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Anne (Howlett) Potts treasures family memories, growing up in Gregory
Another in SCN’s “Tales from our 50-Year Residents” As told to Mary Jo David Visit with “hometown girl” Anne (Howlett) Potts, and you can’t help but yearn for the days when Gregory was a budding metropolis with three grocery stores and two soda fountains. And although it was a busy town, it was a place […]
The volunteers who illuminate a fireworks extravaganza
article and photos by Hope Salyer An explosion echoes through downtown Stockbridge, lighting up the sky. Children run around Veterans Memorial Park, laughing and screaming as their parents draw their eyes toward the glowing sky. Another annual fireworks show has begun. Drawn to the colorful display, residents from Stockbridge and the surrounding areas gather in […]
Rural Perpectives: Tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus)
by Diane Constable If you look around the fields on a warm sunny day or in your garden when the red, purple or orange flowers are in bloom, you are likely to see one of our largest butterflies — the beautiful tiger swallowtail (Papilio glaucus). The females will lay their eggs on tree leaves, prefering […]
Faces of Mental Wellness Part 3: Those who inspire, with a smile
by Tina Cole-Mullins & James Clark-Swalla As we continue to explore the depths of mental health by highlighting “Faces of Mental Wellness” within our community, we had the opportunity to speak with Jennifer McClure and Jeff Boyer. Both are familiar faces to many in our area. Boyer said that it’s not always easy to detect […]
CADL Stockbridge Branch bustling with activity this summer
by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell It’s good to see people in the Stockbridge Branch again after so many months. The Summer Reading Challenge is in full swing as well! We’re offering activities and prizes for all ages including Project Squirrel, a citizen science activity to gather information about the fluffy-tailed critters in your neighborhood. Drop […]
A glance in the rearview mirror: July 1921—Rowdies in the creek. Fly traps. Hometown boy killed in Battle of St. Mihiel.
by Mary Jo David The following excerpts are from July 1921 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. In general, these news excerpts are reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Remember this when you see Joslyn Lake, Joshlyn Lake, and Porto Rico! Don’t Play “Blind Man’s Buff” with Your Precious Dollars: “Blind Man’s Buff” […]
And they’re off! The 2021 5k in Stockbridge is underway.
by Mary Jo David Clouds didn’t put a damper on the enthusiasm of runners, walkers, and volunteers of the 2021 Positively Chiropractic Be Fit 5k Fun Run in Stockbridge on June 19. The principal organizer, Dr. Erin Clifton of Positively Chiropractic, rallied the runners to begin the race to the tune of Uptown Funk—because what’s […]
11 Tips for first-time homebuyers
by Kat Sarmiento Buying your first home is a big step, but you have to make sure that you’re ready for it. To save you some heartaches, mistakes, stress, and worries, here are some tips for buying your own home. 1. Get your finances ready. Before you start really hunting for a home, you need […]
Bridge to Wellness: How often should I work out—and a July challenge
by Gary Hicks First, a check-in. This column began in January, which means half a year has passed. How are you feeling? Have you learned any new exercises? Are they helping to make you feel better or stronger? If you use Facebook, let us know how you’re doing by typing a post in our Facebook […]
Staff Spotlight: Elementary teacher Lisa Bolton sees benefits of Stockbridge small-town atmosphere
by Amy Haggerty Lisa Bolton has been a fixture for Stockbridge Community School District, teaching elementary schoolchildren for 21 years. This past year she taught third grade at Heritage School. Bolton grew up in the Stockbridge area, graduating from Stockbridge High School in 1994. Immediately after she graduated, she worked at Sudz and Snacks (now […]