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More than luck: SASC recognizes initiative in action By Alexa Ten Eyck When the calendar turns to March, talk of luck fills the air. It often takes credit for the good things coming our way. Yet lasting success is built through initiative. Behavioral studies suggest that individuals who take initiative significantly increase their odds of […]
Positive Parenting: Investing in sibling relationships to avoid rivalry
by Kelsey Rasmussen I could have been great at chess. Maybe. We’ll never know because I refused to play chess with my brother. If you always lose at something, you tend not to like it. Being three years younger, I never even had a chance. Younger siblings—you know what I mean. You may have had […]
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One Big Connection Volunteer Portal now live
Information provided by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Volunteering in the 5 Healthy Towns service area just became easier, as 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) and One Big Thing unveiled a new volunteer portal on onebigconnection.org. Inspired by an earlier Chelsea Wellness Coalition- and 5HF-supported project called Volunteer Chelsea, the One Big Connection Volunteer Portal will […]
The brilliant young engineer behind Dexter’s famous stone viaduct
by Doug Marrin Reprinted with permission from The Sun Times News, February 2, 2026. Note: This article was originally published on August 10, 2022. Author’s note: February is Black History Month, a time to honor the achievements, resilience, and lasting contributions of Black Americans whose stories continue to shape our shared history and future. The railroad […]
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 […]
Women of Note: Willah Weddon: Pioneer journalist and devoted mother
by Alex Weddon, Amy Tomlin, and Patrice Johnson Willah lived with grace, grit, and a gentle sense of humor. Our mom—Willah Weddon—was pretty cool. She, like all our neighbors along Dexter Trail and Brogan Road, made do with what she had. Willah could ride a horse, drive a tractor, bottle-feed orphan lambs, and manage a […]
Women of Note: Booster, Lion, coach, board member: Lyn St. Dennis wears many hats well
by Mary Jo David Camping is what attracted one of this year’s Women of Note to our area. Lyn St. Dennis and her husband, Mike, landed in Unadilla Township by way of Waterford and then Ann Arbor, where Lyn worked at the Veterans Hospital. Eventually, the couple purchased 10 acres and built their home on […]
Emma Smith Elementary builds strong foundations through Science of Learning approach
Information provided by Smith Elementary administration Families seeking a strong academic start for their children will find a research-driven, student-centered environment at Emma Smith Elementary, part of Stockbridge Community Schools. Serving students in Young 5s through Second Grade, the school is building momentum around a clear focus: aligning instruction with the Science of Learning to […]
Girls’ Basketball Wins First District Title in 26 years
It had been a long time coming for the Stockbridge girls’ basketball team when the Panthers claimed its first district title in 26 years Friday night with a 43-23 win over Dansville. The Division 3 district title is the first for the Panthers since 2000, when “The Magnificent Seven” coached by Mike Daily claimed the […]