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Death Notice: Phyllis Stowe
Phyllis Ann Stowe, of Stockbridge, died September 14, 2018. A funeral service will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Thursday 11:00 a.m. until funeral.
All Clubs Day draws world-class motorcycle show
IMG_0934 by Patrice Johnson If you attended All Clubs Day Vintage Motorcycle Show after noon on Sunday, Sept. 16, chances are the roar of an exceptionally loud engine drew you to the center of the jam-packed Stockbridge Township Square. The nearer a person approached, the more deafening the sputtering became until a small tent came […]
Baby Hannah alive and well. Trooper who saved her life nominated for Heart Saver Hero Award
by Patrice Johnson At first glance, infant Hannah Paielli looked like a normal baby as she rested in her father’s arms under a shade tree at the Harvest Moon Festival, Sept. 15. But anyone familiar with Hannah’s story would recognize the newborn as a special, and fortunate, little girl. Thanks to her parents’ quick […]
The Friends of the Stockbridge Library bring local art display program to community
Starting in January 2017, local artists have adorned the shelves in a continuing, monthly exhibit of art at the back of the Stockbridge Branch at the Capital Area District Library. A local carpenter, with funds and guidance from members of the Friends of the Stockbridge Library, built the shelves upon which the art is displayed. […]
What kind of bug is this?
by Rose Collison There are strange bugs among us, cool-looking, strange-sounding bugs. One of them, the Katydid, derives its name from the sound it makes. Its repetitive clicks and calls resemble someone saying, “Ka-ty-did.” Both genders are capable of producing the sound. Katydids are related to crickets and grasshoppers, with large back legs for jumping. […]
Harvest Moon Festival launches with pre-glow celebration
Friday night, Sept. 14, the Harvest Moon Festival started with a Pre-Glow Celebration at Veterans’ Park in Stockbridge. The Village of Stockbridge festival, sponsored by the Stockbridge Downtown Development Authority, began with a beer tent at Veterans’ Memorial Park and featured the band, Hot Southern Mess. Main Festivities will take place Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. […]
SAWC gains approval for 12 proposals and $75K funding
by Ashley Tomasi The Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition announced Sept. 13 that the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) Board of Directors has approved its Year 7 Comprehensive Wellness Plan. The plan, approved Aug. 27, contains proposals for projects and programs aimed at improving the health and wellness of residents of the Stockbridge School District. All […]