The Magicof Reading

October is the perfect month to rediscover the magic of reading. As autumn leaves fall and Halloween approaches, a good book can transport us to haunted houses, mysterious places or faraway worlds. Reading sparks imagination, builds knowledge and offers a welcome escape from everyday life. This October, turn off the television, grab a blanket and open a book. Whether it is spooky, suspenseful or simply inspiring, every great story begins with turning the first page.

: Practical Magic 2: a novel /(Book 4 of 4) by Alice Hoffman

: Devil in the Dunes / by Wendy Byard

: The Unknown / by Riley Sager

: Detroit Lions – A 1950s Dynasty / by Richard Bak

: The Witch / by Freida McFadden

: Haunted Fenton / by Brenda Hasse

: Apples 50 Tried and True Recipes / by Julia Rutland

: Halloween Party / by Agatha Christie

Longevity

October 1, 2026

Your heart’s next chapterWhat you do after a heart disease diagnosis can make a difference in the years ahead

By Stacy Sawyer Director of Communications at Hamilton Community Health Network The hospital stay may end, but the work of taking care of your heart is just beginning. For patients recovering from a heart attack or stroke, the road ahead can come with a lot of questions. What medications do I need? How active

Musings

October 1, 2026

You Don’t Have to Be a Victim to Stand Up to a Bully

Ask most people, and they can remember a bully from their childhood. Bullying is unfortunately part of the landscape in many school settings. We have come a long way toward building awareness and working on prevention. October, for example, is National Bullying Prevention Month. But the bullies are still out there. A million years ago,

October 1, 2026

Community to the CoreFor generations, Almar Orchards has grown more than apples — it has grown family traditions, community connections and memories

Everyone has roots. Traditions, communities and families connect us to time, place and one another. They stabilize us and offer comfort. Autumn reminds us of this every year through sweet treats, warm drinks and looking inward toward one another as the world seems to slow down. Almar Orchards is much the same. From its organic