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Bridge to Wellness
The greatest gift of all: tips for coping through the holiday season by Anna Webber The holiday season is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but it can bring a complicated mix of emotions for many people. Along with joy and celebration some can experience stress, pressure, and loneliness. Between family […]
Clyde’s Corner: Feedback ensures readers enjoy Clyde’s true, but shorter, stories
by Clyde Whitaker I have never considered myself a writer. To my way of thinking, a writer is someone who has authored books, writes for a daily publication, or has years and years of experience—much more than I have. Looking back, my columns have been about things I’ve pulled from my memory, which luckily, I […]
Men of the Hour
Gary Ludtke: Commitment, consistency lead to a trifecta in 2025 by Mary Jo David Around the world, Nov. 19 is recognized as International Men’s Day to “celebrate, worldwide, the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and communities.” Once again, in our November issue, Stockbridge Community News is featuring Men of the Hour—men from our own […]
Rural Perspectives
Puffballs grow differently than mushrooms by Diane Constable The giant puffball (Calvatia gigantea) is one of our largest fungi. This easily identifiable giant mushroom grows in fields and forests in late summer into fall. It grows quickly, usually after a rain, to be about the size of a soccer ball. On average, it grows up […]
Outreach in Action
I spy homes for used books by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Books are the plane, and the train, and the road.They are the destination, and the journey. They are home. —Anna Quindlen, “How Reading Changed My Life” Indeed, books do provide a kind of home for many readers. And after turning that final […]
Men of the Hour
Mike Williamson: A busy life built on teamwork—at home, at work, and in the community by Melissa McPherson Around the world, Nov. 19 is recognized as International Men’s Day to “celebrate, worldwide, the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and communities.” Once again, in our November issue, Stockbridge Community News is featuring Men of the […]
Dear Gabbie…
“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals… especially your mom! Dear Gabbie, It seems drivers are more impatient than ever, and so many are riding my bumper these days! How can I get them to stop? […]
Letter to the Editor
An Open Letter to the Community: As a lifelong resident of Stockbridge, I have witnessed the extent to which this town can support its members through community outreach and the connection among residents who regularly come together in a shared sense of community. However, to my dismay, I have also heard harmful rhetoric from some […]
Woah Nellie!
Community cookbooks are full of surprises and tasty treats, like this month’s ‘Pumpkin Crunch Cake’ by Mary Jo David I may not be the greatest cook, but I’m a great cookbook enthusiast! Until my collection threatened to overtake our home, I was always an avid collector of cookbooks and recipes. The Woah Nellie assignment has […]
School bond goals and rationale. Your vote matters.
by Brian Friddle On Nov. 4, residents in the Stockbridge Community School District will have the opportunity to vote on aproposed bond. This is a no-mil increase bond—your annual tax rate will not go up if this bond proposalpasses.The goal of this bond is to address a variety of needs across the district. Some require […]