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Clyde’s Corner
‘I miss you, Phil’: A tribute to an old friend by Clyde Whitaker All of us at one time or another have had people in our lives whom we admired—people who inspired us. I have been blessed to have many people around me to help me navigate this journey we call life. Phil Gladstone is […]
Unadilla Township honors Hometown Heroes with street banners in downtown Gregory
by Kristin Shea Unadilla Township has chosen to honor the township’s Hometown Heroes in a unique and distinguished manner starting this year. At the intersection of M-36 and Main Street in Gregory, a number of banners have been hung with pride from the tops of utility poles. According to Merriam-Webster, the word “hero” can be […]
Clyde’s Corner: I love July! For me, it’s filled with so many memories.
by Clyde Whitaker Who doesn’t love July! The month holds some special memories for me, so I thought I’d share a few. One big memory in July was my dad’s birthday, July 22. Dad wasn’t a big party guy, but he did enjoy the special treats he received, not to mention all the hugs. He […]
Clyde’s Corner: This couple has a sweet story, honey and all
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again everyone, here’s a little something different for my story this month. I think a lot of you already know our friends Loie and Shirley Craft for the honey they sell out of their house here in Stockbridge, but there is more to this story. Loie was born in Luna, Kentucky, […]
Make time to reflect over Memorial Day weekend
by Judy Williams An important public service reminder: Memorial Day weekend is more than just a three-day holiday. This is a time to remember and reflect on those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Maybe you have not been directly affected by the loss of a loved one, but please remember the men […]
The brilliant young engineer behind Dexter’s famous stone viaduct
by Doug Marrin Reprinted with permission from The Sun Times News, February 2, 2026. Note: This article was originally published on August 10, 2022. Author’s note: February is Black History Month, a time to honor the achievements, resilience, and lasting contributions of Black Americans whose stories continue to shape our shared history and future. The railroad […]
Clyde’s Corner
‘Dad, I cut my hand’: A summer to remember in 1967 by Clyde Whitaker My story this month should resonate with all of you who worked on the Krummrey Farm in Stockbridge at one time or another, while providing insight to others not familiar with life on a muck farm. In the summer of 1967, […]
Clyde’s Corner: Clyde shares a love story for Valentine’s Day
by Clyde Whitaker I know this is not my typical story, but since Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14, I thought I would mix it up a little bit. I’m sure all of you have stories of your own, but here is a story that has transformed my life. In 1978, I was working for Rockwell […]
Clyde’s Corner: The ‘crash’ heard around Stockbridge, Munith and Gregory
by Clyde Whitaker This story begins about 50 years ago, on a cold, winter night in January 1975, on the ice-covered Michigan 106 road leading into Stockbridge from Munith. But first, let’s go back to September 1974. I had a great job at Libra Industries in Jackson and was making some decent money, enough so […]