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Paws and Claws
Keeping pets safe from Lyme disease carried by ticks by Cindy Anderson, DVM Ticks are small crawling bugs in the spider family. They are arachnids, not insects. There are hundreds of different kinds of ticks in the world. The most common ticks in the United States are the deer tick, American dog tick, brown dog […]
Ask an Expert: What if I disagree with my insurance adjuster?
by John and Theresa Kightlinger It is an all-too-common occurrence when, after an accident, an insurance company may go from being your protection, to being your adversary. You pay it every month of every year to take care of you in case of an unfortunate event. And when you need it the most, it covers […]
Free blood pressure screenings in May to raise awareness
Information from 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Do you know what to do when you suspect a loved one may be having a stroke? Do you know the risk factors for heart attack and stroke? May is National Stroke Awareness Month and National High Blood Pressure Education Month. To help area residents understand the risk factors […]
From the superintendent’s desk
Community working to provide local medical services Since 2019, community leaders have met and identified four of the most pressing community needs. They are access to: 1) Health care, 2) Public transportation, 3) Fresh foods year-round, and 4) Services for senior citizens. Stockbridge has been without local medical services for several years. Last year, community […]
Do your part to Stamp Out Hunger
Information provided by Stockbridge Outreach For 30 years, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) has conducted the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, collecting non-perishable food donations along postal routes across the country. The drive returns this spring on Saturday, May 14, 2022. On that day, residents are encouraged to leave a bag of […]
A glance in the rearview mirror
May 1922: Chicken lobes and egg color. Hair bobs aid switch-makers. State Champ vs. The Flash. by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from May 1922 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. These are mostly reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Visit the Stockbridge Library to view electronic copies of old […]
Rural Perspectives: American bald eagle now found in area
by Diane Constable Although uncommon here, the beloved and very protected American bald eagle has taken up residence in our area. Its scientific name Haliaeetus leucocephalushas means white-headed sea eagle. The bald eagle is our largest raptor with an average wingspan of 7.5 feet and a height up to 3.5 feet. It has been known […]
Outreach: It takes a village—and then some
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Every Wednesday Pete Lonsberry pulls into the parking lot of Stockbridge Community Outreach off Cherry and Elm Streets and unloads pallets of produce, dairy and other perishable food from his Greater Lansing Food Bank truck. “It’s nice helping people out,” said Lonsberry, who’s been delivering for the Greater Lansing […]
Staff Spotlight: Carol Nightingale-Poll has built a foundation for helping young learners succeed
by Amy Haggerty Years ago, upon meeting Carol Nightingale-Poll for the first time, she was easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about students who had learning difficulties. At that time, Nightingale-Poll had just accepted a teaching position in the district for the next fall. It’s hard to believe she has now been teaching special […]
In ‘Credible,’ Professor Deborah Tuerkheimer dismantles the credibility complex
by Shuyler Clark In the sixteen years since activist Tarana Burke introduced the phrase “Me Too” in the context of sexual assault, countless people have come forward with their own allegations of misconduct. Whether they are accusing family members, or moguls like Harvey Weinstein, these survivors have given rise to an international movement with widespread […]