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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. […]
Death Notice
Stephen Blackburn, Gregory – died September 8, 2018. Memorial service to be held October 13, 2018 at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea from 1-3 p.m.
Thank You Donor Carol Steingasser
The Stockbridge Community News wishes to express its appreciation to Carol Steingasser for her generous donation. Welcome new friend!
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
July’s ‘Where’s Waldo’ Mystery Location
Think you know the area? Here’s your chance to prove it. Each month, SCN photographer Rose Collison is providing a photo of 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. July’s […]
Death Notices
JoAnne McCleery, Munith – died June 23, 2018. Celebration of life held Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 1 p.m.. Chas. J Burden & Son Funeral Home, Jackson.
Thank You Donor Bob & Jan Jacobs
The Stockbridge Community News wishes to express its appreciation to Bob & Jan Jacobs for their generous donation. Welcome new friends!
Announcing: Garden of the Month
Dear Readers, SCN is pleased to launch the “Garden of the Month” feature/contest. If you have a favorite garden spot based on its beauty or uniqueness, send us one to five photos of it. Each month, July to March, the Stockbridge Area Garden Club will select a garden for SCN to feature. We will keep […]
Rural Perspectives: The precocious Killdeer
by Rose Collison The killdeer’s unmistakable call “KILL-DEE” announces its presence across fields. The pair makes their nest on the ground, often on gravel, and the speckled eggs blend so well with gravel that they are sometimes hard to spot. The eggs take 24 to 28 days to incubate before the chicks hatch, and when […]