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WHERE’D ALL THE LEADERS GO?

Is student leadership taken for granted? What really goes into school activities? How much time is really spent making sure the school is covered in orange for Homecoming or dressed in black for Coming Home? Often, it’s the quiet leaders that make these projects happen. They spend hours toiling away just so the staff and […]

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Woah Nellie!

This community cookbook ‘Clam Chowder’ hits the perfect flavor balance by Mary Jo David As Woah Nellie! shifts focus to recipes from old cookbooks and recipes collected by folks in our area, I found myself browsing the “First United Methodist Church of Waterloo Cookbook” that was published in 1988. Thank you to Nancy Wisman for […]

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Death Notice for March

Michael Harold Vogel, age 75, of Bismarck, passed away on February 24, 2025. Dennis Earl Greene, age 81, passed away on March 4, 2025. Kyle Lee Corser, age 66, of Unadilla Twp., passed away on March 3, 2025. Paul L. Runciman of Stockbridge, Michigan passed away on March 11, 2025. Todd Edward Weddon of Vicksburg […]

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Obituary: Donald R. Byrd

Donald R. Byrd, age 76, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on February 22, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 28, 1948, in Robbins, TN, to Hubert and Marie (Wright) Byrd. Donald worked as a master electrician for many years. On August 28, 1987, he married Theresa M. (Lukenich) in Las Vegas. He […]

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Dear Gabbie,

Introducing “Dear Gabbie,”  a new column written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day. Just a reminder, Gabbie’s advice is not meant to replace the advice of professionals … especially your mom! Dear Gabbie, For the third time this week, I’ve been stuck behind a car on North Territorial that […]

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Clyde’s Corner

Howlett Hardware: A longtime Gregory landmark had its start in Unadilla by Clyde Whitaker Sometimes it’s fun to refresh our memories about the history of some of our area landmarks, and this month, the Gregory business—Howlett Hardware—comes to mind. The story begins with Robert Howlett and his wife, Elizabeth, arriving from England in 1849 and […]