Opinion

Strength in weakness

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.
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The unsung heroes

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…

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Feet on the ground

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
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In a Barbie world

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…

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Finding refuge

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,…

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The Superintendent’s Chair

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…

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Another river

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…
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The scents of summer

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.
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Embrace your inner ally

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…

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Identity

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,…

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