Stockbridge Community News
March’s ‘Where’s Waldo’ mystery location
Think you know the area? Here’s a chance to prove it. SCN photographer Rose Collison is selecting a mystery location within the 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. March’s winner will receive a $20 […]
The northern cardinal, a local favorite
article and photo by Rose Collison The male northern cardinal is perhaps responsible for prompting more people to open up a field guide than any other bird. They’re a perfect combination of familiarity and style, a shade of red that catches the eye. Even the brownish-red female sports a sharp crest and warm accents. Cardinals […]
Can you identify February’s ‘Where’s Waldo’ mystery location
article and photo by Rose Collison Here’s your chance to test your knowledge of the area, Names of all the readers who correctly identify the mystery location above will be entered into a drawing, and one winner will be selected. Since no one correctly identified January’s location, February’s winnings will be doubled for the correct […]
The American Bison
article and photos by Rose Collison This animal’s true name is the American bison, but most people call them buffalo. Bison are the largest terrestrial animal in North America and can stand up to six feet tall. A male may weigh upwards of a ton, and the female about 900 pounds. Before human intervention, bison […]
SCN Elects Terry Sommer to its Board of Directors
During its Jan. 8 meeting, SCN’s board of directors elected Terry Sommer by unanimous vote to its ranks. “We’re a hardworking board, and we’re pleased to have Terry’s involvement,” Patrice Johnson, president and editor in chief, said. “Terry brings a terrific skillset to the organization.” When asked why Sommer chose to add the commitment to […]
GROUPS AND RESOURCES THAT ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY 2020
The Stockbridge area is home to a wide array of nonprofit and charitable organizations, all for the benefit of local residents. The information below represents the Community News third effort to compile current descriptions and contact information. Not listed or notice an error? Please accept our apologies and email corrected information to Stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com or snail […]
First snowfall surprised us all
article and photo by Rose Collison The snowfall was more than expected, and as aggravating as it was, it delivered some views that make a person go, “Wow!” Snow on trees is always a beautiful sight. Surprise. Ever notice that when birds land in the snow their feet and tails made snow angels? The unexpected […]
Sky Theater Variety Show Full of Laughs and Music
If you get a chance, stop by the Stockbridge Town Hall Sunday afternoon for the last showing of the Sky Theater Variety Show for lots of laughs and some good musical numbers by local Stockbridge kids. The show is set up a lot like the old Muppet Show with some comedy skits, lots of jokes, […]
Happy third birthday, Stockbridge Community News
by Patrice Johnson November ushers in a birthday of sorts. Three years this month, Stockbridge Community News published its first newspaper and online service. From its four-page infancy, this public service organization has grown from a wing and a prayer to a national award-winning, 24-page publication with more than 2,500 stories under its belt. […]