features
New agriculture class intrigues students
Published in Uncaged, September 2021 by Maggie Maxwell, Uncaged reporter The new agriculture class taught by Timothy Salow is attracting the attention of those with a green thumb. Agriculutre, meaning a practice involving farming, tending to animals, and such related matters, is important in our community. “I decided to teach agriculture for two reasons,” Salow […]
Waterloo Township Board Meeting Unapproved Minutes November 23, 2021
Call to Order and Pledge: 7:00 p.m. Present: Lance, Morency, Walz, McAlister, Kitley, and 7 residents. Also attending: Our Jackson County Sheriff Deputy Jim Moore. Public Comment: Bill Richardson spoke of the re-districting maps and decisions being worked on. He will send the criteria for the proposed changes that may take place. He encourages everyone […]
Rural Perspectives: The red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)
by Diane Constable The beautiful and majestic red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) often can be seen soaring over fields or perched on an electric pole or tall tree while using its keen eyesight to search for a meal. These meals consist mostly of small mammals such as mice, voles, squirrels, rabbits, snakes and other reptiles, and […]
Bridge to Wellness: Chelsea Hospital offering free suicide crisis training
by Emily Stewart In January 2021, the Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SAWC) started the Bridge to Wellness monthly column to promote health and well-being in our community by focusing on the main themes of the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation. Over the past two years, we encouraged members of the community to be healthier by providing […]
Stockbridge Masonic Lodge members brighten the holiday season
Information provided by Geri and Greg Uihlein Members of Stockbridge Masonic Lodge #130 came together to adopt three families for the holidays through Stockbridge Community Outreach. “The Masons are a charitable group that focus on many opportunities to serve our community and beyond,” shared Mason Greg Uihlein. In December, Lodge #130 members gathered to wrap […]
Around Town musings by Stockbridge artist
Stockbridge Community News welcomes volunteer contributor Colleen Redfield who will be sharing her sketches, usually depicting life in and around Stockbridge, with SCN readers.:Loocy
Stockbridge Area Senior Center to open in January 2022
Information from SASC A grassroots group of residents has been hard at work turning the dream of a local senior center into a reality. The group is pleased to announce the Stockbridge Area Senior Center (SASC) will be opening its doors in January 2022! The senior center is located in the old “fire barn” at […]
Ask an Expert: What is going on with the insurance industry?
by John Theresa Kightlinger It seems like every day we are hearing about cases of less than ethical behavior by some insurance companies. One prime example is a bad situation that’s gotten worse regarding total loss settlement practices. Here’s one scenario: The consumer gets into a collision and the insurer inspects the vehicle and writes […]