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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 […]
ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946
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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 […]
Adiska Family Dental—Accepting New Patients
Adiska Family Dental is family owned and operated. We value our patient relationships providing gentle, compassionate dental care. We have modern equipment you would expect from a big city dentist, with personalized care and convenience of your hometown. We are proud to be a part of this community and we make it a point to […]
Stockbridge Athletics Set to Join Cascades Conference in 2027
The Stockbridge Board of Education voted during its December meeting to move the district’s athletic programs to the Cascades Conference beginning with the 2027–28 school year. Stockbridge has competed in the Big 8 Conference for the past two seasons, but long travel distances have been a consistent concern since joining the league in 2024. Springport, […]
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 […]
Obituary: Lenore Alta (Monroe) Rogers
Lenore Alta (Monroe) Rogers went peacefully to her heavenly address at 11 p.m. January 8, 2026 surrounded by her family and under the caring guidance of Mercyhealth Hospice, Rockford IL. Born May 11, 1934, on the dining room table of her cherished family home, 520 N. Putnam St., Williamston, MI, Lenore was brought into the world […]
ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946
We compare several different top insurance companies for you. We have clients in all areas of Michigan as well as other states. Insurance coverage in Michigan is part of daily life, and it can sometimes be overwhelming or confusing to research and understand all the options available. Your needs might be personal insurance such as […]
Adiska Family Dental—Accepting New Patients
Adiska Family Dental is family owned and operated. We value our patient relationships providing gentle, compassionate dental care. We have modern equipment you would expect from a big city dentist, with personalized care and convenience of your hometown. We are proud to be a part of this community and we make it a point to […]