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Dominican sisters preserve the past, look to the future

Among the artifacts in the new Adrian Dominican Sisters History and Archive Center is a yellowed, typewritten sheet titled “Postulant’s Requirements.”

From the farm to the knitting needle

When Laura Borden knits, the wool on her needles is more than just yarn. It’s a link to her family, her heritage, and the land she grew up on.

Adrian schools honor educators and alumni

Three Adrian Public Schools teachers and three Adrian High School alumni were recognized on Sept. 24 when the Adrian Schools Educational Foundation and Adrian High School Alumni Association presented their annual wards.

Gleaner gathers donations to help students experiencing challenges

In an effort to help students in need successfully return to school, Gleaner Life Insurance Society’s Legacy Arbor service group recently donated more than $1,500 of school supplies and funding.

Adrian Dominicans mark two milestones in religious profession

The celebration of the Feast of St. Dominic took on additional significance as Sister Jamie Caporizo, OP, made her first Profession of Vows.

First United Methodist Church in Adrian has new pastor

A new pastor is in the pulpit at Adrian’s First United Methodist Church. Zack Dunlap was appointed to the church in July.

Group invites public to participate in flag project to aid veterans

The local organization VALOR, which stands for Veterans and Loved Ones Resources, is inviting the public to join in helping to prevent veteran suicides.

Morenci Church of the Nazarene celebrates centennial

Small but mighty. It’s an apt description of the congregation at Morenci’s Church of the Nazarene, where about 75 people gather for worship on an average Sunday and where members recently celebrated a century of faith, service and community.

Sisters’ lemonade stand raises money to help the Morenci community

Ezri, Blake and Navy Hall operated a lemonade stand at their home on Salisbury Street on July 23 to raise money for school supplies to be given away at Morenci's annual Back-to-School Bash.

Former A&W employees gather for Adrian reunion

For a few hours on June 28, the old Adrian A&W restaurant was alive again.

Fifty years at the Lenawee County Fair

The first time Mike McLemore ran sound at the Lenawee County Fair, he was convinced he’d never be asked to do it again.

Gleaner plans school supply drive for homeless students

Lenawee County residents can help students experiencing homelessness prepare for a better school year by pitching in with a back-to-school supply collection from Aug. 3-7 at Gleaner Life Insurance Society.