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Positive Parenting: A love note to parents
by Kelsey Rasmussen In July, sun-kissed children ride bikes, splash in pools and lakes, and run with the fireflies until it finally gets dark. In July, we don’t bother with a Hallmark holiday to remind us of warmth and love. But this is February, and February is different. We’re doing our best. Sometimes our best […]
Bridge to Wellness: Village and Wellness Coalition bring area folks together this winter for fun and connection
By Matt Pegouskie Looking for ways to move your body and expand your horizons this winter? The Village of Stockbridge and the Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SAWC) have you covered! In November, SAWC allocated $5,800 to the Village to provide recreation programming at no cost or low cost for the community. As a result of […]
Active Aging: The everyday practice of adoration: At the senior center and in the community
by Alexa M. Ten Eyck Cards paired with flowers or sweet treats have long been a part of Valentine’s Day celebrations. These symbols offer a visible expression of a deeper idea: adoration. Adoration is the intentional practice of noticing people and responding with care and appreciation. While it is often framed as a personal or […]
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: I occasionally post on a community-wide Facebook page, but it always seems as though someone sends the discussion off the rails by turning it hateful. […]
Rural Perspectives: Great horned owls begin nesting here in early February
by Diane Constable The great horned owl is found throughout North America and is the largest owl in our area.Its scientific name, Bubo virginianusis, means “large owl first found in Virginia.” Like most owls, they are nocturnal birds, and are rarely seen. But during February evenings and nights, you can sometimes hear great horned owls […]
Faces of Addiction: From ashes to action, when pain becomes purpose
by Tina Cole-Mullins (Editor’s Note: Faces of Addiction is a continuing series about people who experience drug addiction and the difficulty of recovery. By telling their stories, they hope to help others who are struggling and encourage them to seek treatment and healing.) Michigan has been quietly reshaping how communities understand addiction and support long-term […]
Clyde’s Corner: Clyde shares a love story for Valentine’s Day
by Clyde Whitaker I know this is not my typical story, but since Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14, I thought I would mix it up a little bit. I’m sure all of you have stories of your own, but here is a story that has transformed my life. In 1978, I was working for Rockwell […]
Reading Between the Lines
‘Sunrise on the Reaping’: A prequel done right by Jessica Martell In 2008, Suzanne Collins lit the world of young adult literature on fire with “The Hunger Games.” Since then, there have been several books and movies, and the phrase “I volunteer as tribute!” has become part of the pop-culture lexicon. In 2025, Collins delivered […]
Outreach in Action: There’s more to Outreach than ‘please’ and ‘thank you’
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Take the zillions of words written in the last couple of decades about corporate culture and put them on a roll of paper and that scroll might extend to the moon and back. Core principles, how people act, how they communicate and handle conflict, how they treat customers and […]
Obuitary: Sharon F. Bellers
Sharon F. Bellers, age 78, of Grass Lake, Michigan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 14, 2026. Born on June 26, 1947, in Stockbridge, Michigan, Sharon was the beloved daughter of Jack and Carol Frinkel. She graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1965 and spent most of her life in […]