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Paws and Claws: Keeping your pets safe this summer
by Cindy Anderson, DVM, Animal Care Clinic With the coming of the summer season, there some important things to remember to keep your pets safe. You may know that cold weather poses health risks to your pets, but warm weather — even on days that do not seem very hot to you — can be […]
Rural Ramblings: The wild geranium can spit seed pods up to 30 feet
Article and photo by Diane Constable The wild geranium (Geranium maculatum) is sometimes called old maid’s nightcap, alum root, or cranesbill. It is a common springtime woodland flower in our area. This protected perennial can often be seen growing along the edges of our rural roads and in woodland areas. A unique aspect of this […]
Algoma, Wis., finding new ways to improve community
by Amy Heydlauff “Those who say it can’t be done should get out of the way of those who are doing it” could be the motto of the little town of Algoma, Wisconsin. Even though I mention this community often, they aren’t perfect or they wouldn’t have to fail forward. But they are working hard […]
Stockbridge High School State Individual Yearbook Awards
It was rigorous, but you did it. It seemed out of reach, but you grabbed it. It all came down to you. You made it happen. Yerds, congratulations on your state individual awards. I could not be more proud of you. Revel in this moment. The days have been dark, but you brought them light. […]
JV Softball Picks Up First Win of Season
The JV softball team picked up its first win of the season last week when the Panthers split a doublheader with Grass Lake. The Panthers are a young squad with just a couple of player on the roster that have played softball before. They are improving with every game and it finally came together againt […]
Staff Spotlight: The pandemic has made Clarke Jeffers’ role even more vital to the district
by Amy Haggerty A school custodian not only cleans a school, he or she is also a true caretaker and guardian of our children’s safety. During COVID-19, the job of school custodian has become even more vital with the addition of special duties like disinfecting classrooms, bathrooms, locker rooms, and gyms. They play a critical […]
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From the Superintendent’s Desk: Brian Friddle ready to begin work in Stockbridge
Hello Stockbridge Panthers, I look forward to joining the Stockbridge community on July 1 as superintendent. I have served in education for 26 years; 20 years as an administrator and the last 14 years as a superintendent in Ingham County. My wife Carmen and I have been married for 31 years and we have three […]
Sowing Inspiration ~ Larkspurs thrive in a South-facing location
Dear Readers, The Garden Contest was read and enjoyed by many. Who doesn’t love a beautiful photo of someone’s artistic garden creation? So let’s try a new direction for a “Garden Inspiration Column.” We’re asking readers to take a photo of their garden, plant, bush or tree (or a friend’s) and share the inspiration for […]
The Open Air Market of Stockbridge is on the Town Square: May 14
This is the Market’s 11th season and each Friday through October 29 (26 weeks), we will be on the township square in downtown Stockbridge from 4 to 7 pm. Items available this week include: bedding, vegetable and herb plants, rhubarb, honey, eggs, cheese, jam, bread, pies, baked goods, chocolates, maple syrup, spiced nuts, fresh dried […]