Stockbridge Community News
Can you identify November’s ” Where’s Waldo” mystery location?
article and photo by Rose Collison Here’s your chance to test your knowledge of the area. The names of all readers who correctly identify the mystery location above will be entered into a drawing, and one overall winner will be selected. November’s winner will receive a $20 Farmers State Bank Prepaid Visa gift card. Thank […]
Community Resource Guide updates and additions 2019
The intent of these updates is to include information not provided in the Community Resource Guide as well as to remind groups that we are now compiling information for the 2020 Community Resource Guide which is planned to appear in our January edition. If your group was included and you have information that needs updating […]
Stockbridge High School graduate Kayla Fletcher joins the Stockbridge Community News team
by Hope Salyer Stockbridge High School graduate Kayla Fletcher was appointed by unanimous vote to the Stockbridge Community News team in June. After graduating, Fletcher attended Lansing Community College while working at St. Joseph Chelsea. She received her state IAHCSMM certification in Central Services and Reprocessing. Fletcher currently serves as a sterile processing technician at St. Joseph Chelsea. Fletcher handles the […]
Cicadas aka “Jar Fly”
article by Rose Collison Cicadas begin life as a rice-shaped egg that the female deposits in a groove she makes in a tree limb, using her ovipositor. The groove provides shelter and exposes the tree fluids, which the young cicadas feed on. These grooves can kill small branches. When the branches die and leaves turn […]
Two Uncaged news students earned individual national recognition
by Elizabeth Cyr We are very proud to announce that two Uncaged news students earned individual national recognition for their news design work. The Columbia Scholastic Press Association announced the winners from its 36th Gold Circle Awards program. This year, these categories attracted 7187 news and magazines entries submitted in 86 categories. Informational graphics: Portfolio of […]
Manna Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting. ‘Food Worth Walking About’
by Tina Cole-Mullins, Photos by DigitalCrumbs Photography and Jason Allen A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new Manna, Monday, Oct. 4. The event, sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce, officially recognized the village’s latest new business and welcomed owners Naomi and Kevin Carson. In a show of support, […]
Stockbridge Teacher Nikki Myers shares with her students the wisdom that comes with years of experience
by Amy Haggerty Nikki Myers has taught for Stockbridge Schools for 24 years. She has taught a variety of grades, including first through fourth, plus sixth, seventh, and Title I. Myers grew up in Stockbridge, and her parents, Roger and Sharon, stayed in the Stockbridge area. Teaching was in her blood, considering her father taught […]
ASK AN EXPERT
by John and Theresa Kightlinger If and when the unexpected occurs and a collision happens, ten commonly left off or omitted items should be listed on the estimate of repairs. These are vital to receive a quality and thorough repair to restore the performance and value of your vehicle as well as your peace of […]
5 Healthy Towns
by Matt Pegouskie On August 26, the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation’s Board of Directors approved the 8th Comprehensive Wellness Plan submitted by the Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SAWC) and presented by SAWC board members Emily Stewart and Mark Taylor. The Wellness Plans are constructed by SAWC’s members to meet wellness issues throughout the Stockbridge school […]