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Paws and Claws: Dogs should be tested annually for heartworms
by Cindy Anderson, DVMHeartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States. Heartworms are caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels of affected pets, causing severe lung disease, heart failure, anddamage to other organs in a dog. A dog is a […]
Rural Perspectives: The killdeer lives in areas with short vegetation
by Diane Constable The killdeer plover (Charadrius vociferus) is one of the common shorebirds. It is found in places other than a beach. It lives in various flatland areas such as short fields, lawns, parking lots and golf courses—anywhere the vegetation is not more than 1 inch. The killdeer plover gets its name from its […]
Ask an Expert: Car repair is matter of trust
by John and Theresa KightlingerHow do I know who to trust when it comes to car repairs? The definition of trust is the reliance on the integrity, strength and ability of a person or a thing. A confident expectation of something. It is a simple word with a big meaning in our world right now. […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Library’s children’s area under renovation by Sherri McConnell, CADL Stockbridge Head LibrarianOur renovation is well underway, and we’re so excited to welcome you back to our newly improved space later this month! In addition to the fresh paint and additional lighting in the children’s area, we’ll also have a new carpet, a new service desk, […]
Active Aging
May is for mothers and mental health by Stacey Mason I’ve always loved Mother’s Day to celebrate my mother, and all the women who have “mothered” me throughout my life. I’m blessed to have had a mother deserving of celebrating. My mother was the picture of sacrifice and putting her needs last. My maternal grandmother […]
Staff Spotlight
Dena Sommer coordinates program for easing preschoolers into their first school experiences by Mary Jo David If you arrive at Smith Elementary at the same time as the students in the morning, you’re likely to see Dena Sommer smiling and greeting the children coming through the doors. Although a large part of her focus as […]
Gregory man impersonating wife in texts is arraigned and charged with child sexually abusive activity
information provided by Unadilla Township Police Department [Editorial Note from Stockbridge Community News: There are or have been other Unadilla Township resident(s) who have the same name as the man who has been arraigned in this case.] May 1, 2025: A Gregory man has been taken into custody, without incident, and lodged at the Livingston […]
Bridge to Wellness
Turn mental health awareness into action by Sarah Wilczynski May is Mental Health Month, and this year, Mental Health America (MHA) is calling for individuals to turn mental health awareness into action. MHA is the nation’s leading, community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting overall mental health […]
Positive Parenting
For baby’s sake: Navigating conflict with compassion by Dr. Erin Clifton This column continues our series reviewing “And Baby Makes Three” by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. This month, we explore Chapters Four and Five, which offer a roadmap for navigating conflict between new parents using kindness and clarity. From criticism to connectionLet’s face it: […]