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Rural Perspectives: Duckweed a tiny plant without true stems or leaves
by Diane Constable Duckweed (Lemna minor) is neither a duck nor a weed but is the tiniest flowering plant we have. It is found floating on the surface of slow-moving or still lakes, marshes, and ponds, where it can form large colonies of bright green vegetation. This is a plant with no true stems or […]
Reading Between the Lines
Take a gamble and give ‘Doc,’ by Mary Doria Russell, a try by Mary Jo David “Bein’ born is craps … How we live is poker.” (Doc Holliday to Morgan Earp in “Doc.”) The very reason some people don’t join book clubs is the very reason why maybe they should. By that I mean, I […]
Obituary: Daniel Milton Dixon
Daniel Milton Dixon, age 85, of Gregory, Michigan, passed away on July 10, 2026, at Michigan Medicine Hospital in Ann Arbor. Daniel was born on August 15, 1940, in Stockbridge, Michigan, the son of Vaughn and Catherine (Adams) Dixon. He made his home in the Gregory area for the past 39 years, moving from Howell, […]
Changing your vote after your candidate drops out of the race
compiled by Mary Jo David Recently, Michigan voters experienced a candidate (Mallory McMorrow) dropping out of the U.S. Senate race after absentee ballots had already been sent out. Voters who already completed and returned their absentee ballots can change their vote, but they must follow a specific process to make sure their changed vote will […]
Obituary: Jane W. Marz
Jane W. Marz, age 90, of Jackson, formerly of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on July 6, 2026 at Brightside Assisted Living and Memory Care in Jackson, MI. She was born on October 12, 1935 in Stockbridge, MI, the daughter of Wendell and Vera (Hurst) Barber. Jane was a lifelong Stockbridge resident. She grew up in […]
Around the Open Air Market
Market Bucks return to support Stockbridge families and local vendors by Kristen Stromski Market Bucks are back, and with them, we bring even more opportunities this market season! Thanks to the generous support of the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation and the Tri-County Office on Aging, Stockbridge community members have the exciting opportunity to receive Market […]
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 […]
Dear Gabbie
SCN’s “Dear Gabbie” column is not meant to replace the advice of professionals…especially your mom! Dear Gabbie: I have noticed people are much more free and loose about dropping the F-bomb and other swear words in conversation, and I’m trying to relax about that since it doesn’t seem to be going away. But the one […]
Positive Parenting: Transform a craft into a STEAM project with your child
by Kelsey Rasmussen “I want to help,” is a child’s invitation to be included in the meaningful work around him. Sometimes this means we won’t get loaded into the car on time, so we decide to do the task ourselves and skip the teachable moment. Other times, we slow down and let our child(ren) engage […]
Obituary: Don E. Tippin
Don E. Tippin, age 87, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on July 3, 2026, at Arbor North Living Center in Jackson. Don was born on May 21, 1939, in Cranberry Twp, Ohio, the son of Earl and Kathleen (Sutter) Tippin.On August 2, 1959, he married Marilyn J. (Sand), and together they shared nearly 67 years […]