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Obituary: Richard Allen McDonald
Richard Allen McDonald, “Rich,” age 59, of Pleasant Lake, MI, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with prostate cancer. Rich was born October 14, 1965, in Ann Arbor, MI, to Bob and Tish (Gaishin) McDonald. He graduated in 1983 from Pioneer High School where he played hockey and band. He […]
Protagonist with cerebral palsy vs. a zombie apocalypse
The survivor might surprise you in local author’s first novel by Mary Jo David Worried about how you would ever survive a zombie apocalypse? Not me! I know exactly what I’d do. I would immediately seek out published author and Gregory resident Melissa McPherson. After all, she’s written and published a novel on the subject! […]
ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946
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Get involved with SRSLY
SRSLY (text language for “seriously”) is a coalition of community members and partners working together to prevent youth substance use and support youth mental health. WHAT WE DO HOW TO GET INVOLVED To get involved or if you would like more information, please email us at info@srslystockbridge.org or call 734-593-8089. STAY CONNECTED Click here to […]
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 […]
Obituary: Joanne Randall
Joanne Randall, of Munith, MI, passed away at her home on March 23, 2025. Joanne was born and raised in Northwestern Iowa, the oldest daughter of Richard and Dorothy Van Voorst. She grew up on their family farm in Sioux Center, a small and close-knit community known for its expansive fields and rich Dutch heritage. […]
Outreach in Action: From A to Z (or in this case, W)—Outreach has your back
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Every new day brings a challenging jumble of requests, donations, referrals and more to Stockbridge Community Outreach. The agency does its work within a complex environment of scenarios, supplies, and serendipity, employing both expertise and empathy. We thought it might be fun to show some of this in puzzle […]
Tornadoes are no laughing matter
compiled by Mary Jo David According to the Storm Prediction Center, Michigan has averaged 13 tornadoes per year since 2000. Already, in 2025, the National Weather Service has confirmed 25 tornadoes across the state—almost double the state’s average . On the night of May 15, another EF1 tornado touched down in our area—too close for […]
Mobile home fire damages two homes in Pleasant Lake
Information provided by Tina Cole-Mullins and Brian Hardy On May 11, a two-alarm fire broke out at the Pleasant Lake Mobile Home Court at 11711 Bunkerhill Road in Pleasant Lake. Both Henrietta Township and Rives Township fire companies responded. The fire may have begun in a shed and then spread to the associated mobile home […]
Dear Gabbie…
“Dear Gabbie” is written with the simple hope of bringing a few smiles to your day and is not meant to replace the advice of professionals… especially your mom! Dear Gabbie: I just received a jury summons in the mail, and my heart sank when I saw it! I am not interested in serving on […]