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Rural Perspectives
The antics of Fox Squirrels are fun to observe as they forage for food by Diane Constable The Fox Squirrel is found in forested areas and in our neighborhoods. This squirrel gets its name because its fur coloring reminds people of the gray fox. The scientific name Sciurus niger means “shadow tail with dark fur.” […]
Bridge to Wellness
Medicine disposal methods for keeping the community and the environment safe. by Emily Stewart Prescription drug abuse is a growing problem across the country, even here in Michigan. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the misuse of prescription drugs refers to taking a medication in a manner or dose other than prescribed. That […]
Active Aging
Time—there’s no greater gift by Dana Blaszkowski Introducing Active Aging, a new column sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Regardless of your age, join us each month for some pearls of wisdom inspired by the community’s most experienced residents! Folks are placing a new value on their time. Perhaps it’s a post pandemic state […]
WATERLOO TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the Organizational Meeting of the March Board of Review is scheduled for Monday, March 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Waterloo Township Board of Review will be hearing assessment appeals according to the following schedule: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday, […]
Paws and Claws
Six benefits of spaying/neutering your cat by Cindy Anderson, DVM Spaying and neutering your cat benefits you, the cat and your community. There are not enough homes for the cats currently in need of adoption. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 3.4 million cats enter shelters every year. Some […]
Clyde’s Corner: Hot coffee, good conversation, and lawn mowers
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone! This month I write to you about a local interest story—a lawn mower sales and service business—Gordie’s Power Equipment—located in downtown Gregory and owned and operated by Gordie Kunzelman. I have known Gordie since high school, a good friend, great sports announcer, and an honest businessperson. Gordie’s shop was […]
Unadilla Twp. structure fire leads to arrest of firefighter impersonator
Information provided by Unadilla Township Police Department In the early morning of Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, the Unadilla Township Police Department responded to assist the fire department with a structure fire on Van Syckle Ct. The Unadilla Township Fire Department was also assisted by Hamburg Township, Putnam Township, and Howell Area Fire Departments in the […]
Stockbridge FFA Receives Donation from Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Supports local FFA Chapter STOCKBRIDGE, MI, January 27, 2023 – Stockbridge FFA is pleased to announce that Corteva Agriscience donated $2,000.00 toward the efforts of getting the chapter off the ground and running for years to come. The goal of the FFA is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by […]
Stockbridge FFA Chapter to celebrate National FFA Week
Members of the Stockbridge FFA Chapter had a busy and successful year so far. Over the first semester, the students attended the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis. Later this year, the chapter continues its busy schedule and plans to participate in National FFA Week activities. Stockbridge students also entered the Michigan FFA Broiler Contest. To […]
Change is on the way
School increases sports funding by Grace Burg, Uncaged Reporter The common misconception 6is that all of a school’s money goes to sports, but that’s not necessarily the case. The Athletics department has been predominantly self-funded in the past years. Susan Lockhart has worked in the school district for the past 18 years and has been […]