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Rural Perspectives: Common sugar maple tree can live for several hundred years
by Diane Constable The sugar maple is one of our most iconic and versatile trees and is common in our woodlands and neighborhoods. Its scientific name, Acer saccharum, is Greek for “like sugar.” These trees grow up to 135 feet tall and live for several hundred years. Some have been found that are more than […]
Clyde’s Corner: Missing you old friend. Oh, the times we had.
by Clyde Whitaker Where do you begin when writing about a lifelong friend, and the experiences you shared, after he was taken away too early due to the complications of diabetes? I could write way more than the pages in this newspaper, but I will keep it short (Ed Wetherall…lol), in talking about a few […]
Draft horse wagon rides are a big draw at Pioneer Day
by Joan Tucker The Waterloo Area Historical Farm Museum’s Pioneer Day on October 8 provided a great opportunity to take a wagon ride pulled by draft horses. The cool, crisp autumn Sunday was perfect for these rides, during which, the adults were as much in awe of these mighty, muscular horses as the kids—in fact, […]
Obituary: Richard A. Cuthbert
Richard A. Cuthbert, age 65, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on October 17, 2023. He was born October 19, 1957 in Ann Arbor, MI, the son of William and Doris (Guest) Cuthbert. On June 16, 1984 he married Jane M. (Livingston), and she survives. Richard had lived in the Stockbridge area for the past 37 […]
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Stockbridge FFA Students Raise Scale Barn for Local Pioneer Days
by Robert Richards The Waterloo Farm Museum Pioneer Day is a celebration where families can travel the grounds and explore the farmhouse and many buildings depicting farm life in the mid-late 1800s. This is the 61st year of the annual Pioneer day at Waterloo Farm Museum. This event offers food, fun old-styled farm activities, and […]
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Don’t get sucked in. There are no safe vapes.
What’s in a vape? Vapes can contain the same harmful chemicals found in cleaning products, nail polish remover, weed killer and bug spray. Nicotine & Cannabis Teens brains are still developing, and any nicotine or marijuana products can disrupt normal brain development. Effects on the brain While vaping may give you an instant sense of […]
Real Estate News & Views
Curb Appeal conveys pride of ownership by Jackie Scheller Buying a home is just the first step in a future of “adulting.” Most likely you chose, or will choose, to buy a house or rent in an area you think of as appealing. “Curb appeal” is the number one thing buyers notice. Price comes in […]
The Open Air Market is on the Town Square: October 20
Shop at the Market on the Town Square in downtown Stockbridge. We’re open from 4 to 6:15 p.m. this week and next due to fading light. Stock up on honey, maple syrup, jams, cookies, pies, rolls, corn puffs, soaps, candles, lotions and more! Order your Holiday pies and rolls early! Got Veggies and/or apples? Bring […]