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Obituary: Patricia “Pat” Jean Williams
Patricia “Pat” Jean Williams, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Munith, Michigan, on February 9, 2025. Born on April 16, 1938, in Petersburg, Michigan, Pat was the daughter of Herman and Imo (Kite) Gordon. Pat moved to the Munith area in 1977 after marrying her husband, Larry Williams, with whom she shared […]
Positive Parenting
New parents are all in the same soup by Dr. Erin Clifton John and Julie Gottman are relationship experts. Many of you have heard about their groundbreaking research of “The 5 Love Languages.” We’re summarizing another of their popular books, “And Baby Makes Three,” in a series of Positive Parenting columns. This month, we’ll focus […]
Tractor Supply Company to hold pet adoption event at Stockbridge store
Adopt your new best friend February 22, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information provided by Tractor Supply Company The Stockbridge Tractor Supply is inviting customers to attend a Pet Adoption Event on Feb. 22, 2025 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The pet adoption event is open to the public and friendly, leashed […]
Obituary: Kathleen (Stack) Kimmel
Kathleen (Stack) Kimmel, age 61, passed away on February 12, 2025, at her home in Grass Lake, Michigan. She was born on May 20, 1963, to Daniel and Virginia (Sinclair) Stack. Kathleen had a heart for people and was deeply connected to the Stockbridge community. She loved spending time with her family and was passionate […]
Clyde’s Corner
Paul Spadafore: This local businessman lived well, laughed often by Clyde Whitaker Hello, everyone! Stop and think about how many people touched your life as you were growing up, helping to shape the person you would become. I was lucky and had many, many people in my life who helped to keep me on the […]
NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION
Published in Uncaged, November 2024 Sharing ideas for the better by Daniel Villegas, Uncaged Reporter This article is being reprinted, with minimal edits, from the Uncaged Student News November 2024 edition. The FFA National Convention is where FFA members from across the country come together co celebrate accomplishments and learn from each other. The 97th […]
Obituary: Sharon Marie Barber Ramseyer
Sharon Marie Barber Ramseyer, age 80, passed away at Hospice House in Carteret County, North Carolina on February 12, 2025 after a long battle with vascular dementia. She was born February 18, 1944, to Roland and Muriel “Peg” (Cranna) Stoffer. She spent her childhood in Gregory, MI with her brothers, Kenny and David, and sisters, […]
Positive Parenting: Facing head-on the stress that often accompanies ‘When Baby Makes Three’
by Kelsey Rasmussen Imagine you’re exhausted, recovering from the physical trauma of giving birth. Physically, you need to heal and replace pints of blood for yourself while producing milk for this new life who is dependent on you for food, touch, and diaper changes, to name a few. This attention is required nearly constantly—day or […]
Rural Perspectives
Muskrats are active at night, eat aquatic plants by Diane Constable We can find muskrats (Ondatra zibethicus) throughout our area living in our marshes and waterways. The common name came from the Algonquian word muscascus, meaning “it is red,” due to the color of the muskrat fur. The scientific genus name “Ondatra” is the Wyandot […]
Ask an Expert: Auto repair involves many decisions
by John and Thersa Kightlinger Generally the only pre-planning consumers do to prepare for a potential automotive damage claim is to purchase insurance. Insurance is an interesting purchase, as we buy it hoping we’ll never need it. We buy insurance as a safeguard should something unexpected occur and to be prepared… but are we truly […]