Stockbridge Community News
Dennis and Linda Petsch of Stockbridge win December’s Garden of the Month
by Joan Tucker Dear Readers, Congratulations to Dennis and Linda Petsch of Stockbridge, our December garden winner of the month. This couple spends many enjoyable hours outdoors working and creating gardens. Their rock garden features a little pond with a fountain and an old water pump filling a barrow. Antique farm implements accent the garden […]
Thank You Donors: David Rowse & Kristen Fillmore
The Stockbridge Community News wishes to express its appreciation to David Rowse and Kristen Fillmore for their generous donation. Welcome new friends!
Jane Marthaler of Gregory Wins November’s Garden of the Month
by Joan Tucker Dear Readers, Congratulations to Jane Marthaler of Gregory, November’s Garden winner of the month. This mature garden has a nice combination of flowers and vegetables. In the right corner, it appears that the nasturtiums are climbing the sunflowers. These colorful flowers, often served in salads or used to decorate cakes, are edible. […]
Thank you donor: HomeTown Pharmacy
The Stockbridge Community News wishes to express its appreciation to the HomeTown Pharmacy for their generous donation. Welcome new friends!
The beauty of fall in Michigan
article and photos by Rose Collison With the craziness going on in the world, we could all do well to turn off the news and take a walk or go for a drive to enjoy the changing colors of the trees. Michigan is the place to be in autumn.
Panthers Stumble in Second Half Against Jonesville
The Stockbridge football team held tough with a strong Jonesville team for a half, but the Comets came out strong in the second half and the Panthers wore down and fell 48-14 Friday night. After a scoreless first quarter the Panthers struck first with a seven-yard touchdown run by Drew Philipp for a 6-0 lead. […]
Jeannine Wayman of Stockbridge wins October’s Garden of the Month
by Joan Tucker Dear Readers, Congratulations to Jeannine Wayman of Stockbridge, October’s Garden winner of the month. A judge writes, “There is nothing more charming then a white picket fence. It really highlights the blue salvia and the white and pink begonias. If you look closely, you can see a creative artist has used garden […]
Local effect: High court strikes down Whitmer’s powers
by Patrice Johnson Oct. 2, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) does not have the authority to continue the state of emergency in Michigan. So what does that mean on a local level? According to the Detroit News, “In a landmark ruling with far-reaching implications, the Michigan Supreme Court decided that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer […]
The amazing walking stick
article and photo by Rose Collison Walking Sticks are long and slow-moving insects that look like sticks, twigs or branches. Males tend to be smaller than females. The colors are usually brown and green, but may be gray or shades of red. Males usually have wings, but females are most likely wingless. The American walking […]