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From CADL Stockbridge
Summer Reading Challenge begins at the library by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell Library staff look forward to summer, and not just because we can stop wearing our cardigans. It is time for the Summer Reading Challenge, when everyone from babies to adults can earn points by reading and doing fun stuff to win prizes. Register […]
Erma Bombeck paved the way for these Gen-X humor writers
by Mary Jo David Lately, when visiting some older friends and family, I’ve started taking short essays or poems I can read to them. In most cases, these visits are with people who can’t or don’t read anymore, and they seem to enjoy the selections I take with me. These visits prompted me to go […]
Woah Nellie!
It takes a village to fix a jam by Mary Jo David If you read the headline and assumed this month you’d be following along making a 100-year-old jam recipe from Nellie Maxwell, you’d be—wrong! This month, I was at the mercy of my desk drawer, which was “jammed” shut. It’s the desk drawer where […]
Unadilla Township Fire Department is proud owner of new rescue truck
by Mary Jo David On May 17, 2024, the Unadilla Township Fire Department is now the proud owner of a new Rescue Truck, to be used for, among other things, medical runs, farm accidents, and water and ice rescues. The purchase was originally approved to receive Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) grant money from […]
Paws and Claws: Keeping pets safe during hot summer days
by Cindy Anderson, DVM We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but it’s important to remember that summer can come with hazards. Fleas, ticks, and heartworm are important pet care concerns in the summer. Make sure you recognize the signs and symptoms so you can help your […]
Staff Spotlight: Christina Villegas goes out of her way to reach her students and learn along with them
by Ben Fidler If you consider family tradition, it seems Spanish teacher Christina Villegas had no choice but to become an educator. Her grandmother had been a teacher, as were her mother and father. Her mother taught fourth grade and was a speech pathologist for 38 years, and her father taught industrial arts for 36 […]
New firehouse in Waterloo Township dedicated to Jan Kitley
by Joan Tucker On April 30, at 5 p.m., Waterloo residents gathered next to the Waterloo Township Hall to unveil a new, three-bay fire barn substation. The new substation is an extension of Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority (SAESA). Both the Waterloo Township Board and SAESA provided community members the opportunity to look at the […]
Clyde’s Corner
Mrs. Anderson’s patience and encouragement paid off—in the long run by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone. I feel obliged to start off my column this month with a “thank you” to all of you who have told me how much you enjoy reading my column. It is very humbling and I really do appreciate your […]
Bridge to Wellness
Find your place in the sun, but make it sun-safe by Jennifer Matthews The sun is back, and boy do we need it here in Michigan! Sun is so good for us—in moderation. However, it can also be bad for us if we don’t protect ourselves when necessary. Here are some important facts and tips to […]
Heads up: Severe weather season is here
Information provided by U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin’s office We are entering severe weather season. Given the early May tornadoes that hit west Michigan, it’s important to share some reminders and resources for folks, including lessons learned in the aftermath of the tornado that hit the Williamston area last August. One non-emergency resource to call following […]