments catered by Suzi Greenway propelled the festivities, as the weather followed suit with […]