Stockbridge Community News
Village of Stockbridge Council Meeting, May 6, 2019
Meeting called to order by President Howlett at 7:00 pm.Johnnie Torres, Police Chief, Citizens were also present; Pledge of Allegiance President Howlett led the pledge of allegiance. Approval of Agenda MOTION by Quintanilla, SUPPORTED by Cattell to approve the May 6, 2019 agenda as presented. Motion carried with unanimous ayes. Approval of Minutes MOTION by […]
Scarlet Tanagers: Bright, exotic, and rarely seen
article by Rose Collison, photos by Patrice Johnson Startlingly bright male scarlet tanagers strike those lucky enough to sight them as too exotic for northeastern woodlands. Actually, these birds are fairly common in oak forests around Stockbridge, but they often remain out of sight as they forage in the leafy upper branches. In spring the […]
Waterloo Needlework Club: Making the world a better place one stitch at a time
article and feature photo by Janice Powell, photos by Rose Collison The Waterloo Needlework Club began in 1911 when eight neighborhood ladies assembled to help a grieving family. William Huttenlocher had lost his beloved wife, Mary, to heart problems, leaving four boys and two girls, ranging in ages of 4 to 13, without a mother. […]
Tell SCN about your great dad for Father’s Day
June 16 is Father’s Day, and SCN is planning to feature—you guessed it—dads. If you would like to recognize an outstanding father, please tell SCN what makes him special in 300 words or less before May 13. Send with photo to stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com or mail us at P.O. Box 83, Gregory, MI 48137.
Can you identify May’s ‘Where’s Waldo’ mystery location?
Think you know the area? Here’s your chance to prove it. Each month, SCN photographer Rose Collison is selecting a mystery location within the Stockbridge School District and surrounding areas. Names of readers who correctly identify the subject of the photo will be entered into a drawing, and one overall winner will be selected. May’s […]
Cottontail Rabbit dine on grasses, clover, and all too often our garden vegetables
article and photo by Rose Collison Cottontail rabbits can be found throughout most of Michigan but less common in the northern portions of the state. Cottontails prefer areas with ample vegetation and hiding places such as brush piles and thickets. Summertime foods include grasses, clover, and garden vegetables. In the winter, they eat twigs, buds, […]
Guidelines for Letters to the Editor
Reprinted from the October 2017, edition of the Stockbridge Community News Have a […]
SCN honored for excellent work
by Agnes Geiger “If I could give an award for hard work and dedication, you and SCN’s volunteers would win. Outstanding efforts. Please keep up the great work,” a judge wrote. “Talk about lots of work and dedication. Community news is so important and you are doing just that. Hats off for all your team’s […]
Can you identify April’s ‘Where’s Waldo’ mystery location?
Think you know the area? Here’s the chance to prove it. Each month, SCN photographer Rose Collison is selecting a mystery location within the Stockbridge School District and surrounding areas. Names of readers who correctly identify the subject of the photo will be entered into a drawing, and one overall winner will be selected. April’s […]
The Eastern Bluebird
article and photos by Rose Collison Look for Eastern Bluebirds in open country with patchy vegetation and large trees or nest boxes. Meadows, old fields, and golf courses provide good habitats for them as well. Bluebirds typically sit in the open on power lines or along fences, with an alert, vertical posture. When they drop […]