Stockbridge
StockBIZ: Passing the torch: from Glenn-Brooke Realty’s Debbie Marshall to Susan Pidd Realty
by Mary Jo David If houses could talk…. Built in 1894, the stately home at 220 West Main in Stockbridge probably has plenty of stories to tell. And since becoming the long-time offices of Glenn-Brooke Realty, the two-story Victorian has played an important role in the Glenn/Marshall family history. In 1981, the house that Debbie […]
Munith girl wins her division in dock jumping
By Judy Williams Ten-year-old Dana Moody from Munith competed for the first time in dock jumping at this year’s Harvest Moon Festival in Stockbridge. Dana and her dog, Blue, a one-year old American Pitbull terrier won their division. Dana and Blue have been inseparable since she got the dog when it was six […]
You’ve got this. I’ve got this. We’ve got this.
by Amy Heydlauff “You’ve got this!” A junior high math teacher recently claimed this as her mantra with her students. It’s an awesome short sentence used for a variety of reasons: It inspires self-confidence in the listener, conveys optimism, and it transfers ownership of the outcome to the listener. You’ve got this” also signifies the […]
Pink Out: SHS students show support for cancer victim and family
by Diane Rockall Anyone attending this year’s Homecoming events on Friday, Sept. 20 no doubt noticed an abundance of pink T-shirts. What was going on? Sarah (Salow) Henderson, the mother of two Stockbridge students, is battling breast cancer. One student had an idea to do something for the family, and the entire football team rallied […]
From spider web to Haunted Backyard, the Badalls’ keep the scares coming
by Jenny Smith As the October chill hits the air and leaves begin to drift from the trees, we may notice an ominous scene emerging from the mist on West Street in Stockbridge. Glowing pumpkins guide the way up the walk toward an endeavor that has become a yearly tradition for the Badall family, and […]
Community Resource Guide Expansion
For the past two years the Stockbridge Community News has published a Community Resource Guide in January. The Guide includes basic information about what the particular group does and how they are a benefit to the community at large (Stockbridge Community School District). For the next few months we will be featuring a few of […]
Eagle Scout completes four benches for nature trail
Kaleb Adkins, Stockbridge High 12th grader built four benches for use along the nature trail to fulfill his Eagle Scout Badge requirement. He is pictured with Senior High School Principal Jeff Trapp.
Stockbridge Teen Center opens for community youth
by Tina Cole-Mullins On Monday, Sept. 9, a longtime dream of many became a reality as 72 kids enjoyed the opening day of the Stockbridge Teen Center. As the kids came and went throughout the afternoon, the laughter, socializing and festive rivalry over games could be heard throughout the center. The excitement of the volunteers […]
Knowing your neighbor – Schray’s
Barb and Jim Schray have a lovely Centennial Farm that smiles at you as you drive by. The farm captures your attention with neat and trim flowerbeds, lawns, and various farm buildings–including a stone fence. Depending on where the sheep are grazing, you may get a peek at their flock. The Centennial Farm is 130 […]
Smith and Heritage elementary schools focus on kindness and building relationships
by Reaghan Walz Everyone knows that schools are for teaching academic courses such as math, science, language arts, history and other customary subjects. Teachers and administrators at Smith and Heritage elementary schools believe and are demonstrating that the educational experience extends beyond. With Heritage focusing on “kindness” and Smith focusing on “building relationships,” teachers and […]