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Clyde’s Corner: Hardworking and caring, my dad was the best!
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone! I just want to thank those who tell me how much you enjoy reading my stories. It is very humbling, and I really appreciate the feedback. I am so lucky to be able to write a monthly column for the Stockbridge Community News and share some of my memories […]
Bicyclists take a well-deserved break in Gregory on their Great Lake-to-Lake Trails bicycle trek
by Mary Jo David Shade trees are in short supply on the route for the Gregory Fourth of July Parade. But seated in a prime, shady spot on M-36 near the corner of Main Street were two gentlemen who had traveled farther than most. Arriving from the Gregory trailhead of Michigan’s Mike Levine Lakelands Trail, […]
Ask an Expert: What you need to know about repairing your vehicle’s hail damage
by John and Theresa Kightlinger Hail damage season is upon us. As the seasons change from spring to summer, it’s important to be aware of the fact that hail often comes along for the ride. The Midwest faces severe weather that usually produces seven to nine hail days per year. With those storms, come hundreds […]
Real Estate News & Views
For sale by owner: Is it the right solution for you? by Jackie Scheller, Real Estate Broker You may have noticed more “for sale by owner” signs popping up in your neighborhood than ever before. I can tell you why and if it is a good idea. Research indicates that available home inventory is at […]
New pump track in Stockbridge opens for bicyclists and other non-motorized wheel enthusiasts
by Mary Jo David A crowd assembled on July 8, at Veterans Memorial Park in Stockbridge, to participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the community’s new pump track, which was financed through funds provided by the Stockbridge Downtown Development Authority (SDDA). Readers may be asking themselves, “What’s a pump track, and why here?” According to […]
Jackson County kicks off $28 million energy project
Information provided by Veregy In May, Jackson County kicked off a $28.1M project with Veregy to improve energy and operational efficiency while enhancing County facilities. With recent legislation, specifically the American Rescue Plan Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, the County is eligible to receive nearly $13.7 million in federal funding, which can be deducted […]
Woah Nellie!
Move over cauliflower crust. Duchess Potatoes could lead to a new ‘potato crust’ craze by Mary Jo David Growing up, my family sat down to a home-cooked meal every night, and that meal generally consisted of a meat, a vegetable, a salad, and a starch—and by starch, I mean potatoes! Sure, there was the occasional […]
Gregory Fourth of July: The little town that makes a big splash
by Mary Jo David Every year the little town of Gregory pulls out all the stops for its Fourth of July celebration. This year, for its 48th official celebration, onlookers came from far and near to take in the local parade. Two of the onlookers stopped to view the parade while passing through on their […]
