Big Bacon’s Farm Bill carve-out needs to be carved out by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Farm Bills are often loaded with “special interest” lard that favors, say, crop insurance companies, international grain … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File: Big Bacon’s Farm Bill
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: The System Is NOT “Rigged”
The System Is NOT “Rigged”… Say Those Who Rigged It by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Millions of us are mad as hell at the moneyed establishment for constantly rigging the system against America’s workaday … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: The System Is NOT “Rigged”
News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of June 8, 2026
As part of our grant from Molina Healthcare, the Marcellus Township Library has purchased Stay Sharp Kits that are available for check out with your library card. Each kit is designed to support short-term memory, mental speed, and … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of June 8, 2026
Carroll William “Moon” Rimes
August 4, 1927 ~ May 31, 2026 Carroll William “Moon” Rimes, age 98, of Lawton, Michigan, passed away peacefully at White Oaks in Lawton, Michigan, on May 31, 2026. Moon was born on August 4, 1927, in Cassopolis, Michigan, to Harold … [Read more...] about Carroll William “Moon” Rimes
‘Chickening’ at Elementary School
The deal was if the elementary met its goal for the annual Wildcat Walk, someone was going to get ‘chickened.’ Apparently, that was enough incentive as Principal Sarah Bischoff, “Mrs. B,” and 5th grade teacher Henry Essex, “Mr. E,” pose … [Read more...] about ‘Chickening’ at Elementary School
Awesome year for Volinia Outcomes School
by Douglas Mahar, Principal What an awesome end to an awesome year! Volinia Outcomes School said farewell to fourteen seniors, most of whom have spent nearly their entire four-year high school career with us. … [Read more...] about Awesome year for Volinia Outcomes School
SMC announces spring honors lists
Southwestern Michigan College named 55 students to the President’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. Students honored 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 announces spring honors lists
Auction Notice – Friday, June 26, 2026
A note from social media – June 8, 2026
Disclaimer: The following post was found on the Village of Marcellus’s Facebook page, June 8. Rest assured: The News DOES NOT troll social media for news. If entities wish to share information with News readers, press releases and/or photos … [Read more...] about A note from social media – June 8, 2026
Researchers head to Superior Maximus to investigate ‘zombie’ fish
The unusually thin siscowet lake trout will be tested by fish pathologists This month, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and fish pathologists from Michigan State University will make an expedition aboard the RV … [Read more...] about Researchers head to Superior Maximus to investigate ‘zombie’ fish
Guest opinion: remote communities eligible for microgrid funding and technical assistance
by Val Ankeny, senior policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs Rural communities looking to improve electricity reliability and affordability may be eligible for support through the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership … [Read more...] about Guest opinion: remote communities eligible for microgrid funding and technical assistance
Michigan Flywheelers Museum 2nd annual Garden Tractor Show and Flea Market, June 12 – 14
SOUTH HAVEN, MI - Gas up those little ol’ garden tractors and head to the Michigan Flywheelers Museum for its second annual Garden Tractor Show and Flea Market. Formerly known as the museum’s Swap Meet & Flea Market, the … [Read more...] about Michigan Flywheelers Museum 2nd annual Garden Tractor Show and Flea Market, June 12 – 14