From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How is the Northern Spotted Owl—the once endangered poster bird for old growth forest conservation in the Pacific Northwest—doing these days? -- P. J., Seattle, … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®Â
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com When and Where Was the First Thanksgiving Feast?  Let’s talk Turkey! No, not the Butterballs in Congress. I’m talking about the real thing, the big gobbler – 46 million … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
Social Security Benefits to Increase in 2024
by Hillary HatchSocial Security Public Affairs Specialist More than 71 million Americans will see a 3.2% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2024. On average, … [Read more...] about Social Security Benefits to Increase in 2024
Kalamazoo County Expo Center December 2023 Events Schedule
December - Room AVFW 6252 Auxiliary BingoWednesdays & Thursdays 6:00pm-10:00pmPlay Bingo on the following Wednesday & Thursday nights in December: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28. Doors open at 4:30pm. Game begins at 6:00pm. For … [Read more...] about Kalamazoo County Expo Center December 2023 Events Schedule
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
This week we are featuring two adult fiction books which are new to our shelves. The Secret: Jack Reacher by Lee Child and Andrew Child. In 1992, eight respectable, outstanding citizens have been found dead across the United … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
St. Mark’s Annual Cookie Walk
For the 33rd year, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is preparing for its annual Cookie Walk. The Walk will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the church, located at 412 Cedar Street in Paw Paw. Recently … [Read more...] about St. Mark’s Annual Cookie Walk
Laila Ali to speak at the LMC Mendel Center, January 18, 2024
Benton Harbor, MI — The Lake Michigan College Mendel Center welcomes to the Mainstage boxing world-champion, international Boxing Hall of Famer, LailaAliLifestyle.com CEO, and author Laila Ali at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18. Ali’s presentation … [Read more...] about Laila Ali to speak at the LMC Mendel Center, January 18, 2024
Christmas in the Village – Saturday, December 2, 2023!
Marcellus Memories
November 20, 1958Wildcats Working for Big Basketball Season: Wayne Chapman, head basketball coach at Marcellus High school, has begun the tough job of rebuilding the Wildcat’s cage team after suffering the loss of six of last year’s … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories
MHS 2023 Scholar Athletes
Congratulations to MHS’s Scholar Athletes who excelled on the field and court, and in the classroom. Front row, left to right, Mackenzie Schuur, Clare Flory, Addie Curtis, and Talan Hiemstra. Back row, left to right, Dawsen Lehew, George … [Read more...] about MHS 2023 Scholar Athletes
Showcasing the DNR: Restoring the Tawas Point Lighthouse
When Tawas Point Lighthouse was completed in 1876, the lighthouse keeper could dock a boat almost at his front door. by Robert McKay, Parks and Recreation Division and Laurie Catherine Perkins, Michigan History Center, Michigan … [Read more...] about Showcasing the DNR: Restoring the Tawas Point Lighthouse
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in a Cass County Flock
Prevention, risk reduction are critical for keeping HPAI out of Michigan’s domestic birds LANSING, MI - Following an investigation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the Michigan State University … [Read more...] about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in a Cass County Flock