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Rural Ramblings: The wild geranium can spit seed pods up to 30 feet
Article and photo by Diane Constable The wild geranium (Geranium maculatum) is sometimes called old maid’s nightcap, alum root, or cranesbill. It is a common springtime woodland flower in our area. This protected perennial can often be seen growing along the edges of our rural roads and in woodland areas. A unique aspect of this […]
Algoma, Wis., finding new ways to improve community
by Amy Heydlauff “Those who say it can’t be done should get out of the way of those who are doing it” could be the motto of the little town of Algoma, Wisconsin. Even though I mention this community often, they aren’t perfect or they wouldn’t have to fail forward. But they are working hard […]
Stockbridge High School State Individual Yearbook Awards
It was rigorous, but you did it. It seemed out of reach, but you grabbed it. It all came down to you. You made it happen. Yerds, congratulations on your state individual awards. I could not be more proud of you. Revel in this moment. The days have been dark, but you brought them light. […]
Staff Spotlight: The pandemic has made Clarke Jeffers’ role even more vital to the district
by Amy Haggerty A school custodian not only cleans a school, he or she is also a true caretaker and guardian of our children’s safety. During COVID-19, the job of school custodian has become even more vital with the addition of special duties like disinfecting classrooms, bathrooms, locker rooms, and gyms. They play a critical […]
From the Superintendent’s Desk: Brian Friddle ready to begin work in Stockbridge
Hello Stockbridge Panthers, I look forward to joining the Stockbridge community on July 1 as superintendent. I have served in education for 26 years; 20 years as an administrator and the last 14 years as a superintendent in Ingham County. My wife Carmen and I have been married for 31 years and we have three […]
Stockbridge High School Honors Night 2021
Information provided by Stockbridge Junior and Senior High School TOP TEN OF THE CLASS OF 2021 1. Keshava Demerath-Shanti Valedictorian 4.00 2. Melanie Eskew Valedictorian 4.00 3. Brianna Hill Valedictorian 4.00 4. Hailey Howard Valedictorian 4.00 5. Brock Jones Valedictorian 4.00 6. Molly Nichols Valedictorian 4.00 7. Chelsey Asquith Salutatorian 3.9683 8. Evelyn Ortiz-Martinez 3.9581 […]
Ask an Expert: Collision repairers working to gain your trust
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Today, we are struggling in the vehicle repair industry because of a lack of trust—something that can take many years to recover, yet the industry continues to erode because of it. Collision repair technicians are extensively trained and are constantly upgrading their knowledge, to repair highly sophisticated, computerized vehicles that […]
Stockbridge High School Alumni Association’s annual alumni banquet canceled
Once again schoolmates will not assemble. For the second year in a row the Stockbridge High School Alumni Association has decided to cancel the annual alumni banquet. According to association member, Mary Lou Clifton, “Because of Covid19, the association has decided to wait one more year to hold the alumni banquet.” She also went on to […]