Marcellus News

The failure to learn history’s simple lessons by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Long before it became a cliché, there were many heroes who never wore capes.    I met one: the rail-thin, then-86-year-old Theodore W. … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File

Culture War Stupidity Plunges Into Absurdity by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Right-wing culture warriors have been relentlessly attacking people’s personal liberties – running hellish crusades to deny our freedom to vote, … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) joinsthe federal Administration for Community Living in observing May nationally and in Michigan as Older Americans Month (OAM) to recognize and honor older … [Read more...] about MDHHS recognizes Older Americans Month this May

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the recent graduation of Undersheriff Clinton Roach from the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) at Northwestern University. Undersheriff Clinton Roach has successfully completed … [Read more...] about Undersheriff Roach graduates from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety

At this time, the public health risk associated with HPAI remains low LANSING, Mich. – On May 1, 2024, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Dr. Tim Boring signed a “Determination … [Read more...] about MDARD Director Tim Boring Signs ‘HPAI Risk Reduction Response Order’ Determination of Extraordinary Animal Health Emergency in Response to the Ongoing HPAI Outbreak in Michigan

From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: We used to hear a lot about algae's potential as a renewable source of biofuels. Is it still being cultivated and processed accordingly?         – P.K., Richmond, … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®

In 2022, 36 bicyclists were killed and 1,030 injured on Michigan roads As warmer weather returns across the region, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) is … [Read more...] about Keeping bicyclists safe on our roadways the focus of National Bicycle Safety Month

Prices received by Michigan farmers for the full month of March 2024 are listed in the table below. Some Michigan highlights were Mar … [Read more...] about Michigan March Agricultural Prices

LANSING. – Tick season is here. A shorter winter and warmer weather earlier in the year means increased risk of tick encounters, posing potential health threats to people and pets enjoying outdoor activities. That’s why the Michigan … [Read more...] about MDARD offers guidance on creating tick-safe zones around the home