Local canine celeb Ziggy Stardust brings home a 3rd place from Ohio AKC Invitational
Information provided by Tina Patterson Tina Patterson of Stockbridge reports on the excitement of being invited to compete with her dog, Dynasty’s Ziggy Stardust, at the American Kennel Club’s Fast CAT Invitational held in Wilmington, Ohio, the week of Oct. 7. Thousands of dogs had competed in 2023 for the right to compete at the […]
Jackson singer/songwriter Kay Harper unveils soulful new single, ‘Give Me A Sign’
Information provided by Kay Harper On November 22, emerging country artist Kay Harper, from Jackson, Michigan, returned with her highly anticipated single, “Give Me A Sign,” available across all streaming platforms. This Nashville-produced track delivers a heartfelt anthem for all seeking direction in life’s uncertainties. Following the success of her debut track, “Freight Train,” this […]
Unadilla Township honors K-9 Koa’s supporters
by Mary Jo David Supporters of the Unadilla Township Police K-9 program were honored at the Nov. 14 Unadilla Township Board meeting for their commitment to and support of K-9 Koa and Koa’s handler and partner, Officer Bill Carr. Koa is a Belgian Malinois certified in narcotics detection, tracking, article search, and more. Honorees included […]
18th Annual Buck Bash well attended on Opening Day
by Mary Jo David On Nov. 15, Crossroads Community Church in Stockbridge hosted the 18th annual Big Buck Bash. As hunters unloaded their deer on this opening day of firearm hunting season in Michigan, others milled around admiring the hunters’ harvest. Still others lined up for dinner fare that church volunteers were dishing up under […]
Paws and Claws
Managing the area’s feral cat population is a community effort by Cindy Anderson, DVM The number of feral, abandoned cats in the United States is estimated to be between 30 million and 80 million. As the number continues to increase, land managers, public health officials, and private citizens are voicing concerns about how to address […]
Stockbridge students working toward becoming super readers and lifelong learners
by Steve Keskes, Ed. D., Stockbridge Community Schools “Children learn to read in grades Pre-K through 2 and read to learn in grades 3 through 12.” This old myth has been busted by the latest research. The reality is, our students—and we as adults—are always learning to read. According to science-of-reading experts, reading is, at […]
Slotkin’s 7th District Congressional Office to close in Lansing on Dec. 11
Information provided by Congresswoman Slotkin’s office As a reminder, I’ll officially leave the House of Representatives and be sworn in as one of Michigan’s two U.S. senators on January 3. Serving you in Washington has been an honor of a lifetime, and I can’t wait to represent all Michiganders over in the Senate. As that […]
Active Aging
‘Senior moments’ take on new meaning when traveling For those who are inclined to travel, sometimes retirement can be the best years. Here, a few of our local nomads share with readers some of their standout traveling experiences. Traveling with friends by Judy Williams One of retirement’s great joys is having the time to travel, […]
To all our veterans: Stockbridge Community News thanks you for your service.
Are you a veteran in need of assistance? Here are some ideas about where to start looking. NOTE: This is by no means a complete list of available services but a good starting point. The Veterans Crisis Line: Offers 24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones. If a veteran or veteran’s loved […]