features
Colin and Julia Neuhaus: 65 years of shared interests
by Judy Williams Not sure you could call it love at first sight when Colin Neuhaus and Julia Shepard met. He was 16 and she was several years younger, just a kid. They both were attending a birthday party hosted by Julia’s sister in their hometown of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania. Who would have guessed that […]
Crafts living a sweet and lifelong romance of 65 years
by Tina Cole-Mullins Back in 1956, Shirley (Rogers) and Loie Dean Craft met in church. Two years later in June 1958, they were married at the Church of God in Stockbridge and began their life together. It would be a special life filled with love, faith and family. The church where they married is just […]
Ask an Expert: Why are safety system recalibrations so important?
by John Theresa Kightlinger Many newer cars come with mandatory electronically controlled safety systems like air bags, along with optional collision avoidance features like forward crash, lane departure and blind spot detection alerts. These high-tech systems help avoid accidents, save lives, or at a minimum, reduce impact severity. But even with these innovations, wrecks still […]
A glance in the rearview mirror
February 1922—Egg-eating hens. Eleven husbands. Dimples on dollars. by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from February 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 to 1883. […]
Opponent’s grandfather is the winner at SHS girls’ basketball game
by Laura Whitaker At an SHS girls’ home basketball game against Manchester on January 6, the unthinkable happened. The grandfather of a player on the opposing team went into cardiac arrest in the stands during the third quarter. Many spectators jumped into action to assist, including two Stockbridge parents with medical backgrounds. Several people called […]
Rural Perspectives: The white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
by Diane Constable The white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is one of our largest mammals — and the official mammal of the state of Michigan. These herbivores prefer habitats that are a mix of woodlands and grasslands. Deer have a varied diet — eating at least 600 types of plants. In warmer weather, they prefer broad-leaved […]
‘Velocity Weapon’: War, espionage, and the ethics of AI
by Shuyler Clark In the distant future, humanity has established settlements on other planets with the help of mysterious technology known as Casimir gates. In one of these star systems, planets Ada Prime and Icarion endure unstable peace until an Icarion ambush leads to war. Ada Prime Sergeant Sanda Greeve, one of the gunners caught […]
Hannah Marshall epitomizes the ‘Heart’ in 4-H
by Mary Jo David This is the story of two very special Hannahs—Hannah Glair, a high school senior from Munith and longtime member of 4-H whose life was cut short by a tragic automobile accident in 2018 and Hannah Marshall, also from Munith, and also a longtime member of 4-H, who found a special way […]
Staff Spotlight: Teacher Tim Salow instrumental in return of FFA at Stockbridge
by Amy Haggerty Stockbridge High School teacher Tim Salow grew up attending Stockbridge Community Schools, and we are fortunate he chose to return to this community, where he has taught for nine years. He currently teaches World History, Advanced Placement World History, Advanced Placement U.S. History, and Agriculture for grades 9-12. Salow also is the […]
Clyde’s Corner—This and That
Realizing that ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ by Clyde Whitaker [Editor’s Note: Welcome to Clyde Whitaker, our newest SCN columnist. Whitaker has developed quite a following on social media, and enjoys sharing his thoughts, and often photos, from his years as a Stockbridge native.] The movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” has been viewed by almost everyone, […]