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Rural Perspectives: Common milkweed attracts butterflies, bees
by Diane Constable Our native common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) gets the first part of its scientific name from Asklepios, the Greek god of healing and medicine, as the plant was known to have many medicinal uses. We can see it growing along roadsides, farm field edges, and in naturalized gardens to attract and feed butterflies […]
Clyde’s Corner: Hardworking and caring, my dad was the best!
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone! I just want to thank those who tell me how much you enjoy reading my stories. It is very humbling, and I really appreciate the feedback. I am so lucky to be able to write a monthly column for the Stockbridge Community News and share some of my memories […]
Ask an Expert: What you need to know about repairing your vehicle’s hail damage
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Hail damage season is upon us. As the seasons change from spring to summer, it’s important to be aware of the fact that hail often comes along for the ride. The Midwest faces severe weather that usually produces seven to nine hail days per year. With those storms, come hundreds […]
Real Estate News & Views
For sale by owner: Is it the right solution for you? by Jackie Scheller, Real Estate Broker You may have noticed more “for sale by owner” signs popping up in your neighborhood than ever before. I can tell you why and if it is a good idea. Research indicates that available home inventory is at […]
Woah Nellie!
Move over cauliflower crust. Duchess Potatoes could lead to a new ‘potato crust’ craze by Mary Jo David Growing up, my family sat down to a home-cooked meal every night, and that meal generally consisted of a meat, a vegetable, a salad, and a starch—and by starch, I mean potatoes! Sure, there was the occasional […]
Senior Brianna Polenz wins Prestigious Award
Published in Uncaged, April 2023 by Jamie Phillips, Uncaged Reporter Last year senior Brianna Polenz was awarded the Horatio Alger Association scholarship, which earned her $25,000 and a paid trip to Washington D.C. Unlike most Scholarships, the criteria is based less on academics, though it was a consideration when it came to the last of […]
From CADL Stockbridge
‘Wednesday Wonders’ at library provide summer fun by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell The summer fun continues at the Stockbridge Branch! Our “Wednesday Wonders” events happen all through July at 10:30 a.m. These include Drummunity, a community drumming circle on July 12; Let’s Learn about Honeybees on July 19, and the Freshwater Mussels Outreach Program from […]
Clyde’s Corner: The pump overflows with memories for this former ‘water boy’
by Clyde Whitaker Isn’t it funny — or maybe not — how something you have not seen in years can spur old memories back to the top, just like it was yesterday. This happened to me recently, as my wife and I were biking down the old railroad track, now the Lakeland Trail, running past […]
Bridge to Wellness
Nurturing Healthy Connections by Anna Webber, LMSW Do you remember how easy it was to make friends when you were younger? It seemed like a simple swing on the swings could lead to an instant connection and a lifelong bond. As you grow older, however, making immediate connections doesn’t happen as often. You may become […]
Tickets now on sale for Farm to Table 8th Annual Fabulous Feast
Information provided by 5 Healthy Towns An apple a day keeps the doctor away — or so the story goes! Join us on Sunday, September 10, to celebrate our local farmers markets and our great Michigan seasonal bounty at this year’s Farm to Table Fabulous Feast event. Tickets are now on sale. WHAT: 5 Healthy […]