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Our versatile and beautiful eastern redbud tree by Diane Constable The eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) tree is most noticeable during midspring when the branches are covered with beautiful tiny magenta-pink blossoms. These pea-shaped blossoms and the seed pods that closely resemble those of the snow pea indicate that this tree belongs to the legume family […]
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Visitors flock to Waterloo Farm, Dewey School
Free Museum Day celebrated with plant sale, fiber market, more by Jenny Smith Several years ago, a small open house featuring tours and refreshments began at the local Waterloo Farm and Dewey School Museum. Over the years, the event grew into a large celebration of history and fun. This year on Mother’s Day, May 8, […]
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Soaring with eagles—five minutes from home
by Mary Jo David (Scroll to see more photos) When was the last time you glanced up in the sky just in time to admire a raptor in flight—perhaps a hawk or an eagle—gliding ever so elegantly, almost effortlessly, overhead? As it happens, that experience is available locally to anyone who has the desire (and […]
The Market is on the Town Square: May 20
The Open Air Market of Stockbridge began its 12th season on Friday, May 6, on the township square in downtown Stockbridge. Each week through October 28, we will be open from 4 pm to 7 pm, and we will have a full line up of Market Music. This week we will have plants, flowers, […]
FROM CADL STOCKBRIDGE
Summer Reading Challenge offers Oceans of Possibilities by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell We are looking forward to Oceans of Possibilities with reading prizes, performers, guests, and weekly activities during our Summer Reading Challenge. Wednesday Wonders is a series of programs running from June 22 to July 27 at 10:30 a.m. It includes Ming the Magnificent […]
Register for Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) teaches parents, coaches, teachers, school staff, camp counselors, first responders, youth group leaders, and community members how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among youth. Course topics include: Common signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges How to […]
Local endurance hike, The Crucible, raises $10K for Blue Star Service Dogs
by Clyde Whitaker A grueling all-day endurance hike beginning and ending at the Waterloo/Pinckney Portage Lake trailhead was held Saturday, May 7, in honor of our disabled veterans. The author’s wife, Mary, and daughter Angela Adiska participated in the event, along with Kim Williamson, Erin Clifton and Steve Higgs from the area. Juston and Carrie […]
Obituary: Scottie Neil Minix
Scottie Neil Minix, age 64, of Gregory, MI, passed away at home on May 12, 2022. Scott was born on June 3, 1957 in Jackson, MI to Arthur and Lillian (Salyer) Minix. He had lived in the Gregory area most of his life. He loved coon hunting, fishing, hunting for mushrooms, and playing horseshoes. He […]
Obituary: Elizabeth S. (Dancer) Ford
Elizabeth S. (Dancer) Ford went home to her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2022. Elizabeth was born on February 2, 1928, in Stockbridge, Michigan, to Robert and Daisy (Howlett) Dancer. Lib, as known to friends and family, was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge in which she served in many […]