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‘Blood and Iron’ masterfully describes the pre-WWI rise and fall of the German Empire
by Chuck Wisman A book titled “Blood and Iron: The Rise and Fall of the German Empire 1871-1918” ordinarily evokes images of a mind-numbing tome with half-page paragraphs, an over-abundance of footnotes, way too many pages, and the driest of writing. To many, such books would serve a better purpose as a door stop 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’m hoping you can help to make our book club enjoyable once again. We have one member who insists on dominating the conversation and […]
Obituary: Arlene Loraine Harding
Her Legacy… Arlene Loraine Harding, 96, passed away June 24, 2025. She was born on April 12, 1929, in Dexter, Michigan to Herb Reese and Cless (Haines) Reese. Arlene married the love of her life, George Harding, in March of 1951. Arlene spent 10 years as an aide at Whitmore Lake convalescent home and loved […]
Outreach in Action: Outreach celebrates local bounty and Christmas in July
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas around Stockbridge Community Outreach, and not just because we’re running our annual Christmas in July fundraiser. Lately, some major donations have come our way, and we are so grateful! Chelsea Hospital has again agreed to cover our operating costs through their […]
Bridge to Wellness: Focusing on spirituality in health care takes in the whole person
by Angie Adiska, RN According to “Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, Third Edition” by the American Nurses Association, “Nurses have long observed that when illness or brokenness occurs, healthcare consumers, whether individually or with family or friends, often turn to their source of spiritual strength for reassurance, support, and healing.” My faith called me […]
George & Sons Tire’s 2nd annual Car/Truck Show draws a crowd
by Jackie Scheller When groups bring business into the Stockbridge area, we all need to celebrate. On Saturday, May 24, George & Sons Tire LLC sponsored, for the second year in a row, a very well attended Car/Truck Show in the parking lot and area surrounding Lantis Plaza. The weather was beautiful, and people came […]
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. […]