All CADL locations temporarily closed
Situations around the COVID-19 pandemic are fluid and changing quickly. We have made the decision to cancel the door pickup service which was slated to begin on Monday, March 16th. CADL is closing all 13 of its branches effective immediately through Sunday, April 5, 2020. Items on hold will be suspended until Monday, April 6 […]
Wild turkeys strut their stuff
article and photos by Rose Collison Turkeys travel in flocks and search the ground for nuts, berries, insects, and snails. They use their strong feet to scratch leaf litter out of the way. In early spring, males gather in clearings. There, they perform courtship displays, puffing up their body feathers, flaring their tails into a […]
Obituary: Rosa Lee Minix
Rosa L. Minix, 85, of Dansville, passed away on March 12, 2020. Rose was born on October 4, 1934 to Cecil and Alice (Fletcher) Salyer. On January 8, 1955, she married Luther D. Minix, who precedes her in death. Rose loved children. She drove school bus for 25 years. She enjoyed […]
Before a COVID-19 outbreak occurs: Plan and protect yourself and others
From the CDC.gov: There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Through respiratory droplets produced when […]
All K-12 Michigan private and public schools to close for three weeks beginning Monday
by Mary Jo David March 13: As of last night, Governor Witmer announced that all K-12 Michigan private and public schools are closing for three weeks beginning Monday. In addition, the following local colleges are making these changes: Lansing Community College: As of 3/13/2020, LCC’s website mentioned that in recognition of the growing and uncertain […]
COVID-19 Virus Results in Local College and University Schedule Changes
The COVID-19 virus is resulting in some major schedule changes at local colleges and universities in Southeastern Michigan. Below is a brief recap of what we know about area public colleges/universities. Please visit the specific college or university website for official closing status, schedule changes, and any future decisions with regard to lab and performance […]
Remember to vote in today’s primary. Vote on ballot proposals
by Hope Salyer A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate whom they believe should be a political party’s candidate for elected office to run in the general election. Primaries, also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders, are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a […]
Enbridge and Michigan Laborers Union move forward with Great Lakes Tunnel project
*Article submitted by the Michigan Laborers Union Michigan Laborers Union Applauds Progress of the Great Lakes Tunnel Selection of Michigan-based Tunnel Contractor highlights investment in local workers and businesses. The Great Lakes Tunnel project made significant progress this month with environmental permit applications being prepared for agency review and renewed engagement by the Mackinac Straits […]
Update on Re’Solution: Food Access
by Tina Cole-Mullins What’s happening to bring food back into the Stockbridge area? Daily access to fresh food is still limited, but visionaries within organizations such as Stockbridge Community Outreach, the Open Air Market of Stockbridge, Stockbridge’s First Presbyterian Church, Stockbridge DDA, the Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce, and the newly-formed Eat Better Committee of […]
CDC confirms possible instance of community spread of coronavirus in U.S.
Source: CDC.gov, www.cdc.gov/covid19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed an infection with the virus that causes COVID-19 [coronavirus] in California in a person who reportedly did not have relevant travel history or exposure to another known patient with COVID-19. At this time, the patient’s exposure is unknown. It’s possible this could be […]