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Men of the Hour

Gary Ludtke: Commitment, consistency lead to a trifecta in 2025 by Mary Jo David Around the world, Nov. 19 is recognized as International Men’s Day to “celebrate, worldwide, the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and communities.” Once again, in our November issue, Stockbridge Community News is featuring Men of the Hour—men from our own […]

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Rural Perspectives

Puffballs grow differently than mushrooms by Diane Constable The giant puffball (Calvatia gigantea) is one of our largest fungi. This easily identifiable giant mushroom grows in fields and forests in late summer into fall. It grows quickly, usually after a rain, to be about the size of a soccer ball. On average, it grows up […]

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Get involved with SRSLY

SRSLY (text language for “seriously”) is a coalition of community members and partners working together to prevent youth substance use and support youth mental health. WHAT WE DO HOW TO GET INVOLVED To get involved or if you would like more information, please email us at info@srslystockbridge.org or call 734-593-8089. STAY CONNECTED Click here to […]

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Men of the Hour

Gary Ludtke: Commitment, consistency lead to a trifecta in 2025 by Mary Jo David Around the world, Nov. 19 is recognized as International Men’s Day to “celebrate, worldwide, the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and communities.” Once again, in our November issue, Stockbridge Community News is featuring Men of the Hour—men from our own […]

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Outreach in Action

I spy homes for used books by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Books are the plane, and the train, and the road.They are the destination, and the journey. They are home.                   —Anna Quindlen, “How Reading Changed My Life” Indeed, books do provide a kind of home for many readers. And after turning that final […]

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Men of the Hour

Mike Williamson: A busy life built on teamwork—at home, at work, and in the community by Melissa McPherson Around the world, Nov. 19 is recognized as International Men’s Day to “celebrate, worldwide, the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and communities.” Once again, in our November issue, Stockbridge Community News is featuring Men of the […]

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Dear Gabbie…

“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals… especially your mom! Dear Gabbie, It seems drivers are more impatient than ever, and so many are riding my bumper these days! How can I get them to stop? […]