Stockbridge Community News
Fox Squirrel: a busy little hoarder
by Rose Collison The fox squirrel, also known as the eastern fox squirrel or Bryant’s fox squirrel, is the largest species of tree squirrel native to North America. Despite the differences in size and coloration, they are sometimes mistaken for American red squirrels or eastern gray squirrels in areas where the species co-exist. The squirrels […]
Can you identify February’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. February’s […]
Northern Flickers
The Northern Flicker is a medium-sized bird of the woodpecker family. It is native to most of North America. Northern Flickers eat mainly insects, especially ants and beetles that they gather from the ground. They also eat fruit and seeds, especially in winter. Flickers often pursue ants underground (where the nutritious larvae live) hammering at […]
Minute Synopsis: VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE COUNCIL MEETING
VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE Council Meeting 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room #112 January 7, 2018 at 7:00pm Synopsis Meeting called to order by President Howlett at 7:00 pm Roll Call: PRESENT: President Molly Howlett, Pro-Tem Frederick Cattell, Trustee Chadwick Quintanilla, Trustee Greg Uihlein, Trustee Heath Corey, ABSENT: Trustee Richard Mullins, Trustee Patrick Harden; Others Present: Debbie […]
Diane Rockall dons VP role on SCN Board
The Board of Directors of the Stockbridge Community News unanimously elected Diane Rockall to the position of vice president at its Jan. 9 meeting. Rockall, who first joined the board in June 2017, has steadily increased her volunteer responsibilities and contributions to the nonprofit publishing organization. “When Diane commits to doing something, she does it […]
Stockbridge Community Resource Guide 2019
GROUPS AND RESOURCES THAT ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY 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 second try at compiling descriptions and contact information. Not listed or notice an error? Please accept our apologies and email […]
Top Stories of 2018
Throughout 2018, readers voted with their clicks on their favorite SCN stories. Here are the top-ranked website and Facebook stories by month (excluding lost-and-found dog postings–those stories always shot through the roof). January: Old Katz School to become Katz Communities by Judy Williams Rumors swirl around the community as to the fate of the old Katz Elementary […]
Can you identify January’s ‘Where’s Waldo’ mystery location?
Think you know the area? Here’s chance to prove it. Each month, 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. January’s winner will receive a […]
Red-tailed hawk a local native
article and and photos by Rose Collison Red-tailed hawks have a bony ridge above eye for extra protection, a large wing span (on average) 58 inches, a hooked beak to catch prey easier. They are the most common North American hawk, and can be sighted year around throughout most of the continental U.S., usually either […]
Community Spotlight: Munith farmer Dean Katz lives life of family and faith
by Cindy Lance “And on the eighth day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, ‘I need a caretaker.’ So God made a farmer.” These words of Paul Harvey, delivered in a speech to the FFA in November 1978 in Kansas City, Mo., aptly describe lifelong Munith resident Dean Katz. Dean has spent his […]