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Rural Perspectives: Common milkweed attracts butterflies, bees
by Diane Constable Our native common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) gets the first part of its scientific name from Asklepios, the Greek god of healing and medicine, as the plant was known to have many medicinal uses. We can see it growing along roadsides, farm field edges, and in naturalized gardens to attract and feed butterflies […]
Check it out: Every day is a fun day at Veterans Memorial Park
Information provided by Jo Mayer and sponsoring organizations. Photos by Judy Williams and Mary Jo David On Tuesday, July 18, Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Stockbridge was a beehive of activity for Playtime in the Park, sponsored by the Village of Stockbridge, the Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SAWC) and the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HT). […]
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 […]
Boyd Heating and Cooling ~ Free Estimates, Licensed and Insured
We are focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction – we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we’re sure you’ll be happy working with us. Look around our website and if you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us. […]
Clyde’s Corner: Hardworking and caring, my dad was the best!
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone! I just want to thank those who tell me how much you enjoy reading my stories. It is very humbling, and I really appreciate the feedback. I am so lucky to be able to write a monthly column for the Stockbridge Community News and share some of my memories […]
Bicyclists take a well-deserved break in Gregory on their Great Lake-to-Lake Trails bicycle trek
by Mary Jo David Shade trees are in short supply on the route for the Gregory Fourth of July Parade. But seated in a prime, shady spot on M-36 near the corner of Main Street were two gentlemen who had traveled farther than most. Arriving from the Gregory trailhead of Michigan’s Mike Levine Lakelands Trail, […]
ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946
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The Open Air Market is on the Town Square: July 21
The Open Air Market of Stockbridge is going strong in our 13th year as your hometown market on the square every Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy our relaxed atmosphere while you shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, honey, jam, maple syrup, eggs, breads, pies, cookies, fresh and dried herbs and more. Our artisan […]