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Obituary: Frances Laird
Frances Laird—mother, grandmother, writer, Russian scholar, activist, gardener, and lover of books, art, music, film, and the outdoors—died on June 8, 2025; her beloved husband of 60years, Campbell, was at her side. Frannie was born in 1940 and grew up in the village of Stockbridge, Michigan, the second offour children of Harriet and Dr. Sidney […]
Munith Rod & Gun Club experience shared across generations
by Clyde Whitaker Hello again, everyone. My story this month takes us back to the ’60s, then up to present day. I think most of you remember that my family moved to the corner of Fitchburg and Territorial roads, just outside of Munith in the early ’60s, buying our house from Norman Friermuth. Little did […]
Rural Perspectives: The dandelion has a long history of success
by Diane Constable The dandelion is a common, nonnative plant with quite an interesting history. Its scientific name is Taraxacum officinale, otherwise known as the common dandelion, and it is one of the most successful plants in the world. It belongs to the composite family of flowers, and is related to daisies, asters and sunflowers. […]
Reading Between the Lines
‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ is a remarkable, bright read by Mary Jo David On a recent visit to my daughter’s home, not only did I score some quality time with grandkids, I also came away with some great reads! My daughter is a much more well-rounded reader than me. As I browsed her collection, I had […]
From CADL Stockbridge: Library’s Summer Reading Challenge begins June 6
by Sherri McConnell, CADL Stockbridge Head Librarian If you haven’t stopped by the library recently, we’d love to see you. You will see a fresh coat of paint on the walls, new carpeting, a new service desk, and more space and new shelves in the children’s area. Our storytime attendance has skyrocketed in the last […]
Ask an Expert: Crash repairs can affect a car’s resale value
by John and Theresa KightlingerWhen you’ve been in a car accident, one of the first things you think about is getting your car repaired and back on the road. But there’s another important consideration: How will those repairs affect your car’s resale value? Whether you’re planning to sell your car soon or years down the […]
Death Notice for May
Tammy Mary Ketko, age 81, of Gregory, Michigan, passed away on May 3, 2025. Robert Edwin Collier, of Jackson, MI, age 96, passed away on May 6, 2025. John David Twining, age 62, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on May 4, 2025. Douglas James Peña, of Stockbridge, MI, age 66, passed away on May 8, […]
