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Donald Porter opened doors to education

by Judy Williams Around the world, Nov. 19 is recognized as International Men’s Day to “celebrate, worldwide, the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and communities.” Once again, in our November issue, Stockbridge Community News is featuring Men of the Hour—three men from our own little corner of the world who make […]

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From CADL Stockbridge

Ways to share literacy activities as a family by Sherri McConnell CADL Stockbridge Head Librarian November is National Family Literacy Month. If you have young children or grandchildren, it’s always a good time to include activities that boost literacy skills. And it’s easy to do! Activities for infants to preschoolers include drawing a happy face […]

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Paws and Claws

Fleas can make your pets miserable by Cindy Anderson, DVM Fleas are a nuisance. These tiny, blood-sucking parasites can irritate your pets and infest your home — often before you realize they’ve moved in. Many pets are allergic to flea bites, which can cause intense scratching, red and flaky skin, scabs, hot spots and hair loss. Fleas also can […]

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Obituary: Gloria Jean Gauthier

Gloria Jean Gauthier, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Pinckney, Michigan, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born April 26, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan. On April 25, 1959, she married Charles “Chuck” Gauthier. They moved to Pinckney from Garden City, Michigan in 1977 and have resided in […]

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Michigan McDonald’s Restaurants to Donate 20 Percent of Mobile App Sales to Local High School Athletics

341 High School athletic programs to receive funds earned during October 3 High School Sports Digital Fundraiser   Editor’s Note:  Attached is a database of all schools the High School Sports Digital Fundraiser Day will be supporting in the Alpena, Detroit, Flint/Saginaw, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Traverse City/Cadillac DMAs.   MICHIGAN – (October 3, 2024) […]

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Obituary: Mary Louise (Allen) Peña

Mary Louise (Allen) Peña, aged 90, passed away on September 27, 2024 in Lansing, Michigan. Born on April 14, 1934, in Parkers Corners, Michigan to Charles and Mary (Cord) Allen in her Grandpa George and Grandma Etta (Fear) Allen’s house behind their General Store (where her father was also born). Mary Lou’s maternal grandparents, Asel […]