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Paws and Claws: Keeping pets safe in a new back-to-school schedule
by Cindy Anderson, DVM After spending an entire summer with the whole family together, your dog or cat may be affected by the abrupt change in routine once your kids go back to school. Not only will they have to deal with a new schedule, but there are safety concerns to take into consideration for […]
Ask an Expert: How to handle collision insurance
by John and Theresa Kightlinger In the United States, there are nearly 14,000 vehicle accidents every day, according to data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. With the real possibility of a crash, it’s important to know what to do following an accident, especially for collision insurance. Let’s explore collision insurance and learn how this […]
Reading Between the Lines
In a market dominated by WWII novels, ‘The Women’ focuses on female heroes of the Vietnam era by Mary Jo David When I first attempted to borrow “The Women” from the library, I was No. 8 on the hold list. After a month or so, when I was No. 5 on the hold list, my […]
Woah Nellie!
Stand back, Dad’s bringing in his ‘Kielbasa and Sauerkraut’! by Mary Jo David As many readers know, I’ve been keeping my eyes peeled for a Nellie Maxwell main dish recipe from 1924—one that doesn’t involve cow’s tongue, calves’ liver, or codfish gravy. This month I still didn’t have any luck when perusing the September 1924 […]
Stockbridge students build a hoop house for a better future
by Joan Tucker Bob Richards, a veteran teacher of 22 years, continues to inspire his Agricultural, Construction, and Future Farmers of America (FFA) students with active learning. Their latest endeavor is building a hoop house that will grow cool-weather plants. Nitty Hoops, a fabrication company in Ann Arbor, Michigan, provided the materials and instructions. On […]
Active Aging: A community building with a storied past provides a second home to area seniors
by Mark Taylor According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a building is “a usually roofed and walled structure built for permanent use (as for a dwelling).” We all know buildings have different purposes. We live in buildings or dwellings that protect us from the elements and provide comfort from outside conditions all year long. Other buildings protect our livestock and […]
Bridge to Wellness
Opioid Overdose Awareness: Don’t be a statistic. Learn about Naloxone. by Jennifer Matthews August 31 was International Opioid Overdose Awareness day. Overdose is the leading injury-related cause of death in the United States where, in 2022, almost 108,000 people died from a drug overdose. That’s 296 deaths per day. Among these overdose deaths, 76% involved […]
Schools promote seeing and valuing students and practicing energy-generating behaviors
by Mary Jo David The 2024/2025 school year is kicking off with a new theme: We want you here! According to Jeff Trapp, principal at the Stockbridge Jr. / Sr. High School, the district is hoping to not just reverse the recent decline in daily attendance, but rather, they’d like to see attendance skyrocket this […]
Welcome aboard to new staff at Stockbridge Community Schools
by Mary Jo David On August 13, the cafeteria at the Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School was abuzz with excitement and activity as returning and new staff assembled for a Welcome Back Breakfast. Near the top of the morning’s agenda was time spent introducing—and welcoming—new staff members. All photos by Steve Keskes, director of Grants and […]
Recognizing Stockbridge Schools staff dedication based on years of service
by Mary Jo David On August 13, the Stockbridge School District took time out of busy start-of-the-year preparations to recognize staff members who have reached milestone years of service in the district. As Superintendent Brian Friddle announced the names of these staff members, Carrie Graham, president of the SCS Board of Education, presented each with […]