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Outreach in Action
Outreach provides community services with an eye to protecting the environment by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Reduce, reuse, recycle. This phrase dates back to at least the 1970s. And while it might not be the first thing you think of when you think of Outreach, this phrase describes a large part of what Stockbridge […]
Active Aging
Ideas for living a purposeful life by Stacey Mason Active Aging is sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Senior Center, so what better time and place to introduce myself to the wider community than in this month’s column. My name is Stacey Mason and I’m your new director of the Stockbridge Area Senior Center. I have […]
Positive Parenting
This holiday season, focus on gratitude and simple traditions by Kelsey Rasmussen As we enter the season of gratitude, I’m considering what to pass along to my children. What would my depression-era relatives say about today’s holiday gift-giving expectations? WalletHub reports that nearly half of Americans are still paying off debt from holiday purchases last […]
‘Christmas at Gee Farms’ for gifts, sweets, and holiday spirit
by Joan Tucker Gee Farms held their fourth annual artisan vendor event, “Christmas at Gee Farms,” on Saturday, Nov. 23. The Christmas spirit was in full swing and felt by the many people who had attended. Holiday greens and Christmas trees and lights, along with the Grinch and Santa, made for a very festive atmosphere. […]
Local canine celeb Ziggy Stardust brings home a 3rd place from Ohio AKC Invitational
Information provided by Tina Patterson Tina Patterson of Stockbridge reports on the excitement of being invited to compete with her dog, Dynasty’s Ziggy Stardust, at the American Kennel Club’s Fast CAT Invitational held in Wilmington, Ohio, the week of Oct. 7. Thousands of dogs had competed in 2023 for the right to compete at the […]
Jackson singer/songwriter Kay Harper unveils soulful new single, ‘Give Me A Sign’
Information provided by Kay Harper On November 22, emerging country artist Kay Harper, from Jackson, Michigan, returned with her highly anticipated single, “Give Me A Sign,” available across all streaming platforms. This Nashville-produced track delivers a heartfelt anthem for all seeking direction in life’s uncertainties. Following the success of her debut track, “Freight Train,” this […]
Unadilla Township honors K-9 Koa’s supporters
by Mary Jo David Supporters of the Unadilla Township Police K-9 program were honored at the Nov. 14 Unadilla Township Board meeting for their commitment to and support of K-9 Koa and Koa’s handler and partner, Officer Bill Carr. Koa is a Belgian Malinois certified in narcotics detection, tracking, article search, and more. Honorees included […]
18th Annual Buck Bash well attended on Opening Day
by Mary Jo David On Nov. 15, Crossroads Community Church in Stockbridge hosted the 18th annual Big Buck Bash. As hunters unloaded their deer on this opening day of firearm hunting season in Michigan, others milled around admiring the hunters’ harvest. Still others lined up for dinner fare that church volunteers were dishing up under […]
Paws and Claws
Managing the area’s feral cat population is a community effort by Cindy Anderson, DVM The number of feral, abandoned cats in the United States is estimated to be between 30 million and 80 million. As the number continues to increase, land managers, public health officials, and private citizens are voicing concerns about how to address […]
Stockbridge students working toward becoming super readers and lifelong learners
by Steve Keskes, Ed. D., Stockbridge Community Schools “Children learn to read in grades Pre-K through 2 and read to learn in grades 3 through 12.” This old myth has been busted by the latest research. The reality is, our students—and we as adults—are always learning to read. According to science-of-reading experts, reading is, at […]