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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 […]
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Brrrrr. Old Man Winter has found us!
by Rose Collison We had a good stretch of weather for a while, but Old Man Winter has finally found us. The first snow is always exciting and puts everyone in the Christmas spirit. The trees now hold snow and resemble a painted picture—brings back memories of snowy days from years gone by.
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Christmas spirit alive and well among Masons and American Legion
When the brothers at Stockbridge Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 130 were able to purchase all wish-list gifts except for one for their Christmas Outreach program, the Sons of the American Legion post 150 joined forces with them. “I was talking with some of my friends from here in town,” Mason senior warden C.G. Lantis […]
Stockbridge community greenhouse up and running
The Stockbridge Community Greenhouse is up and running. A few community members have shared their gardening tips with student gardeners, and Josh Nichols encouraged others to reach out to him at 517-917-3223 or at nicholsj@panthernet.net if they would like to share information or use some of the space in the greenhouse for their gardening needs. . […]
Smith Elementary Winter Carnival
Photos by Julie Shotwell Smith Elementary was a happening place on Thursday, December 7th. Great family fun for everyone.