Stockbridge Community News
October’s ‘Where’s Waldo’ mystery location
Think you know the area? Each month SCN photographer Rose Collison is selecting a mystery location within Stockbridge School District. Names of readers who correctly identify the subject of the photo will be entered into a drawing, and one overall winner will be selected. October’s winner will receive two $20 Farmers State Bank Branded […]
Ring Necked Pheasants down but not out
article and photo by Rose Collison Mornings, readers’ ears may be treated to the distinctive cackle of a ring-necked pheasant making its presence known. Because ring-necks nest on the ground and don’t tend to roost in trees at night, they and their fledglings are vulnerable to fox and dreaded coyotes. Ring-necked pheasants, native to China […]
September’s ‘Where’s Waldo’ mystery location
Think you know the area? Each month, SCN photographer Rose Collison is selecting a mystery location within Stockbridge School District. Names of readers who correctly identify the subject of the photo will be entered into a drawing, and one overall winner will be selected. September’s winner will receive a $20 Farmers State Bank Prepaid Visa […]
August’s “Where’s Waldo” mystery Location
Think you know the area? Each month, SCN photographer Rose Collison is selecting a mystery location within Stockbridge School District. Names of readers who correctly identify the subject of the photo will be entered into a drawing, and one overall winner will be selected. August’s winner will receive two $20 Farmers State Bank Branded Prepaid […]
Praying Mantis
article and photo by Rose Collison Article and photo by Rose Collison Praying Mantises are generally 2 to 3 inches long, but they may stretch up to a foot in length, depending on species. Their colors vary from light greens to pink. Most Mantids are pea green or brown. They have a triangular-shaped head with […]
Brother’s way brings smiles for a ‘Day’ or two
by Tina Cole-Mullins Brothers Brandon and Kyle Day undoubtedly share a special friendship. “Brandon has always had a special big-brother bond with Kyle. He would always go out of his way, along with his friends, to include Kyle in their activities, no matter what they do,” said their mother, Amber Day. “But I’ve […]
The ever famous Dandelion and its benefits!
article and photo by Rose Collison The dandelion, a common meadow herb of the sunflower family, is one of the first wildflowers to greet us during early spring mornings. It then closes in the evening to go to sleep. Every part of the dandelion is useful: from its root, to its leaves, to its cheery, […]
July’s “Where’s Waldo” mystery location
Think you know the area? Each month, SCN photographer Rose Collison is selecting a mystery location within Stockbridge School District. Names of readers who correctly identify the subject of the photo will be entered into a drawing, and one overall winner will be selected. July’s winner will receive a $20 Farmers State Bank Branded Prepaid […]
SCN board member wins second-place award in national contest for Memorial Day article
by Agnes Geiger It was a loving sister’s heartfelt story of losing her 18-year-old brother in the Vietnam War with a moving remembrance from a young Marine who escorted the body home and stayed with her family until after the funeral. “Memorial Day: More than just a three-day weekend,” https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/memorial-day-mor…-a-3-day-weekend/ by SCN writer and board […]
Coping with Coronavirus: An update from Local non-profits
by Patrice Johnson The coronavirus shutdown is exacting serious impact on all parts of the community, non-profit organizations included. With that in mind, this reporter reached out to leaders of local non-profits for updates. Below are the responses we received. If your charitable or nonprofit organization is not listed below, please send a few sentences […]