On December 1, 2024, Michigan corn stocks totaled 301 million bushels, 1 percent above a year earlier, according to Marlo D. Johnson, Director, USDA NASS, Great Lakes Regional Office. About 68 percent of the … [Read more...] about USDA: Michigan December 1 Grain Stocks
USDA: Michigan Annual Crop Summary
Michigan farmers reported record high corn yields in 2024, according to Marlo D. Johnson, Regional Director of the USDA NASS, Great Lakes Regional … [Read more...] about USDA: Michigan Annual Crop Summary
Two Hours, Eight Plays, 100 Percent Local
Local Playwrights Showcases Their Talents in Beckwith Theatre’s 10-Minute Play Festival DOWAGIAC, MICH. - The Beckwith Theatre Company is excited to put local talent front and center with their upcoming Local Playwright Festival. … [Read more...] about Two Hours, Eight Plays, 100 Percent Local
FEMA Seeks Leaders for Youth Preparedness Council
CHICAGO – FEMA is now accepting applications for the Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) until March 3. YPC is a program that brings teens together from across the nation who are interested and engaged in community … [Read more...] about FEMA Seeks Leaders for Youth Preparedness Council
DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship Accepting Applications through January 31
Marian Anderson performing in Constitution Hall, 1943 WASHINGTON – Undergraduate and graduate students studying music can apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship through January 31, 2025. Sponsored by the National Society … [Read more...] about DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship Accepting Applications through January 31
Cass District Library – January 2025 Program Schedule
January 2025 Program Schedule T’ai Chi with Alyse KneppleMason/Union Branch - Mondays: 11:00amJoin Alyse Knepple at the Mason/Union Branch for T’ai Chi. T’ai Chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Alyse will offer a … [Read more...] about Cass District Library – January 2025 Program Schedule
Heritage Southwest ISD celebrates School Board Recognition Month
Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District is joining 537 local and 56 intermediate school districts across Michigan to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Month. “In another year full of challenges for public … [Read more...] about Heritage Southwest ISD celebrates School Board Recognition Month
Wildcat Grapplers Place at Area Tournaments
by Wendell HughesMHS Athletic Director The Wildcat wrestling team had a busy holiday break competing in three different area tournaments. On December 27, the Lady Wildcats traveled to Montague with three … [Read more...] about Wildcat Grapplers Place at Area Tournaments
State Police Pilots First Battery Electric Vehicle in Patrol Fleet
LANSING, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) is announcing the addition of its first battery electric vehicle (BEV) to be used on patrol starting today. The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E is assigned to MSP’s State Security Operations … [Read more...] about State Police Pilots First Battery Electric Vehicle in Patrol Fleet
Public Notices
SMC names students to Fall 2024 President’s List
Southwestern Michigan College named 48 students to the President’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. Students on the President’s List must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale while carrying a full … [Read more...] about SMC names students to Fall 2024 President’s List
On the road with Jake’s Country Meats: Neither snow nor sleet. . .
Laurie Scott, Director, Harvest Health Holland, checks in her Jake’s on a winter weather advisory kind of a Friday, January 3. -News Photo Neither snow nor sleet nor winter weather advisory stays Jake’s couriers from … [Read more...] about On the road with Jake’s Country Meats: Neither snow nor sleet. . .