features
A glance in the rearview mirror
June 1922: Spit ball barred. Divorce ring is the latest. Tooth pulled to toot flute. by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from June 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 […]
‘This I Believe’
For the past several years, Stockbridge High School and the Stockbridge Friends of the Library have collaborated to offer an essay-writing contest in order to engage Stockbridge High School students in an exploration of the core beliefs that guide their daily lives. Held twice a year, the contest is based on NPR’s four-year-running and now […]
Raise your voice: It’s time to step up
Published in Uncaged, May 2022 As seniors leave, new leadership roles emerge by Kaitelyn Walker, Uncaged Editor-in-Chief I was not always a leader. This is ironic considering the number of leadership roles I have held throughout my school: editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, class president, student council officer, team captain. My junior year cross country […]
Honoring our Veterans
Honoring deceased former members of Mackinder-Glenn Post 510 At one time, the following veterans were members of the Mackinder-Glenn Post 510 and are interred here in Stockbridge or at other cemeteries. CARL ALLEN KENNETH E. AMMERMAN WALTER R BARBOUR MICHAEL BASNAW HOWARD J. BERRY WALLACE BISHOP CHARLOTTE CAMPBELL CLETE CARLTON ROBERT H. COLE JACK COLLINS […]
Stockbridge FFA looks back at first year
by Elizabeth Vliet On May 15, the Stockbridge FFA Chapter held its first chapter awards ceremony in 35 years. The ceremony was an official meeting with a guest speaker, Kary Gee. The chapter also recognized its sponsors and officiated new officer inductions. The new officers are Hannah Marshall, president; Hayden Keiser, vice president; Clarissa Hill, […]
Heading South with The Enemy Line
Duo with local roots moving forward on road to success by Tina Cole-Mullins It’s going to be a busy summer for The Enemy Line, a local brother and sister duo whose music runs deep with traditional old-school country. The team of Kymee Dawn and Kurt Stone plans to release a new single, play both group […]
In “This Farm is a Family,” local sanctuary deliverscharming tale of found family
by Shuyler Clark People passing through Chelsea may notice a farm on the city’s outskirts, its weathered barn proudly proclaiming “Barn Sanctuary” in bold letters. Established in 2016 by Dan McKernan, Barn Sanctuary is home to over 100 formerly abused, neglected, and abandoned farm animals, ranging from rambunctious cows to sassy turkeys. On the farm, […]
Outreach in Action
Public transportation options in and around Stockbridge by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Getting from point A to point B when you have no working vehicle presents a challenge in lots of places, but especially in rural locations like the Stockbridge area. Fortunately, we do have public transportation options, which can be a life-saver for […]
Chelsea Hospital receives an ‘A’ for hospital safety grade
Information from Chelsea Hospital Recognized nationally for its patient safety and quality, Chelsea Hospital received an “A” on its 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade spring scorecard. Announced on May 10, this national distinction recognizes achievement in protecting patients from preventable harm and error within the hospital setting. Chelsea Hospital has received an “A” grade every […]
Rural Perspectives
Our versatile and beautiful eastern redbud tree by Diane Constable The eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) tree is most noticeable during midspring when the branches are covered with beautiful tiny magenta-pink blossoms. These pea-shaped blossoms and the seed pods that closely resemble those of the snow pea indicate that this tree belongs to the legume family […]