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August’s Where’s Waldo Mystery Location Revealed
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. August’s winner will receive […]
Village of Stockbridge Meeting Minutes, July 9, 2018 7 p.m.
Village of Stockbridge Meeting Minutes, July 9, 2018 7 p.m. Meeting called to order by President Howlett at 7:00 pm. Roll Call: PRESENT:President Molly Howlett, Pro-Tem Frederick Cattell, Trustee Patrick Harden, Trustee Richard Mullins; ABSENT: Trustee Christina DuWig Trustee Carmelita ValdezWeaks ; Others Present: Debbie Nogle, Village Clerk, John Gormley, Village Attorney, Johnnie Torres, […]
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August’s ‘Garden of the Month’ goes to Munith’s Shane Adams
Congratulations to 17-year-old Shane Adams of Munith for winning August’s “Garden of the Month” contest. The local plant enthusiast’s personal garden features potted succulents, rocks and colorful blossoms. Have a favorite garden spot based on its beauty or uniqueness? Send SCN photos of it. Each month, July to March, the Stockbridge Area Garden Club will select […]
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Letters we receive
To whom it may concern: I was at the park in Stockbridge with my grandson, niece and nephews a few days ago. Thorn bushes were growing in the play area. The newly built tennis courts shown bright in the afternoon sun. The lines were long with townspeope waiting to play tennis, money well spent as […]
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Do you know why you say it?
by Ron Kaiser Want to go to a shindig but have to keep your nose to the grindstone? Some sayings so outlive their original references that using them is likely to trigger a deer in the headlights look. But at one time, most sayings referred to familiar objects or actions. The sources of some commonly used phrases may […]
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‘Never say never” describes Kathryn Humrich
by Judy Williams Kathryn Humrich always considered the Gregory/Plainfield area to be her home. The 99-year-old has lived all but two of her years in the area. Those two years away from her family, she said, were a very difficult time in her life. She lived in Arizona, from 1943 to 1945, and […]
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Therapy dogs ease stress at Stockbridge High School
by Hope Salyer Imagine this: You’re scrolling through your Facebook feed when an image of a therapy dog in a high school pops up with the words “Where was this when I was in high school?” Most people would have one of two thoughts run through their heads: “I wish that was around when I […]
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Student of the Month: Gwen Rogozinski
by Cindy Lance During a time when student participation in extracurricular activities is waning, one young student may be single-handedly reversing the trend. Gwen Rogozinski, who just finished her eighth-grade year, was in the National Junior Honor Society. She also participates in basketball, volleyball, softball and track. Her mantra in life is “hard work will […]
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Free kitten
Free Kitten to good home: Adorable 8 weeks old. Tiger-striped. Potty trained, loves to play, sleep and very cuddly. Contact Nancy at 517-851-8087 or email nanwisman@gmail.com.
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Wellness Coalition wraps up $75K funding plan
by Matt Pegouskie Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition is putting the wraps on its seventh Comprehensive Wellness Plan for the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF). SAWC’s Wellness Plan includes $75,000 worth of funding requests. The coalition proposed continuing eight existing projects, three new projects and funds to help SAWC market its efforts. The plan includes the […]