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The Wonders of Science: Physics behind fireworks
by Eric Rasmussen It’s finally summertime. Swimming pools are open, grills are cooking, and Fourth of July festivities are right around the corner. Of course, July 4th is a celebration of the United States declaring independence. But as we watch fireworks explode in the night sky, this day is also a celebration of quantum physics. […]
Prisoners and dogs. Who gains the most?
by Cathy Collins Behind prison walls, unknown to much of the public, dogs are being used as one of Michigan’s Department of Corrections most powerful rehabilitative tools. For several years MDOC has partnered with numerous non-profits, animal shelters and humane societies to develop programs enlisting the help of prisoners to train dogs, and […]
Gregory student to study conservation in Paraguay
by Alex Weddon June 19, 2019. Elizabeth Schultz, of Gregory, is a current master’s degree student in the Global Field Program from Miami University’s Project Dragonfly, and she will soon travel to Paraguay. There, Schultz will study and co-develop an eco-leadership program with the university’s partner, Para La Tierra. Schultz works as a community engagement coordinator at the Howell Nature Center. More information about her 2019 course may […]
Fond memories of summers past
by Tina Cole Mullins Summer in Michigan—what joy! This reporter’s childhood summers were made hotter working in one of the local muck fields with the sun beating down on the carpet of black dirt. But my family and I were often refreshed with a swim in one of the many local lakes or swimming holes. […]
Break-In Suspect Tracked in Unadilla
On June 19,2019 , Unadilla Township Police received a report of a break in at a Hadley Road residence. Officers responded to investigate. A blood hound was used to track the suspect to a neighboring residence. The suspect, 32 year old David Houk, admitted to police that he had entered the garage of the residence. […]
StockBIZ: The Cravingz Café Takeover: Mystery Solved!
by Mary Jo David Every town has buzz—especially small towns. And lately, a lot of the buzz in Stockbridge has centered on what’s happening at Cravingz. Except for Thursday jazz nights and the occasional special event, the coffee shop, located at 140 S. Clinton, closed last November. As spring rains gave way to summer—and more […]
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE WATERLOO TOWNSHIP
The Waterloo Township Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 7:00pm at the Waterloo Township Offices located at 9773 Mt. Hope Road, Munith, MI 49259. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public comment for proposed text changes to Sections 3.05 and 3.06 of Article 3 of […]
Summer adventures at local lakes a big splash
by Tina Cole Mullins What do Pleasant, Portage, Bruin, Half Moon, and Silver have in common? Answer: They represent names of some of the abundant lakes in the area that provide popular recreational spots for local residents. As examples, Stockbridge school moms and PTO members plan to gather every Friday through summer break for […]
Local Presbyterians host county event. Village president shares insights into local changes.
by Patrice Johnson The parking lot at the Presbyterian Community Education building was filled to capacity 1:00 p.m., June 18 as county residents gathered for the 2019 Annual Celebration of the Ingham Substance Awareness and Prevention Coalition. Debbie Smith, Ph.D. and Stockbridge First Presbyterian Church pastor (AKA Dr. Deb), hosted the gathering. She joined Melea […]