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Happy third birthday, Stockbridge Community News
by Patrice Johnson November ushers in a birthday of sorts. Three years this month, Stockbridge Community News published its first newspaper and online service. From its four-page infancy, this public service organization has grown from a wing and a prayer to a national award-winning, 24-page publication with more than 2,500 stories under its belt. […]
StockBIZ: Dr. Dobos’ office—where the dental forecast is sunny today with more of the same tomorrow
by Mary Jo David It’s difficult, if not impossible, to have much of a conversation with a dentist when he’s working on your teeth. That is why this writer decided it would be better to schedule a formal interview to learn more about Dr. Paul Dobos, who operates the dental practice at 120 E. Main […]
1994 & 1995 Cross Country State Champions Stockbridge High School-25 year reunion
by Jim and Anita Lister On October 4, 2019, runners from the 1994 and 1995 State Championship Cross Country teams gathered at the SHS school cafeteria and football field. Current coach/teammate Steve Allison began coordinating the reunion plans over a year ago and contacted all members from across the country; they came from California, Colorado, […]
Stockbridge Teacher Nikki Myers shares with her students the wisdom that comes with years of experience
by Amy Haggerty Nikki Myers has taught for Stockbridge Schools for 24 years. She has taught a variety of grades, including first through fourth, plus sixth, seventh, and Title I. Myers grew up in Stockbridge, and her parents, Roger and Sharon, stayed in the Stockbridge area. Teaching was in her blood, considering her father taught […]
ASK AN EXPERT
by John and Theresa Kightlinger If and when the unexpected occurs and a collision happens, ten commonly left off or omitted items should be listed on the estimate of repairs. These are vital to receive a quality and thorough repair to restore the performance and value of your vehicle as well as your peace of […]
StockBIZ: Passing the torch: from Glenn-Brooke Realty’s Debbie Marshall to Susan Pidd Realty
by Mary Jo David If houses could talk…. Built in 1894, the stately home at 220 West Main in Stockbridge probably has plenty of stories to tell. And since becoming the long-time offices of Glenn-Brooke Realty, the two-story Victorian has played an important role in the Glenn/Marshall family history. In 1981, the house that Debbie […]
Pink Out: SHS students show support for cancer victim and family
by Diane Rockall Anyone attending this year’s Homecoming events on Friday, Sept. 20 no doubt noticed an abundance of pink T-shirts. What was going on? Sarah (Salow) Henderson, the mother of two Stockbridge students, is battling breast cancer. One student had an idea to do something for the family, and the entire football team rallied […]
From spider web to Haunted Backyard, the Badalls’ keep the scares coming
by Jenny Smith As the October chill hits the air and leaves begin to drift from the trees, we may notice an ominous scene emerging from the mist on West Street in Stockbridge. Glowing pumpkins guide the way up the walk toward an endeavor that has become a yearly tradition for the Badall family, and […]
Munith One Man (and Woman) Phone Company
By Diane Rockall In 1939, citizens in the communities of Munith, Waterloo Township, and Jackson County were demanding a telephone company. Larger companies were unable or unwilling to provide service, as the cost of extending existent lines would not be met by the number of citizens to be covered. So Lynn Gorton, proprietor of the community general […]