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Ask an Expert: All about diagnostic scans and calibrations
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Many of the features on newer cars are enabled by highly technical computer systems, which the industry refers to as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). You likely have a car with ADAS already — these include items like sensors in your bumper that alert you when you get too close […]
STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP MEETING MINUTES for June 20, 2022
Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the Regular Stockbridge Township Board Meeting to order on June 20, 2022, at 7:30pm at the Stockbridge Township Hall. Members present at the Stockbridge Township Regular Board Meeting; Supervisor CG Lantis, Clerk Becky Muraf, Treasurer James Wireman, Trustee Ed Wetherell Trustee Terry Sommer Member absent from meeting: None Pledge […]
Chelsea Hospital’s free shuttle, new Urgent Care improve medical care
Gregory Gafni-Pappas, D.O., is the associate medical director of the Emergency Department and project lead for the new Urgent Care located inside the ER at Chelsea Hospital. He recently spoke with The Stockbridge Community News to help explain this innovative new care model and how it is delivering better, smarter care to local communities. He […]
Paws and Claws: How to prevent the trauma of losing a pet
by Cindy Anderson, DVM July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month. Losing a pet is just like losing any loved one, and it is an experience that no one should ever have to go though. A pet gets lost every 2 seconds in the United States. This is most concerning as only 1 in every […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Library’s Wednesday hours expand, Wonders series continues by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell You asked and we heard you. The Stockbridge Branch is now open until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Now you have more time to pick up a hold, choose a movie, send a fax or play with LEGOs. Our open hours throughout the week […]
A glance in the rearview mirror
July 1922: Jury service $4/day. Indoor toilets voted down. Lost Atlantis—found? by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from July 1922 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. These are mostly reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Visit the Stockbridge Library to view electronic copies of old local news publications dating back […]
For 5th straight year, SCN writers honored by national journalism group
by Agnes Geiger The Stockbridge Community News earned six awards in this year’s National Federation of Press Women’s At-Large Communications Contest. Judy Williams, a writer who also serves as SCN board treasurer and Editor-in-Chief Mary Jo David, who’s also a writer and columnist for the paper, produced and submitted the winning entries. This is the […]
Rural Perspectives: The gray catbird, a summer visitor, can sing two songs at once
by Diane Constable I thought I heard a kitten! The gray catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) is a summer resident in our area and is a bird more likely heard than seen. One of its favorite calls sounds just like a mewing cat, which is how it got its name. This handsome bird has a deep gray […]
Behind the scenes of Gregory’s 4th of July celebration tradition
by Judy Williams A lot has to happen behind the scenes before you hear the oohs and ahhs of the Gregory Fourth of July celebration. Most of the background tasks are handled by the hard-working Fourth of July committee. These 10 dedicated individuals have been planning the 47th Independence Day Celebration for almost a year. […]