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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 […]
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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 […]