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Social media users must decide hostage fates in this suspense novel
by Shuyler Clark This novel is set In the near future, with automated vehicles dominating the roadways in many countries, replacing most driver-controlled cars. Although this development is touted as the safer alternative, many are skeptical of the reliance on artificial intelligence (AI). Their suspicions are confirmed when eight vehicles in England are hacked and […]
Nikki Clear tackles big challenge and wins prestigious award
from MEA Voice Magazine Her unit was on the verge of decertification from the Michigan Education Association (MEA) a little over one year ago when school bus driver Nikki Clear took over as president of her local union representing transportation employees, food service workers, paraeducators, and secretaries. Now Clear has won MEA’s Leon A. Brunner […]
Obituary: Curtis Richard Chillison
Curtis Richard Chillison, of Gregory, MI, age 76, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on August 21, 2023. Curt was born on November 10, 1946 in Detroit, MI, the son of Oliver and Wilhelmina “Mina” (McGee) Chillison. He was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his loving […]
Obituary: Steven Carl VanDyke
Steven Carl VanDyke, age 67, of Mason, Michigan, passed away in the comfort of his home on July 30, 2023, losing his battle with cancer. He was born the middle child of a family of five children, in Muskegon Michigan on August 31, 1955, and he was raised mostly in the Lansing area. Steve enjoyed […]
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 […]
The Open Air Market is on the Town Square: August 25
The Open Air Market of Stockbridge is in total WOW this week with everything we have to bring to all of you! We’re on the Town Square in downtown Stockbridge from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 25. This week, the Market will have Pregitzer corn, tomatoes, potatoes, green and yellow beans, beets, […]
Outreach in Action
Emergency Preparedness: If chimps can do it, we can too by Jo Mayer Sharing a pertinent news Item, from the August 8 issue of the New York Times: A retirement home for research chimpanzees in Louisiana has begun teaching its 300 chimps to quickly take shelter inside when employees sound an “extreme weather” alarm. Maybe […]
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 […]
Rural Perspectives
It’s a bird … no, it’s a bug … oh, it’s a Hummingbird Moth by Diane Constable If you see what you think is a small hummingbird in your garden, you might want to look closer—it could be the hummingbird clearwing moth. Its scientific name is Hemaris thysbe. This moth gets its name because of […]