Death Notice for February
James Carson Asquith, age 71, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on January 3, 2026. Sandra Alice Kay Patrick Vincent “Pat” Singer, age 74, of Gregory, MI, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026. Julie Ann Tatar, age 61, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away at her home on February 16, 2026. Dennis L. Joseph, better known […]
Obituary: Gordon Richard Outwater
Gordon Richard Outwater, age 78, of Stockbridge, MI passed away on March 1, 2026 at Optalis Health in Ann Arbor while receiving hospice care. Born on August 6,1947 in Wayne, Michigan. Gordon lived a life filled with many stories. He served our country from 1968 to 1969 in The United States Army as a Specialist […]
Dear Gabbie:
“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals…especially your mom! Dear Gabbie: I have a friend who likes to show everyone photos on his phone—not just one or two photos, but many, many photos. After a while, […]
Shifting seasons as we welcome the vernal equinox
by Diane Constable We are quickly approaching March 20, the date of this year’s vernal equinox, also known as the first day of spring. It is the date upon which the amount of daylight equals the amount of darkness across the world. The sun rises true east, parallel to the equator, and sets true west. […]
Active Aging
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]