Big John Howard fights the Big C
by Tina Cole-Mullins “After 24 years of working at Ford Motor Company, John Howard was told he would never work again or return to his job. The battle had begun, not only a physical battle but of mind and spirit, and a mounting financial one with no end in sight. “While the news was devastating, […]
The Communities of our Forefathers
by Ron and Arlene Kaiser Pioneer Day at the Waterloo Farm and Dewey School Museum is soon to arrive, so now is a good time to take a moment to remember the people who settled in Stockbridge, Gregory, Plainfield and Waterloo and myriad other small communities in this area. These communities are rich in history, […]
Staff Spotlight: Kim Killinger and Tammy Salyer, a library force
by Amy Haggerty The terrific team of Kim Killinger and Tammy Salyer keep the Jr/Sr High School library running smoothly. The duo work opposite schedules to ensure the library is always staffed. Both women, extremely well liked by building staff and students, are constantly busy answering questions or monitoring the flow of incoming or outgoing […]
Village and Stockbridge Community Schools enter contract to fund officer position
We can all agree how important it is for kids to feel safe while attending school, and it is equally important for teachers and other staff to also feel safe while providing the education needed to produce the next generation of leaders. With that in mind, the Village of Stockbridge recently voted to allocate 50% […]
Emotional support, therapy, and service dogs. What are the Differences?
by Cathy Collins Service. Emotional support. Therapy. Companion dogs—These terms get tossed around loosely and misconceptions abound as to where each type of dog is publicly permitted. Companion dogs are family pets. They are welcomed on sidewalks and in pet stores and dog parks. Companions are growing more welcomed in hotels and non-food retail stores. […]
UTPD Activity from August 14th-September 11th 2019
Wednesday, 8/14 Road Hazard-Bowdish Rd./Worden Rd. Friday, 8/16 Assist Unadilla Township Fire Department/Electrical Hazard-Woodside Dr./Pleasant Dr. Assist Other Agency/Inland water rescue-Kaiser Rd./Hadley Rd. Saturday, 8/17 Fall- Holmes Rd./Williamsville Rd. Sunday, 8/18 Assist EMS-Williamsville Rd./Unadilla Rd. Verbal Domestic-Church St./Webb St. Intimidation/Threats –Williamsville Rd./San Luray Dr. Assist Unadilla Township Fire Department/Wires down-Templar Ave./Doyle Rd. Monday, 8/19 Property […]