by Rhea Landholm, Center for Rural Affairs Once a week in the summertime, brightly colored 10x10 tents pop up in a corner parking lot in my community. Under each one of those tents is a producer, crafter, or small business … [Read more...] about Guest Opinion: Celebrate farmers market week Aug. 2-8
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Why Trust High-Tech Billionaires to Save Humanity?
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Here’s an interesting fact: Dinosaurs dominated Earth for 165 million years – and they assumed they always would. Which brings us to… well, us. We bipedal, far-ranging, Homo sapien … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Why Trust High-Tech Billionaires to Save Humanity?
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Word Salad
by John Mooy I believe it was long ago now that we lived in world of an individual looking at another individual and speaking while the other person listened prior to responding. That seems to be a bit of a rarity … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Word Salad
Bits & Pieces: Learning from mistakes
by Paula Johnson Oops! I once had a secretary who said “oops!” whenever she caught herself in a mistake. How gentle that word is. John and I didn’t grow up with “oops,” we grew up with punishment and an “I’m sorry.”. That being said, … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Learning from mistakes
Cal Thomas: Troy Jackson is Graham Platner lite
ORONO, MAINE - MAY 24: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner and Troy Jackson (R), who is running for Governor of Maine, stand together during a “Fighting Oligarchy” tour stop at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas: Troy Jackson is Graham Platner lite
Earth Talk: Snakes
As agricultural expansion and habitat loss threaten snakes, snake research receives little funding and conservation needs receive little attention. EarthTalkFrom the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How are … [Read more...] about Earth Talk: Snakes
News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of July 27, 2026
It’s time for the biggest book sale of the year at the Marcellus Township Library! This fundraising event supports library services, programs, collection expansion, and more! The books are set up and ready for you to browse - you name your … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of July 27, 2026
Contemplation Corner: “Only now and then. . .”
“Only now and then comes a man or a woman who, like John Woolman or Francis of Assisi, is willing to be utterly obedient, to go the other half, to follow God’s faintest whisper. But when such commitment comes in a human life, God breaks … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: “Only now and then. . .”
Another severe winter hampers U.P. deer herd
An antlerless deer is shown in springtime in the Upper Peninsula after a hard winter. DNR uses specialized technology to monitor snow depth By ANDY HENIONCommunications representative, Wildlife DivisionMichigan Department of … [Read more...] about Another severe winter hampers U.P. deer herd
2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year: Nominate Before the September Deadline
The September deadline for nominations for the 2027‑28 Michigan Teacher of the Year will be here soon. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) invites parents and/or guardians, colleagues, and community members to recognize exceptional … [Read more...] about 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year: Nominate Before the September Deadline
Michigan Works! to host hiring event August 20
BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- If you’re looking for a job, you’ll want to join Michigan Works! at their next hiring event where an estimated 25 employers will be meeting with candidates to fill their open positions. The next event … [Read more...] about Michigan Works! to host hiring event August 20
WIC participants now able to use benefits online at Meijer stores
First retailer in Michigan to accept WIC benefits for online grocery orders LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced that families … [Read more...] about WIC participants now able to use benefits online at Meijer stores