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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 […]
GRIT: Four simple letters speak volumes this school year
by Mary Jo David To inspire teachers to inspire their students, this year, Stockbridge Community Schools has adopted the district-wide theme of GRIT. Amy Hodgson, the district’s director of curriculum and instruction, shared some powerful words used to define GRIT—words such as determination, perseverance, fortitude, tenacity, and courage. All are concepts that will serve teachers […]
Panthers Roll Over Springport in Opener
Cover Photo by Mark Rogozinski The Stockbridge football team opened its season in impressive fashion with a 38-0 pasting of Springport Friday night. The Panthers dominated in all facets of the game, including a 309-90 advantage in total offense and 150-14 on the ground. Stockbridge struck quickly with a pair of Drew Robinson touchdown runs […]
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 […]
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