Praying Mantis
article and photo by Rose Collison Article and photo by Rose Collison Praying Mantises are generally 2 to 3 inches long, but they may stretch up to a foot in length, depending on species. Their colors vary from light greens to pink. Most Mantids are pea green or brown. They have a triangular-shaped head with […]
Stockbridge Dollar General Closing for a Few Days for Remodel
by Mary Jo David The Dollar General store located at 4593 S. M52, in Stockbridge, Mich., will be closing for part of the week, beginning at 5 p.m. on Sunday July 19, with plans to re-open on Thursday, July 23. Lisa Rocca, manager at the Stockbridge Dollar General, has been looking forward to this remodel […]
Stockbridge DDA launches COVID-19 relief fund for small businesses
by Agnes Geiger Small businesses are struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic, but some local help may be on the way. The Stockbridge Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has established the “Bridge to the Future COVID-19 Relief Fund” to aid businesses in the downtown TIF district. With donations from the community, the DDA hopes to provide support […]
Obituary: Jeffrey Lukenich
Jeffrey P. Lukenich, age 51, of Grass Lake, Michigan, beloved son, husband, father, and brother, passed away at his home on July 8, 2020. He was born in Jackson, Michigan on February 9, 1969. Jeffrey graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1988. He loved spending time outdoors fishing, boating, snowmobiling, and hunting. He had worked […]
The ever famous Dandelion and its benefits!
article and photo by Rose Collison The dandelion, a common meadow herb of the sunflower family, is one of the first wildflowers to greet us during early spring mornings. It then closes in the evening to go to sleep. Every part of the dandelion is useful: from its root, to its leaves, to its cheery, […]
July’s “Where’s Waldo” mystery location
Think you know the area? Each month, SCN photographer Rose Collison is selecting a mystery location within Stockbridge School District. Names of readers who correctly identify the subject of the photo will be entered into a drawing, and one overall winner will be selected. July’s winner will receive a $20 Farmers State Bank Branded Prepaid […]
Beginning June 22, Capital Area District Libraries to Reopen with Contactless Item Pickup
Since having to close our branches March 15 due to COVID-19, Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) is excited to once again offer award-winning service through our 13 branches. We are now moving gradually through three levels, starting with contactless item pickup and ultimately ending with fully restored in-branch services. Level 1 begins on Monday, June 22 with contactless item pickup. Members who place items on hold can pick them […]
SCN board member wins second-place award in national contest for Memorial Day article
by Agnes Geiger It was a loving sister’s heartfelt story of losing her 18-year-old brother in the Vietnam War with a moving remembrance from a young Marine who escorted the body home and stayed with her family until after the funeral. “Memorial Day: More than just a three-day weekend,” https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/memorial-day-mor…-a-3-day-weekend/ by SCN writer and board […]
The Broad Use of the Term “Exercise”
From 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Homebound students are being told to ‘exercise their brains’. Seniors, for decades, have been told their heart is a muscle and it needs exercise. We are supposed to exercise our rights. If someone just says exercise, most of us think about the kind of exercise happening on trails and sidewalks […]