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Danna Downing

Two birds walk alongside each other on the beach while another stands alone.

The power of social bonds

Danna Downing Oct 1, 2026

Five senior citizen friends pose outdoors.

A gift to treasure

Danna Downing Sep 17, 2026

A portrait of a multi-generational family posing by a lake.

Senior families face challenges

Danna Downing Aug 12, 2026

Taste of heaven

Danna Downing Jul 9, 2026

A totebag of books and other things to occupy your mind besides a phone screen.

Making good use of precious time

Danna Downing Jun 5, 2026

Two adult women and two children ride bikes together.

Spring onto the Vicksburg Trailway

Danna Downing May 1, 2026

The words "Stay Positive" spelled out with tiles from the board game Scrabble.

Choosing gratitude in the age of mistrust

Danna Downing Apr 6, 2026

The aging game

Danna Downing Mar 7, 2026

The founding documents of the USA.

Can you say semiquincentennial?

Danna Downing Feb 4, 2026

A painted portrait of first lady Abigail Adams.

On being Abigail Adams in modern times

Danna Downing Jan 8, 2026

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Timothy Allen “Tim” LaPlante, 61, of Sherwood Township, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 28, 2026, at his home.

In memory of Timothy Allen “Tim” LaPlante

South County News Staff Oct 5, 2026

Willard Arden Lafler, age 89, of Fulton, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2026, with his beloved wife, Maysie, by his side.

In memory of Willard Arden Lafler

South County News Staff Oct 5, 2026

A farmer shows off a museum display at his corn farm: "Here, we have a cornucopia of things made from maize and here - we have our own Cornstitution!"

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Country Chuckles

Jonny Hawkins Oct 1, 2026