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Sergeant Joshua Howe is named interim police chief in Stockbridge

Information provided by Terry Sommer In sudden news in late August, the Village of Stockbridge and Stockbridge Township experienced a changing of the guard. Police Chief Matthew Bartus left Stockbridge for an opportunity on the Wayne, Michigan, police department. In his place, Sergeant Joshua Howe of Stockbridge was named the interim Stockbridge Police Chief. Chief […]

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Staff Spotlight: Biology and physics teacher Abby Nicholson can even make the quadratic formula fun!

by Mary Jo David If she couldn’t land a career as Hannah Montana, teaching was right up there as a close second in career choices for Abby Nicholson. As she begins her third year of teaching at Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School—this year she is teaching biology and physics—Nicholson says she has no regrets about leaving […]

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Active Aging: Introducing ‘What’s Your Take?’ October’s featured member is Mary Schwark

by Stacey Mason The Stockbridge Area Senior Center is now regularly spotlighting a senior center member in the newspaper and online. We’ve created a ten-question quiz we’re calling, “What’s Your Take?” We’re kicking off this new quiz approach with SASC member Mary Schwark. Mary is one of many volunteers who keep our center organized and […]

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Bridge to Wellness

On your own or with a group, reading can lead to health benefits and personal growth by: Sarah Wilczynski October brings with it the transition to fall, marked by cozy sweaters, trips to apple orchards and pumpkin patches, and kids running around in costumes. It also marks the beginning of National Book Month, a time […]

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Faces of Addiction

Veins of silence: Mental health and the invisible pulse of addiction by Tina Cole-Mullins Behind the rose-colored glasses used by many to view our community lies a quiet crisis—the gritty reality of mental illness and addiction. October marks National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day. Both are a time […]