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‘The Woman Behind the New Deal’: The scope of Frances Perkins’ achievements was breathtaking by Chuck Wisman Believe it or not, “The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life and Legacy of Frances Perkins—Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, and the Minimum Wage” isn’t even close to being the longest book title ever. And while it may […]
2026 Stockbridge Harvest Festival celebrates returning to our roots
The Township Square in Stockbridge was a busy and inviting array of entertainers and vendors for this year’s Harvest Festival. Even those who were driving past found themselves stopping to see what all the excitement was about. On Friday, the celebrations also included the Open Air Market in Veterans Memorial Park. And, of course, Saturday […]
2026 Stockbridge Tractor Show and Antique Toy Show
Stockbridge is a hopping town on the weekend of the Tractor Show and Harvest Festival. Crowds come out to take in what’s new and what’s old at the Tractor show, including a few machines that can only be described as giant behemoths. Those who showed up were not disappointed. This year’s Tractor Show included 75 […]
Obituary: George Allen
George Allen, 71, of Naples, Florida passed away on April 22nd, 2026, after a hard fought battle with pancreatic and liver cancer. George was born February 17th, 1955 to George and Ruth (Arnett) Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Dani Allen. George lived in the Stockbridge area before moving to […]
2026: Another Stockbridge Area Schools Homecoming is in the books
All photos by Judy Williams and Susan Daily Early forecasts indicated rain for Friday, Sept. 18, but Stockbridge Schools must have done something right because the rain held off as 30-plus floats and Homecoming Court representatives assembled in town to prepare for the 2026 Homecoming Parade in the Village of Stockbridge. The theme for the […]
Homecoming Court looking forward to the 2026 Stockbridge Homecoming this Friday
Looking ahead to this week’s Homecoming game on Friday, Sept. 18, the Stockbridge Community Schools homecoming court assembled for rehearsal this week.
Garden Club members gather among dahlias and zinnias
Stockbridge Area Garden Club members gathered at Sally Keene’s dahlia and zinnia garden on Sept. 14 for an event hosted by Jill Peck and Joan Tucker. Following a short meeting, Keene shared how her garden began when she was asked to provide flowers for her nephew’s wedding. She decided to grow the flowers herself, with […]
Stockbridge Honors 25th Anniversary of 9/11
In observance of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the local fire department raised a large American flag at Memorial Park in Stockbridge. The community gathered to remember the lives lost and honor the bravery and sacrifice of first responders. Photos by SCN board member Amy Haggerty.
Active Aging: SASC gives back for a cycle of community strength
by Alexa M. Ten Eyck Receive. Participate. Give. Repeat. A strong community takes advantage of this cycle. In action, it looks like support across people and organizations creating opportunities to participate. Participation puts that support into motion, while giving carries its value back into the community. Active aging requires a determination to remain fluid within […]