Stockbridge Community News
Big John Howard fights the Big C
by Tina Cole-Mullins “After 24 years of working at Ford Motor Company, John Howard was told he would never work again or return to his job. The battle had begun, not only a physical battle but of mind and spirit, and a mounting financial one with no end in sight. “While the news was devastating, […]
Staff Spotlight: Kim Killinger and Tammy Salyer, a library force
by Amy Haggerty The terrific team of Kim Killinger and Tammy Salyer keep the Jr/Sr High School library running smoothly. The duo work opposite schedules to ensure the library is always staffed. Both women, extremely well liked by building staff and students, are constantly busy answering questions or monitoring the flow of incoming or outgoing […]
Village and Stockbridge Community Schools enter contract to fund officer position
We can all agree how important it is for kids to feel safe while attending school, and it is equally important for teachers and other staff to also feel safe while providing the education needed to produce the next generation of leaders. With that in mind, the Village of Stockbridge recently voted to allocate 50% […]
Friday the 13th, full moon, and spiders!
by Rose Collison. Photo credits: Patrice Johnson and Rose Collison Friday the 13th’s full moon is called the micro moon. It will appear 14% smaller and a bit dimmer due to its farther distance from earth. It is called Harvest Moon according to the Old Farmers Almanac because that was when the corn harvests traditionally started. […]
Obituary: Benedict F. LaRosa
Benedict F. LaRosa (January 29, 1933 – September 1, 2019) Passed away peacefully on September 1, 2019 (age 86). Ben was born on January 29, 1933 in Ann Arbor, Michigan; the son of James and Rosaria (DeFilippi) LaRosa. Ben married MaryLou (VanHoudt) on September 28, 1954 in Angola, Indiana. He worked for Ford Motor Company […]
Can you identify September’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. September’s winner will receive a $20 Farmers State Bank Prepaid Visa gift card. Thank […]
ASK AN EXPERT
by John and Theresa Kightlinger As a new school year approaches and teenage drivers cruise the roads, Cindy C. of Munith asked a perfect question for this edition: What is the number one cause of teen deaths? Experts on the subject are divided. Some say speeding; others say distracted driving. Either way, avoiding these risky […]
Employees of Farmers State Bank donate $2,100 to Dora’s Cupboard
Employees of Farmers State Bank donated $2,100.00 to Dora’s Cupboard through their Casual Because We Care program. Employees pay a small fee to wear jeans on Fridays and annually donate the funds raised to local charitable organizations. Dora’s Cupboard is located on The Good Shepherd Mission campus at 5050 M-36, Stockbridge. Special shout out to […]