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Police Blotter by Police Chief Johnnie W. Torres Jr.
Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 1017/18, 3:30 pm: Fraud complaint in the 800 block of S. Clinton St. An elderly woman reported that she was the victim of a scam involving a person calling and claiming to be a relative in jail and in need of money for criminal proceedings. The […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk: Our Early Childhood Education program continues to grow and flourish!
by Karl Heidrich For two consecutive years the enrollment of early learners has continued to increase and has been running at capacity. We currently run four early childhood classrooms. Having all of our early childhood programs in the same building along with our K-2 educational programs is a huge success. Our all-inclusive school staff is […]
Staff Spotlight: Pam Gower, Committed, caring and driven to excellence
by Amy Haggerty In this age of technology in the classroom, English teacher Pam Gower taps into creative ways to engage her ninth grade students and inspire them to learn. Every day, her students use digital tools to express their learning via videos, websites and podcasts. She also teaches sociology, an elective class, with students […]
From the Chief of Police: Hooray for our history, a request and call to action
Today let us address three topics. First, congratulations to the Stockbridge Area Genealogical/Historical Society for its Oct. 7 production in Oaklawn Cemetery. The rehearsal was impressive, let alone the public performances. Many attended despite cold and rainy weather, and to those who missed it: Boy! Did you miss it. Next, having been […]
Rural Perspectives: Fall has arrived
Fall has arrived. Time for crisp air, falling leaves, bonfires and hoodies!
Gimme a Break:
The plague of pet peeves Dear Reader, In answer to the question, what is your biggest pet peeve, several peeves raised their heads: Men not putting the toilet seat down Chewing with your mouth open People who make an appointment and don’t keep it. People saying they’re going to arrange an event and don’t follow […]
Rural Perspectives: Praying Mantis
Praying mantises (Mantodea) have triangular heads with bulging eyes supported on flexible necks. Their elongated bodies may or may not have wings, but all Mantodea have forelegs that are greatly enlarged and adapted for catching and gripping prey; their upright posture, while remaining stationary with forearms folded, has led to the common name, praying mantis. Mantises were considered […]
Have a Pet Peeve? Air it here.
Dear Reader, It is my pleasure to launch a column that requires your direct hand. Here’s how: I’ll queue up a question; you’ll send me your answer. Top responses will be published online and in next month’s print edition. It’s as simple as that. First up, what’s your biggest pet peeve? Personally, I cringe […]
Wonders of Science: The mechanics of sight, Part II
by Eric Rasmussen “They say seeing is believing, but the opposite is true. Believing is seeing.” — Errol Morris The sense of sight is a marvel of biological evolution. This unique property gives those who possess it the ability to look upon the brilliance of nature with its many shapes, vivid colors and contrasting textures. […]
School safety is paramount to our goal
by Chief Johnnie Torres, Jr. Well, another summer has come and gone and I’m proud, as well as grateful, that it passed with no major criminal incidents. However, the absence of major crime in our community will not preclude us here at the Stockbridge Police Department from continuing to train and prepare for those incidents […]