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ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946
We compare several different top insurance companies for you. We have clients in all areas of Michigan as well as other states. Insurance coverage in Michigan is part of daily life, and it can sometimes be overwhelming or confusing to research and understand all the options available. Your needs might be personal insurance such as […]
Rural Perspectives: Shaggy mane mushroom dissolves into inky liquid as it ages
by Diane Constable The shaggy mane mushroom (Coprinus comatus) is in the inky cap family. Its scientific name Coprinus means “living on dung” and comatus means “hairy.” It is also known as lawyer’s wig and shaggy ink cap. It can be seen in the fall, growing in lawns, along dirt roads, in compost piles and […]
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 […]
Positive Parenting: Growing together through delayed gratification
by Tiffany Snyder It’s easy to feel thankful when someone does something nice for us, when we feel the sun on our face or things are going our way. However, where thankfulness is an emotion, gratitude is an attitude of appreciation under any circumstance. Gratitude means expressing thankfulness and being appreciative of daily life even […]
North Lake United Methodist Church celebrates 190 years
Information provided by Pastor Trish Farrell North Lake United Methodist Church recently celebrated a remarkable milestone—190 years of ministry with a joyful anniversary celebration on Sept. 20 that honored the church’s deep roots while looking confidently toward its future. The special worship brought together members and friends of the congregation, local community leaders, former pastors, […]
Chelsea Area Fire Authority Seeks Fire Chief to Build Team and Guide Department’s Future
Information provided by D&B Strategic Marketing The Chelsea Area Fire Authority (CAFA) is seeking its next Fire Chief, offering an experienced fire and emergency medical services leader the opportunity to build a strong team, strengthen organizational practices, and help shape the future of emergency services in the Chelsea area. Serving the City of Chelsea and […]
Reading Between the Lines
What’s old is Drew again by Jessica Martell On Jan. 1, 2026, the first four Nancy Drew mysteries entered the public domain when the 95-year copyrights finally expired. Now anyone is legally allowed to reprint and sell these books, originally published in 1930, suddenly making them more widely available than they have been in over 60 […]
Historical Society announces new book on county’s forgotten coal mining history
Information provided by the JCM Historical Society October 13, 2026. The Jackson County Michigan Historical Society is pleased to announce the completion of its newest publication, “The Mines Below: Coal Mining in Jackson County,” written and researched by society president and local historian Maurice Imhoff. The book examines a largely forgotten industry that once operated […]
ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946
We compare several different top insurance companies for you. We have clients in all areas of Michigan as well as other states. Insurance coverage in Michigan is part of daily life, and it can sometimes be overwhelming or confusing to research and understand all the options available. Your needs might be personal insurance such as […]