Opinion

Before moving home to Michigan, my husband and I lived in Highland Park, IL. I worked only five blocks from where we lived, so I walked to work every day. My route took me through the park where I also walked our dog.

By Mandilee Hecht From local fundraisers to charity events, community festivals to food drives, volunteers are the unsung heroes who make it all happen. Behind every smoothly-run event is usually…

By Amy Hensel I’m generally not on top of popular culture, nor am I tuned into the film world, but Barbie, the movie, was too big to miss

By Jocelyn Garza jgarza@cherryroad.com The Barbie movie premiered July 21 and for the most part, it has been well-received. I can’t go on social media without seeing Barbie-related content. Photos…

By Mandilee Hecht Did you know Michigan has its own Everglades? It’s called the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge and it is a beautiful place. If you’re ever in the area,…

From the Desk of Marvin O. Taylor It has been a year since I was asked to serve as the Superintendent of Mio AuSable Schools. What a year it has…

It took a good solid week of preparation, but the car was loaded, and we were on our way. My husband and I were headed to one…

One of the best things about summer is the smell of the outdoors, especially outdoors in the country. I love the fresh smell of summer mornings.

By Mandilee Hecht I was listening to an interview recently from a woman who had been through a lot of struggles. She is someone in the public eye, and it…

From the desk of by Marvin O. Taylor Have your ever taken the time to ask yourself, “Who are you?” By this question, I mean asking yourself what traits, characteristics,…