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5 Healthy Towns launches national search for new leadership
Information adapted from 5HF news release On March 30, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) announced a national search for its next chief executive officer to succeed retiring CEO, Amy Heydlauff. “If you believe in the idea of prevention, this is a perfect position,” Ruth VanBogelen, chair of the search committee, said. 5HF is seeking […]
Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation’s first virtual fundraiser a success, raising over $19K
by Judy Williams The first Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation (SAEF) Festival of Tables virtual auction was a huge success. The weeklong event from March 20 to March 27 offered 196 items donated by various individuals and businesses. The proceeds from the auction, totaling $18,027, will be used by the foundation for scholarships and grants. One-hundred […]
Girls’ Soccer Opens with Win Over Lansing Everett
It had been nearly two years since the Stockbridge girls’ soccer team had stepped on the field of play due to the Covid pandemic and the Panthers returned to action Tuesday night and came away with a 2-1 win over Lansing Everett. It was a warm for a March night but very windy and it […]
Join a virtual workshop for caregivers sponsored by the Tri-County Office on Aging
POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS will benefit you whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend or someone who lives at home, in a nursing home, or across the country. This workshop focuses on self-care for you, the caregiver. The workshop will not focus on specific diseases or hands-on care. In this workshop, learn how to: […]
A grateful community bids farewell to Mark Schroeder, retired Unadilla Township fire chief
by Judy Williams With a heavy heart, community members said a final farewell to Mark Schroeder in a memorial service held at the Unadilla Township Fire Station on Sunday, March 28. He had always considered the station his true home. “The department became his family,” said a somber Linda Topping, Unadilla Township clerk. “He saw […]
Lady Panthers Place Five on 2021 All-GLAC Team
The Stockbridge girls’ basketball team wrapped up a successful 2021 basketball season and post-season honors have started rolling in as all five Panther starters were named to the All-GLAC team for this season. Stockbridge was the only team in the conference to place five members on the team. The Panthers finished 11-1 in the GLAC […]
Three Panthers Named to All-GLAC Basketball Team
After an 8-4 GLAC conference season that saw them tie for third with Lakewood, the Stockbridge boys’ basketball team had three players earn post-season All-GLAC awards. Jeremy Pilch was named first-team All-GLAC for 2021. Pilch averaged over 20 points per game in conference play with a season high 26 points coming against Olivet. Noah […]
Free Cooking Class ~ Register with Stockbridge Community Outreach
Looking for something healthy, fun and free to do this spring? Get basic kitchen supplies and learn practical cooking with a pro. Six classes held on Mondays: April 12, 19, 26 and May 3, 10, 17. Held in downtown Stockbridge at old Back Street Restaurant Teacher Jackie Scheller, Vocational teacher/former restaurant owner. Class size limited […]
Books to pick up in April as spring signals better times ahead
by Jenna Chapman The days are getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, and we might be turning a corner with the pandemic coming to an end soon. I am hopeful for this time of renewal, fresh air, and fresh starts. If your interest in reading is starting to bloom, here are some books that […]
Recalling the good old days in Stockbridge
by Mary Lou (Shellenbarger) Clifton Old folks, of whom I guess I am one, often throw out the phrase, “the good old days.” But just for a moment, put aside the computer, the smartphone, the iPad. You get the idea. In 1947, my dad accepted a teaching position in the Stockbridge Schools. So my parents, […]