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Voices of Service
Community is Key: Shannon Beutler’s Commitment to Serve by Melissa McPherson Shannon Beutler finds fulfillment in serving others. As a licensed Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) with the Unadilla Township Fire Department (UTFD), she responds to medical emergencies, accidents, and fires, providing medical assistance to residents, often on the worst days of their lives. “It’s about […]
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp nurtures Stockbridge talent
Compiled by Kate Fox Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp spans 1,600 acres within western Michigan’s Manistee National Forest and hosts more than 5,400 students. Each summer, attendees are immersed in music, art, dance, and theater at the camp. Four Stockbridge area students had the opportunity to attend Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp to immerse themselves […]
Positive Parenting: Use intentional conversations to connect and engage with your teen
by Leanne Trapp Let’s face it, raising a teen is not for the weak. With all of the hormonal imbalances, mood swings, social challenges and changes happening in their lives, it can be extremely hard to connect with them. However, that is exactly what they crave. Connection. To feel included, heard, loved. They need real […]
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: Why do some people insist on leaving their shopping carts next to other people’s cars instead of putting them in the cart corrals? Dear […]
Rick Sperling’s ‘A Joyride in Memory Care’ takes the stage in Jackson
Information provided by Dementia Friendly Services Saline On Sunday, Sept. 21 at 2:00 p.m., at the Ella Sharp Museum Community Room (3225 4th Street in Jackson), the community is invited to attend this moving and surprisingly joyful theatrical experience: “A Joyride in Memory Care,” written and performed by award-winning playwright, director, and actor Rick Sperling. This […]
Positive Parenting
The power of the pause: Taking breaks can strengthen family bonds by Kelsey Rasmussen This month we’ll return to reviewing “And Baby Makes Three” by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. In May, Dr. Erin Clifton explained what the Gottmans call the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, or how toxic communication habits can quietly erode a […]
Ingham County Sheriff announces interim 911 Center leadership starting Sept. 1
Information provided by Ingham County Sheriff’s Office On Aug. 13, 2025, Ingham County Sheriff Scott Wriggelsworth, through consultation with the Controller’s Office and Board of Commissioners, announced the Sheriff’s Office will run the Ingham County 911 Center on an interim basis. The County Controller contacted the Sheriff two weeks ago to gauge interest in leading […]
Active Aging
Stockbridge Area Senior Center: Who we are, how you can help by Stacey Mason I was sitting at my desk recently, where I can watch members enter our center, feeling thankful that our center is available for area older adults. I, along with our members, would be devastated if we could not sustain our senior […]
Bridge to Wellness: Exploring the eight dimensions of wellness
by Sarah Wilczynski When considering wellness, topics like our physical health, diet, and mental health are common things people think about. But what many people don’t realize is that eight dimensions of wellness come into play when evaluating our overall health. To celebrate National Wellness Month in August, we are going to explore these eight […]
Reading Between the Lines
Rachel Ekstrom Courage lights Golden Girls fandom on fire with a cozy mystery by Jessica Martell Picture it: Munith, 2025. A lady of a certain age is spending summer evenings deeply engrossed in a new story featuring four old friends—Rose, Dorothy, Blanche and Sophia. Sound familiar? Earlier this year, Rachel Ekstrom Courage lit the Golden Girls […]