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S.A.E.S.A Open House and Stockbridge Farmers Market combine for fun, food, and learning
On Tuesday, June 19, S.A.E.S.A. held an open house during the Stockbridge Farmers Market. The event featured loads of activities during the market hours, with many of S.A.E.S.A’s emergency vehicles on display for visitors to see and investigate. Children received firefighter hats and stickers and participated in a simple training that enabled them to experience […]
Stockbridge Community Schools bids farewell to well-loved staff members
by Amy Haggerty and Mary Jo David The end of the schoolyear is a bittersweet time. There’s excitement and jubilation as kids—not to mention, staff—step out into the sunshine and the promise of all that summertime offers. But summer also brings with it the sadness of saying “goodbye” to teachers and staff who, after long […]
Area residents fortunate to have the perfect number of outdoor markets
by Mary Jo David Beginning in ancient times, the number three has a reputation as being a perfect number, one that signifies harmony among other things. This bodes well for the outdoor markets in our area. Area residents are fortunate to have two weekly markets—and another coming soon—where they can go for local farm produce, […]
Dorene White’s family holds estate sale: July 12, 13 & 14
A 70-year residential estate sale will be held at 201 N. Williams St., Stockbridge on July 12 and 13 (Fri. and Sat.) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and July 14 (Sun.) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 1,000 Flower Frogs were collected and recorded by this lifetime collector, Dorene White. Included in this […]
A JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME: Zach Fletcher wins trip to Atlanta to compete in Skills USA national championship
Published in Uncaged, May 2024 Taiyler Stanfield, Editor-in-Chief On April 11, senior Zach Fletcher attended the 2024 State Leadership and Skills Conference hosted by Skills USA where he won gold (first place) in Plumbing. The annual event which has been going on for over 50 years is an educational conference whose goal is to prepare […]
Beat the heat: Tips for preventing heat-related illnesses
by Jennifer Matthews The warm summer months are a highlight to our year here in Michigan. Many of us are enjoying pools, vacations, and spending time outside doing various activities. As the summer progresses and the temperatures rise, it’s important to know how to stay safe and well. Heat-related illnesses, such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and […]
Ask an Expert: Be aware of the problems in total loss insurance settlement practices
by John and Theresa Kightlinger People are asking what is going on with the insurance industry. It seems like every day I am hearing about less than ethical behavior as well as downright egregious activities by some insurance companies. Claims people are constantly trying to mitigate and reduce claims expenses, and when feasible, they should. […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Get outside with help from the library by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell A quiet, beige room with books along the walls and a few tables and chairs may come to mind when someone mentions a library. You might be surprised to find out that the Capital Area District Libraries offers ways to get outside. The […]
Woah Nellie!
Nellie’s ‘Pound Cake’—weighing in at 1 pound 9 ounces—is a keeper by Mary Jo David After last month, I’m happy to report that my desk drawer is unjammed and I can, once again, access my thumb drive containing the old issues of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun. While I was happy for the opportunity to veer off-script […]
Local artist to be showcased once again in ArtPrize 2024
Berger draws inspiration from nature and friends by Andrea Stickney Carol Berger is an artist whose creative process stems from her affection for nature and friends. This is Berger’s fourth year with a successful entry in the prestigious ArtPrize international art show in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is arguably the largest attended public art event […]