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Bridge to Wellness: 2026 5HF Farm to Table event features ‘Picnic at the Lake’
by Matt Pegouskie There’s no better way to celebrate the bounty of our communities than by gathering around a table filled with fresh, locally grown food. We invite you to join us for the 11th annual Farm to Table Fabulous Feast, themed “Picnic at the Lake,” on Sept. 13 at Grass Lake County Park. This […]
Dear Gabbie:
SCN’s “Dear Gabbie” column is not meant to replace the advice of professionals…especially your mom! Dear Gabbie: Is it my imagination, or are people just ruder nowadays? I watched a customer throw a burger at an employee this week. Even if there was a problem with the burger, what was throwing it at someone going […]
Bridge to Wellness: Internships provide a win-win for 5HF and the interns
by Matt Pegouskie Every year, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) hires an intern to help us meet our mission, while providing the intern with a learning experience about what it’s like to work in a nonprofit environment focused on small, close-knit communities. Last year, Stockbridge-area residents and community leaders met with Michigan State University graduate […]
Active Aging
Create a memorable event: Rent the Stockbridge Area Senior Center for your next gathering Looking for an affordable, welcoming venue for your next gathering? The Stockbridge Area Senior Center (SASC) is more than a place for senior programs, it is a vibrant community gem available for rent by individuals, families, businesses, and organizations. SASC rental […]
‘Boy Scouts’ is now ‘Scouting America’ and includes a Family Scouting concept
by Judy Williams Big changes have come to boy scouting. One of the biggest changes is in the name: “Boy Scouts of America” is now “Scouting America.” This change reflects scouting being more inclusive and geared to the entire family. The local Cub Scout Pack 768 will now be known as a Family Pack 768 […]
Clyde’s Corner
‘I miss you, Phil’: A tribute to an old friend by Clyde Whitaker All of us at one time or another have had people in our lives whom we admired—people who inspired us. I have been blessed to have many people around me to help me navigate this journey we call life. Phil Gladstone is […]
Around the Open Air Market
Time flies! The 2026 market season has reached its midpoint. by Kristen Stromski How is it already August? My, how time flies when you’re having fun! August officially marks the halfway point of the market season, which runs from May to October. Important Note: Due to road construction, for the rest of this season, the […]
Reading Between the Lines
‘Purple State’ is a campaign for unity by Jessica Martell In 2007, Dana Perino made history when she became the first Republican woman to serve as the White House press secretary. Since then, she has worked as a political commentator and written several nonfiction bestsellers. This year, Perino made her fiction debut with “Purple State,” […]
Positive Parenting: Adults, too, can benefit from making time for play
by Tiffany Snyder A “therapeutic outlet” is adult verbiage for “play,” and chances are, we can all benefit from more of it! Here are some healthy activities that help regulate our nervous system, process emotions, and relieve stress: These types of play are necessary for the mental, physical and spiritual well-being of all generations, especially […]
Superintendent’s Desk: Looking forward to an incredible school year at Stockbridge Community Schools
As we prepare to welcome our students back on the first day of school, I want to take a moment to share how excited and grateful I am to begin this school year as superintendent of Stockbridge Community Schools. It is such an honor. When people ask me why I have dedicated my career to […]