Bacteria can help combat pollution by breaking down harmful plastic waste, but can it scale? Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: Couldn’t we use bacteria to break down plastic in the environment so it isn’t such an ecosystem … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®: Plastic Waste
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library – February 26, 2026
The Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library offers dedicated technology help. Justin, an IT professional, is here from 10 AM-1PM the first three Saturdays of each month to provide help with your technology including: email, smart phone, … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library – February 26, 2026
Cross-country runner honored during Cass County stop
Cass County Commissioner Sam Barrera awarded a Cass County challenge coin to Noah Coughlan, who is on a mission to traverse all 50 states on foot. CASS COUNTY, Mich. — Shortly after 1 p.m. Monday, February 16, a lone runner pushing a … [Read more...] about Cross-country runner honored during Cass County stop
Guest opinion: Value-Added Producer Grants help producers grow their bottom line
by Val Ankeny, senior policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program is helping producers turn raw commodities into value-added products, allowing more of the income to remain in … [Read more...] about Guest opinion: Value-Added Producer Grants help producers grow their bottom line
MAHS accepting reservations for 2026 tours of Historic Jones House Museum
The Marcellus Area Historical Society is accepting reservations for tours of the Historic Jones House Museum, 188 W. Main, Marcellus. Tours are by appointment only unless otherwise noted. Tours are conducted in the spring, … [Read more...] about MAHS accepting reservations for 2026 tours of Historic Jones House Museum
SMC announces that AAS graduates are eligible to apply for Social Service Technician (SST) license
Southwestern Michigan College is pleased to announce that graduates of the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Social Work program will be eligible to apply for the Social Service Technician (SST) license through the Michigan Department … [Read more...] about SMC announces that AAS graduates are eligible to apply for Social Service Technician (SST) license
SMC Board of Trustees unanimously approves contract of incoming ninth president
At its regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 11, the Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees unanimously approved the contract of Dr. Klint Pleasant, incoming ninth president of SMC. Board Chair Thomas F. Jerdon said that trustees … [Read more...] about SMC Board of Trustees unanimously approves contract of incoming ninth president
Team successfully completes this winter’s UP moose collaring and capture effort
DNR Wildlife Division biologists Clay Buchanan, left, and Kristie Sitar conduct a biological workup on a newly collared moose in Iron County. Photo credit: Michigan DNR A cooperative moose research team, including the … [Read more...] about Team successfully completes this winter’s UP moose collaring and capture effort
MDARD Announces Winners of 2025 Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarships
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund (MYLSF) awards. “Scholarship funding encourages … [Read more...] about MDARD Announces Winners of 2025 Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarships
St. Joe Today hosts Savor the Shoreline March 2-31
ST. JOSEPH, MICH. — Get a taste of Southwest Michigan as select restaurants offer specials during St. Joe Today’s restaurant month celebration, Savor the Shoreline, held March 2-31! Sponsored by Sturgis Bank, The Inn at Harbor Shores and … [Read more...] about St. Joe Today hosts Savor the Shoreline March 2-31
Kalamazoo County Expo Center – March 2026 Events
Calendar of Events for the Kalamazoo County Expo Center & FairgroundCALL 269.383.8778                    www.kalamazooexpocenter.com 03/07Kalamazoo Indoor Garage SaleIndoor garage sale with antiques, collectibles, used household … [Read more...] about Kalamazoo County Expo Center – March 2026 Events
Newberg Township General Meeting – February 9, 2026
The Newberg Township Board met at the Newberg Township Fire Department in regular session on February 9, 2026. Supervisor Covey led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Clerk Duff called roll: Present: … [Read more...] about Newberg Township General Meeting – February 9, 2026