I have been overwhelmed and at a loss figuring out my place in responding to the events of the past week relative to racial inequality.  Today, Corunna Superintendent John Fattal wrote to parents about his personal revelation that he must do more to lead, and these are the feelings I have been wrestling with over the past several days.  Even in Shiawassee County, we have a place in this fight, and it's time that we each stand up and take it.

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Shiawassee Radio S3E33 "We Must Not Be Silent"

What does the end of it all look like?  What will work look like?  What will school look like?  What will WE look like?  Josh Strickland gets into it all.  Listen to find out what the future of this podcast looks (sounds) like.  Plus "Mom's Got Dad Jokes!"

Uplift Shiawassee S1E33 "The End of It All"

Uplift Shiawassee S1E32 "Midland"

Gardens -- plural.  That's the transition plan.  Hear what's growing and what's going on!  "Mom's Got Dad Jokes" and it's a reminder that the end is near.  The end of the school year, that is.  Everything is cancelled, but what about yard sales?  Josh Strickland has ideas.

Uplift Shiawassee S1E31 "Drive-Thru Yard Sales"

I just remembered that we ordered toilet paper in March that was supposed to be delivered at the end of April and it still has not arrived.  Good news: friends who were in the same predicament say they've just recently started receiving theirs!  So, there's hope!  Plus, a local business is asking for your help, and "Mom's Got Dad Jokes!"Support HQ Fun Bunker  https://www.gofundme.com/f/hq-fun-bunker

Uplift Shiawassee S1E30 "Toilet Paper Tracking"

It's been 93 years since the Bath School Disaster.  Josh Strickland talks about a new video documentary that tells the story of Bath today and of those working to preserve the information and artifacts of America's worst mass-casualty school event.  Watch the video and learn about author Arnie Bernstein's book here. 

Shiawassee Radio S3E32 "Bath School Disaster"

Some big local stories and some statewide headlines that may be of interest and a heads-up on this week's changing weather!  Here's 5 minutes worth your time!

Shiawassee Radio S3E31 "Shiawassee News to Start the Week 5/18"

We've been wined!  Again!  Josh Strickland responds to a complaint and admits he might be a little extra sensitive lately.  Plus, find out how Josh Strickland's dad made a very unexpected appearance four months after he passed away.  

Uplift Shiawassee S1E29 "Not Of This World"

If you could go back in time and offer your past self one piece of advice about preparing for Coronavirus, what would it be?  Hear what people had to say, and don't miss the hilarious video here.

Uplift Shiawassee S1E28 "Explaining the Pandemic to My Past Self"

Quarantine is hard.  Whining about it doesn't help, but what about "wining?"  Josh Strickland talks about the new trend of assembling pay-it-forward care packages packed with wine and other goodies and delivering them to strangers.  Plus, the quarantinest-ever "Mom's Got Dad Jokes."

Uplift Shiawassee S1E27 "Have A Drink"

After several recent reported sightings in neighboring communities, video has surfaced of a bear reportedly in Owosso.  Find out where!  If you're a fan of trains, history, Durand or any combo of the three, you'll want to hear about a new group!  A big TY to our sponsors who have helped make a big achievement possible.  Hear about that too!  We also talk Railroad Days, Shiawassee County Fair and farmers... there's a lot packed into this little podcast today.

Shiawassee Radio S3E30 "Bear Sighting In Owosso"

Karl Manke's license gets suspended but he says he's going to keep working.  Find out what AG Dana Nessel plans to do.

Shiawassee Radio S3E29 "Suspended"

Find out when to turn your eyes to the skies in Shiawassee County!  Here are the details of today's flyover!

Shiawassee Radio S3E28 "Flyover"

Shiawassee Radio S3E27 "Shiawassee News to Start the Week 5/11"

Josh Strickland gives an update on the family's gardening efforts and KITTENS!!  Lil Mama Ash (that's her rapper name) had babies!  Plus, a very somber note -- our oldest furbaby, Kyan the Beagle, has crossed the rainbow bridge.  Hear him laugh one last time during this edition of "Mom's Got Dad Jokes!"

Uplift Shiawassee S1E26 "The Circle of Life"

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