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Rural Perspectives: Colorful northern flicker can eat up to 5,000 ants daily
by Diane Constable The northern flicker (Colaptes auratus), which translates to chiseler-golden, is our most colorful woodpecker and has some interesting behaviors. As one of our larger native woodpeckers, it is 11 to 12 inches long, has a 16-to-20-inch wingspan and weighs in between 4 and 5.6 ounces. It has a distinctive color pattern of […]
Stockbridge area policing affected by millage defeat and budget shortfalls
by Mary Jo David On Aug. 4, Stockbridge Township voters voted down a public safety millage proposal. That proposal would have earmarked 2.4 mills specifically for police services, including operating expenses, sworn police officers, administrative staff, operations, replacement and additional equipment and vehicles, and for related program support for public safety. As a result of […]
All You Can Eat Country Breakfast: Sept. 20
The First Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge is hosting an All You Can Eat Country Breakfast on Sunday, September 20 from 8 a.m. to Noon for the twentieth annual All Clubs Day event in Stockbridge. Everyone is welcome to attend the breakfast served at the First Presbyterian Church CE Building, located at 101 S. Center Street, […]
Neighborhood Garage Sale Sept. 10-12
NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE Multiple Families ROEPKE RD in Gregory between Boyce and Bowdish Tools, Furniture, China, Waterford, Small Appliances, Designer Purses, Craft Supplies THUR 9/10 – SAT 9/12 9:00 – 2:00
Around the Open Air Market
Community impacts of local markets are economic and social by Kristen Stromski The Open Air Market is so much more than just a place to shop. Each week, we work to bring community members together to support our vendors while creating opportunities for connection, collaboration, and community. Some may imagine that a local farmers market […]
Neighborhood Garage Sale Sept. 10-12
NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE Multiple Families ROEPKE RD in Gregory between Boyce and Bowdish Tools, Furniture, China, Waterford, Small Appliances, Designer Purses, Craft Supplies THUR 9/10 – SAT 9/12 9:00 – 2:00
Welcome Breakfast: New superintendent kicks off school year for SCS teachers and staff
by Mary Jo David On Aug. 17, the Stockbridge Community Schools district welcomed back staff at its annual Welcome Back Breakfast. By 8 a.m., teachers, administrators, and support staff filled the cafeteria at the Jr./Sr. High School. The agenda included introductions of new staff, years-of-service acknowledgements, recognition of the Helen B. Mitteer Employee of the […]
Stockbridge preschoolers to explore nature, build science skills with grant help
by Kelsey Rasmussen On any given morning at Smith Elementary, you might find a four-year-old crouching on the nature trail, magnifying glass in hand, studying the underside of a leaf or rock. Or listening, perfectly still, for birdsong in the outdoor classroom. Or building a tiny shelter from sticks and cardboard and asking, “What kind […]
Superintendent’s Desk: Moving beyond information sharing to more meaningful communication
by Jeffrey Trapp, superintendent of schools As the calendar turns to September and we settle into the rhythm of the new school year, I find myself reflecting on the energy that has filled our hallways these past few weeks. It has been a joy to see our students reconnecting with friends and teachers. As I […]
Neighborhood Garage Sale Sept. 10-12
NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE Multiple Families ROEPKE RD in Gregory between Boyce and Bowdish Tools, Furniture, China, Waterford, Small Appliances, Designer Purses, Craft Supplies THUR 9/10 – SAT 9/12 9:00 – 2:00