features
Community suffers loss of 2 churches and a combined 240 years of memories
by Judy Williams Despite a long history in the community, two churches in our rural area will be closing their doors this month. Plainfield Methodist Church At one time, the unincorporated village of Plainfield was the location of two churches. History indicates a group of settlers formed the Presbyterian Society on June 1, 1838, and […]
Chelsea Soccer Club builds confidence, character, and skills
PAID CONTENT Come out for the free Team Placement Day on June 13. Chelsea Soccer Club invites players and families from Stockbridge and the surrounding areas to join our growing soccer community. Located just down the road, Chelsea Soccer Club has been serving local players since 1994, providing a structured and positive environment focused on […]
Celebrate 10 years of the ‘Be Fit 5K’ on June 20
by Dr. Erin Clifton, Positively Chiropractic A whole decade. That’s right—this June 20th marks our tenth annual Positively Chiropractic Be Fit 5K, and we’re pretty proud of that. When we first started, it was simple. A few practice members, a starting line, and a goal: get our community moving in a fun way. No pressure, […]
Open Air Market of Stockbridge welcomes two fresh new faces
Information provided by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Just in time for market season to begin in May, the Open Air Market of Stockbridge is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacey Glemser as its new market manager and Amanda Hahn as assistant manager. Both are Stockbridge area residents and bursting with ideas to make […]
Stockbridge Mayhem Wrestling Club ends season at MYWAY State Tournament
by Melissa McPherson The Stockbridge Mayhem Wrestling Club had a fantastic season. Every wrestler on the team showed amazing growth and the club took home several big wins. Following their third place win at their home tournament in January, Stockbridge Mayhem also took home the first place trophy at the Olivet tournament in February. At […]
5HF offers free Community Wellness Program
Join the Wellness Connection. Program begins May 4. Information provided by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Beginning May 4, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) invites you to join us for an 8-week wellness program that is accessible from wherever you are in the 5HF region. Follow along and join the conversation on 5HF’s Facebook and Instagram […]
Election Day is May 5: What you need to know
by Jackie Scheller Polls will be open at 7 a.m. and you must be in line by 8 p.m. Absentee ballots must be signed on the outside of the envelope and received prior to or on election day. When you vote you contribute to growing and strengthening our democracy and communities. Special education capital improvement […]
Bridge to Wellness: 2025 Wellness Coalition survey results and insights for Stockbridge
by Matt Pegouskie Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SAWC) gathered for their regularly scheduled meeting on March 17 to discuss survey results, consider several grant and sponsorship requests, and share updates from their respective organizations. The first matter of business was a presentation by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation in which representatives shared results from the 2025 […]
Active Aging: Finding the fairway and a clearer path ahead
by Alexa M. Ten Eyck There is a quiet moment on a dewy spring golf course, just before the first swing, where the path ahead feels peacefully challenging. A golfer steps up to the tee, settles in, and takes the shot. The ball lifts into the air before landing cleanly in the fairway. Every golfer […]
Positive Parenting: Why it is so hard to protect our children online?
by Kelsey Rasmussen Put bluntly: Safeguards to keep children safe online are inadequate. Dr. Lauren Girouard, an expert in digital literacy and psychology, explains this in her public lecture “Exploring Digital Privacy from a Child’s Perspective,”during the University of Michigan’s Privacy@Michigan series. Despite parents’ eagerness to protect their children online, Dr. Girouard reports 20% don’t […]