Stockbridge
A glance in the rearview mirror
April 1922—Carpet rags for lunch. Bloomers fixed with inner tubes. Manure in hooch. by Mary Jo David The following news excerpts are from April 1922 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. These are mostly reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. Visit the Stockbridge Library to view electronic copies of old local news publications […]
Celebrate Easter with the Catholic Community of Sts. James, Cornelius & Cyprian
Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian Church Services: April 10: Palm Sunday Mass 8:30 am April 17: Easter Sunday Mass 8:30 am St. James Catholic Church Services: April 9: Palm Sunday Vigil 4 pm April 10: Palm Sunday Mass 10:30 am April 14: Holy Thursday 7 pm April 15: Good Friday Youth Group Stations Shadow 2 pm […]
ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946
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Rural Perspectives: Robins—Our harbinger of spring
by Diane Constable The American Robin (Turdus migratorius) is our most popular songbird, and the official State Bird of Michigan and two other states. Their sweet melody is the first bird song heard in the morning and the last heard in the evening. The males come back to their nesting grounds by early April to […]
Volunteer with the Community Clean Up Club
Spring is here! Step outside with others to help spruce up a public community site. Show up at the site listed, wear appropriate clothes for the job and bring gloves and tools that fit the work. Thursday & Friday, April 14 & 15: Panther Disc Golf Course—clearing brush, picking up litter, edging, weeding, repositioning and […]
Adiska Family Dental—Accepting New Patients
Adiska Family Dental is family owned and operated. We value our patient relationships providing gentle, compassionate dental care. We have modern equipment you would expect from a big city dentist, with personalized care and convenience of your hometown. We are proud to be a part of this community and we make it a point to […]
Reading Between the Lines
‘A Clash of Steel’ reimagines a beloved classic by Shuyler Clark As part of a collection of classic reimagining’s known as the Remixed Classics series, A Clash of Steel by C.B. Lee delivers a new take on Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. Set in 1800s China, the story follows Shi Xiang, a young girl who […]
Paws and Claws
Take a bite out of heartworm with prevention measures by Cindy Anderson, DVM Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets throughout the world. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs and associated blood vessels of affected pets. Heartworm disease can cause severe lung disease, heart […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Plants and planting are on the library’s calendar by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell The risk of a snowstorm is probably gone, and the soil is warming up, which means it’s time to get in the garden. Capital Area District Libraries is offering several gardening programs, and two are right here at the Stockbridge branch. Learn […]
Outreach in Action
Local food programs help fill the grocery gap for those in need by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Those living on a tight budget in the greater Stockbridge area have to be resourceful when trying to meet their food needs. With the nearest abundantly stocked grocery at least 15 miles away, many rely on what […]