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Obituary: Joan Carol Bumpus

Joan Carol Bumpus passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Joan is survived by her daughters, Carrie (Tim) Johnson, Tracy Bumpus, Amy West (Jason Kallio), and Tammy (Kevin) Basore; and her son, Chuck H. Bumpus Jr. (Nicky Straub); grandchildren: Michael (Isabella) Johnson, Mallari (Rob) Dancer, Jeff West, […]

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Death Notice for May

Richard Long, age 87, of Stockbridge, Michigan passed away on April 27, 2026. Marilyn E. Henry, age 72, of Webberville, Michigan, passed away on May 4, 2026. Marlin Neal Custer, age 97, passed away on May 14, 2026, in Gregory, Michigan. Doris Jean (Smashey) Larie, passed away on May 17, 2026. Curtis C. Brown, age […]

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Obituary: Nancy Tasker

Nancy Tasker, age 81, of Gregory died at home on May 28th by the side of her devoted husband Michael Craine. Beloved mother to Andrew (Carrie) and Benjamin (Shannon), grandmother to Clyde and Oliver, and friend to many, she will be greatly missed. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Mary and Roly, sisters […]

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Reading Between the Lines: The Great Alone’ is a gripping story of resilience in a rugged, majestic land

by Mary Jo David Many who are familiar with popular fiction have heard of Kristin Hannah. “Firefly Lane” (2008) and later “The Nightingale” (2015) both skyrocketed in popularity and have maintained their hold as commercial successes over many years. “Firefly” became a popular Netflix series in 2021 and “Nightingale” is probably the novel for which […]