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Rural Perspectives: Enchanting ruby-throated hummingbirds known for varied flight patterns

by Diane Constable The ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochuscolubris) is our smallest bird, and one of the most enchanting. It is the most common hummingbird in the United States and can be found anywhere east of the Mississippi River in woods, old fields, along streams, and in our yards. The male hummingbird has deep-green back feathers and […]

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North Star Reach to Celebrate 10 Years of Camp Magic with Ribbon Cutting and Tour

by Hope Salyer North Star Reach will celebrate a decade of providing life-changing camp experiences for children with serious health challenges and their families with a special 10th anniversary ribbon-cutting ceremony and camp tour Wednesday, July 1. The event will take place from noon to 2:30 p.m. at North Star Reach, 1200 University Camp Drive […]

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Positive Parenting

When children grieve, and what I learned by: Dr. Erin Clifton Some experiences in parenting are completely unexpected. You’re left feeling caught flat-footed and wholly unprepared. Having to walk my teenagers through the death of their father was one of them. I quickly realized there is no perfect roadmap for grief—especially for children. Sometimes it […]

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Woah Nellie!

Is your rhubarb crop in overdrive? Try ‘Rhubarb Nut Bread’ for the win! by Mary Jo David This month we’re circling back to the “Book of Favorite Recipes” compiled in 1988 by the First United Methodist Church of Waterloo. The copy I’m using belongs to SCN board member Nancy Wisman, and at this point, she’s […]

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Stockbridge Recognizes Top Ten Seniors Ahead of Graduation

by Hope Salyer As graduation day approaches, the Stockbridge Community News is proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of the Class of 2026 Top Ten Seniors. These students have distinguished themselves through years of hard work, dedication, leadership and commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom. The Stockbridge Community News congratulates each […]