Stockbridge Community News
Light pole decorations dazzle and mystify
photo and article by Rose Collison Small town Stockbridge has outdone itself yet again. The Township Square and Village are lit up with decorations and lights. Leaders in the Light Pole contest at this time are Stockbridge Library-CADL, Elder Ridge, Stockbridge Band, Country Petals, and Eaton Savings Bank. o
Joan Tucker joins SCN Board of Directors
Oct. 3, the directors of the Stockbridge Community News elected Joan Tucker, by unanimous vote, onto the board of directors. Tucker is a retired RN of 38 years from Saint Joseph Mercy Chelsea Hospital where she has served on various committees to improve quality patient care and the patient experience. Her leadership role has given […]
Breaking News: House fire at 3135 Catholic Church Road
article and photos by Rose Collison Fire departments from multiple townships responded to a house fire on at 3135 Catholic Church Road Monday afternoon, Oct. 1. Together, Ingham Township, Stockbridge, Leslie, Unadilla, Dansville, and Leroy Township Fire Departments put out the fire. Ron Hodder from Stockbridge Area Ambulance said no people or pets were in […]
Children’s Pedal Pull highlights the Tractor Show
Photos and article by Rose Collison The Children’s Pedal Pull churned into action Saturday, Sep. 29 at the Tractor Show. Participants in all age groups did fantastic jobs, and first place winners are pictured below. 3-4 age group 5-6 age group 7-8 age group 9-10 age group
Stockbridge Township and Village offer Clean Up Day for benefit of residents and school sports
by Zabrina Yannella Stockbridge Township and the Village of Stockbridge teamed up to offer local residents Clean Up Day at the Jr/Sr High School on September 22. “It was a great success,” Stockbridge Township Clerk Becky Muraf said. “The joint effort between the township and village disposed of an impressive amount of waste: 375 gallons […]
October’s ‘Where’s Waldo’
by Rose Collison Think you know the area of ? Here’s your chance to prove it. Each month, SCN photographer Rose Collison is photographing 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 […]
Three SCN board members travel to NFPW conference to collect awards and attend workshops
by Hope Salyer Stockbridge Community News board members Patrice Johnson, Hope Salyer and Judy Williams traveled at their own expense to Bethlehem, Pa, Sept. 6 through Sept. 8, to receive national awards and attend workshops at the National Federation of Press Women’s annual conference. After winning top honors in several at-large competitions with NFPW entrants […]
What kind of bug is this?
by Rose Collison There are strange bugs among us, cool-looking, strange-sounding bugs. One of them, the Katydid, derives its name from the sound it makes. Its repetitive clicks and calls resemble someone saying, “Ka-ty-did.” Both genders are capable of producing the sound. Katydids are related to crickets and grasshoppers, with large back legs for jumping. […]
Septembers ” Where’s Waldo” mystery location
Think you know the area? Here’s your chance to prove it. Each month, SCN photographer Rose Collison is photographing 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. September’s winner will receive […]
Michigan Wildflowers
Many call them weeds but they are some of Michigan’s Wildflower’s that I hope you enjoy! article and photos by Rose Collison