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‘Meal of the Month’ pilot focuses on healthy eating and cooking skills by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Good, healthy eating starts in the kitchen, and a “Meal of the Month” pilot program, launched in March by Outreach, is giving participants a chance to eat well while honing their culinary chops. The program is benefitting […]
Local kickball group gets the ball rolling for 2025 season
by Diane Constable So, do you want to play some kickball?! If so, join the fun with The Ballstars this season at the baseball field in Gregory, located on Church Street east of M106. Kimberly Rosedale got the idea of starting this local kickball league after learning that friends played with a Lansing kickball league. […]
Dear Gabbie,
“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals … especially your mom! Dear Gabbie, What do I do about a “double dipper” who attends our family functions? Nowadays, it seems people would be more attentive to not […]
Deadly March storm serves as reminder to be prepared
by Mary Jo David Michigan has experienced some treacherous spring weather. Barely ten days into this season, on March 30, an EF1 tornado touched down in Williamston. Nearby, in Stockbridge, where a tornado was rumored to have touched down, a 56-year-old man was injured when a large tree fell on his house in the 4300 […]
Chasing Light: A journey through healing and resilience
by Tina Cole-Mullins May blooms, not just with flowers, but with a spotlight on mental health awareness. Over the years, I’ve found myself reflecting on the paths I’ve walked and the resilience I’ve built to navigate life’s challenges, one being Bipolar Disorder. This year, I aim to turn the spotlight onto Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)—a […]
Rural Perspectives: Opossums called ‘Nature’s Sanitation Engineers’
by Diane Constable The Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) may fluff itself up and give a frightening hiss while showing its 50 teeth, but it is all scare tactics. The opossum is harmless to humans. They are loners that live in urban and rural areas in abandoned burrows and logs throughout the eastern United States. It […]
Obituary: Hollace Ann “Holly” Steffey
Hollace Ann “Holly” Steffey, age 73, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on April 17, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Holly was born on November 28, 1951, to John “Jack” and Phyllis (Blanchard) Huston. She graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1970. Holly met Larry Steffey while attending classes at Michigan State University. They were married […]
Clyde’s Corner: Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. You are dearly missed!
Hello again, everyone. Since Mother’s Day is coming up, I thought I would reminisce about a few special memories that I shared with my mom. My mom was a sweetheart, unless you goofed around and heard her exclaim, “Get me a switch.” When this occurred (rarely, lol), I would go out and find the […]
Bensinger named president, Eaton Community Bank. Jewell is CEO.
Information provided by Eaton Community Bank Garrett Bensinger was officially approved as the fourth president of Eaton Community Bank at its February board of directors meeting. The Charlotte native succeeds Tim Jewell, who remains with Eaton as the chief executive officer. As president, Bensinger now oversees all day-to-day operations of the bank and its seven […]
Increase in overdoses prompts reminder of local harm reduction resources
Information provided by Livingston County Health Department Between March 15 and March 17, 2025, the Livingston County Health Department (LCHD) and Livingston County Community Mental Health Authority (LCCMHA) received reports of four (4) non-fatal overdoses and two (2) fatal overdoses. This is a significant increase in overdose-related incidents. LCHD, LCCMHA, and local partners, along with […]