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Ask the Expert
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Question from J. Smith, Webberville: “I’ve heard of people installing fake air bags, is there such a thing?” Answer: Yes! Unfortunately, there are some repairers/rebuilders/con men who have installed fake or “rebuilt” airbags that deploy with devastating results, or fail to deploy at all. Here’s a recent example: BREAKING NEWS […]
The Wonders of Science: Physics behind fireworks
by Eric Rasmussen It’s finally summertime. Swimming pools are open, grills are cooking, and Fourth of July festivities are right around the corner. Of course, July 4th is a celebration of the United States declaring independence. But as we watch fireworks explode in the night sky, this day is also a celebration of quantum physics. […]
StockBIZ: The Cravingz Café Takeover: Mystery Solved!
by Mary Jo David Every town has buzz—especially small towns. And lately, a lot of the buzz in Stockbridge has centered on what’s happening at Cravingz. Except for Thursday jazz nights and the occasional special event, the coffee shop, located at 140 S. Clinton, closed last November. As spring rains gave way to summer—and more […]
Plainfield. Anything but plain.
by Ron and Arlene Kaiser More than 180 years ago, numerous Indian trails intersected about eight miles north-northeast of today’s village of Stockbridge. Here, a popular Native American campground existed, and John Dunn of New Jersey settled in 1835. Over the next two years, other settlers followed, and the settlement of Plainfield took root. Among […]
Student of the Month: 3rd grader Remington Christie strives to do his best
by Cindy Lance Remington Christie is 8 years old and going into the third grade at Stockbridge Smith Elementary. This kind and energetic young man is the oldest child of Molly and James Christie, and has two younger sisters. He has attended Stockbridge Schools since pre-kindergarten, and loves to see his friends in school. A highlight of Christie’s […]
Look Back In Time for July 2019
by Diane Rockall July returns once again and with it half the year is gone. Twenty years ago, in 1999, Y2K (year 2000) reared its head as a major concern for businesses and industries. Massive computer failures were widely anticipated as world clocks rolled their digits into the 21st century. Stockbridge bankers and businessmen shared […]
Ask an Expert
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Q: The insurance company wants me to use one of their “Preferred Shops” for my repair. Is this a good idea? A: A wise man once said: “Never Take Advice on How to Collect Money from Those that Owe it to You.” Some may see an insurer referring a body […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk:
Now is an exciting time to be part of Stockbridge Community Schools First of all, thank you to the school district community for all your support this school year. We are making great strides in every area of our school system as we continue to build upon our district-wide goals. One goal is to focus […]
Vision loss in modern-day America: A series on blindness
by Jill Marie Ogden Last month’s column presented a basic overview of blindness and answered some common questions. This article will cover a few skills a blind person may learn for completing basic tasks and suggestions for coping with the psychological effects of blindness. Many people who experience vision loss, especially later in life, receive […]
Looking Back June 2019
by Diane Rockall One hundred years ago, the school year ended the week of June 6, 1919. Special events included: the Junior class reception held at the Opera House, the baccalaureate address by Rev. J. D. Adair, and Class Day on the 11th, which featured “music, readings and more.” The Stockbridge Brief Sun reported on June […]