Mandilee Hecht

Mandilee Hecht

November awakenings

Most mornings, while I’m tuned in to the news, I listen to StarDate, a national radio science feature produced by the University of Texas McDonald Observatory.

Free Thanksgiving meals offered in Standish

MyMichigan Medical Center in Standish will be offering complimentary takeout meals for Thanksgiving Day to community members in need.The meals will include an entree, side dishes and dessert, and will be distributed for takeout on Thursday, Nov.

Wolverines honored

Seven Au Gres-Sims football players have been named to the 2024 North Star League Little Dipper All Conference Football team.OffenseQuarterback: Carter ZeienRunning Back: Cole DewaldOffensive Line Kasey CraneOffensive Line: David CzarnikEnd: Tyler ZaherniakOffensive at Large: Monte WendelDefenseDefensive Line: Randon MarcuanLinebacker: Tyler ZaherniakDefensive Back: Monte WendelDefensive at Large: Carter Zeien

November’s widow

November: the month of falling leaves, shorter days, and the time when I officially become a “hunting widow.” Every year, as hunting season rolls around, my husband slips into a world of camo, tree stands, dirt scented soap and sprays that I make for him, and early morning or evening treks through the woods.