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Rural Perspectives: The precocious Killdeer
by Rose Collison The killdeer’s unmistakable call “KILL-DEE” announces its presence across fields. The pair makes their nest on the ground, often on gravel, and the speckled eggs blend so well with gravel that they are sometimes hard to spot. The eggs take 24 to 28 days to incubate before the chicks hatch, and when […]
Student of the Month for June: Brandon Nelson honored as leader
By Cindy Lance Brandon Nelson has leadership skills that are hard to miss as a sophomore at Stockbridge High School. School principals selected him for the prestigious HOBY Student Leadership Seminar this summer. “Brandon is a well-rounded leader that has been recognized by our staff,” said Jeff Trapp and Joe Wenzel, principals of Stockbridge Senior […]
Hope amid sadness
by Chief of Police Johnnie Torres, Jr. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have […]
Hope Amid Sadness
by Chief of Police Johnnie Torres, Jr. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have […]
Rural Perspectives: Spring has sprung
by Rose Collison Trees are finally blooming and greening up. Flowers are starting to peek out, along with poison ivy. The Baltimore orioles have returned and so have the hummingbirds. Baby squirrels have come out of their nests. Baby goslings are following their parents all around. Since retiring from Stockbridge Community Schools, Rose Collison has […]
School Staff Spotlight: Craig Rehmann working to make a difference
article and photos by Amy Haggerty Craig Rehmann comes from a family of teachers, so it’s no surprise he would also choose a career in education. The fifth-grade teacher who teaches every subject to his class at Heritage Elementary School grinned and said, ”I’m a product of my environment.” Both his grandparents and an aunt were […]
Did you know?
by Molly Howlett Following up on the blight issue regarding unlicensed vehicles around the Village of Stockbridge, Fred Cattell reports that about two-thirds of the vehicles have been removed. Fred has stressed the willingness of the Village to help get this problem resolved, and is happy with the cooperation of the residents. He will continue […]