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People who live in rural areas are more likely to see this colorful little bird than those who live in cities. Bluebirds prefer habitats like meadows, abandoned fields, cemeteries, golf courses, and large lawns where they can perch on a low branch from which to swoop and take grasshoppers, crickets...
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Lynn Eckerle is the author of the weekly food column The Recipe Exchange along with a blog, Lynn’s Musings From a Deep Well. She loves country cooking, small town living and taking the back roads.
Dear Lynn,
I see all kinds of squash at the grocery store and at farmers markets but I don’t have any...
Sarah Trumble is a Michigan Native, originally from the Upper Peninsula. Previously in education, she enjoyed teaching international higher education, overseas and in the U.S., but moved back to Michigan during COVID. Sarah and her family have happily settled back in the region, bringing her two...
We have a few biblical celebrations coming up soon. The Feast of Trumpets is Sept 23, 2025, the day of Atonement is Oct 2, 2025, and the Feast of Tabernacles on Oct 7-13th.
Each of us should take some time to reflect on God’s word and the importance of having a relationship with God. In order to...
5 Years Ago (July 2020)
Camp Fish Tales held its Fourth Annual Fish Races on Friday, August 21,2020 where we announced our Keeper of the Fire Award recipient. Keeper of the Fire- At the end of each week long session in the summer, we give out ashes from the last campfire of the week to a camper who...
For your protection, we urge you not to carry your Social Security card unless it is needed. The best way to “Guard Your Card” is to keep it in a safe place and share it only when required, which is rare.
In fact, in most cases, just knowing your Social Security number should be enough.
Please be...
National Day of Service and Remembrance Service is Thursday, September 11th at 5:30 p.m. Held at Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church on Cedar Street, Standish, Michigan.
All are invited to remember the events of September 11th, 2001, and to participate in honoring all of our First Responders...
On August 28, 2025, members of the Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish heard a very interesting presentation by Jamie Frick, President of the Sterling Sportsmen’s Association, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that promotes outdoor activities especially, but not exclusively, for young people....
There are quite a few species of sparrows in North America, many of them falling into the category of “LBTs” – that is, “little brown birds” – birds often seen but seldom recognized. With all the Song, Chipping, Vesper, Savannah, White-crowned, and White-throated Sparrows in our yards, one can be...