The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ expanded pheasant release program offers hunters a unique chance to connect or reconnect with upland bird hunting. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ highly anticipated pheasant … [Read more...] about DNR expands pheasant release program for 2023
MAEAP Fruit Field Day in Bangor, August 17
Bangor, Michigan - The Van Buren Conservation District will hold a MAEAP Field Day at Stocchiero Farms, Thursday, August 17, 2023. This MAEAP Field Day is an educational event for local farmers to connect with resource professionals and … [Read more...] about MAEAP Fruit Field Day in Bangor, August 17
EarthTalk®Â
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is virtual tourism better for the planet than actual tourism? – J.M., Albany, NY If you’ve ever wanted to visit Yosemite National Park, the Great Barrier Reef or … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®Â
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com What If George Washington or Sam Adams Ran for President? All those firecrackers on July 4 got me thinking about the headline revolutionaries who signed the 1776 Declaration, fought the Brits for … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
FBI Warns About Malicious QR Codes
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants to make Michigan residents aware of the FBI’s warning that criminals are hijacking QR (or quick response) codes by placing stickers with codes they create over the top of the real QR … [Read more...] about FBI Warns About Malicious QR Codes
Porter Township, Van Buren County MI
Budget Hearing - June 14, 2023Supervisor Oxley called the General and Fire Fund Budgets Public Hearing to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present- Meade, Nesbitt, Oxley, and Bitely. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker and 1 … [Read more...] about Porter Township, Van Buren County MI
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting, June 27, 2023
President Irwin called the regular, joint meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on June 27, 2023, in the Marcellus Village Hall Council Room. Trustees present: Markle, Welburn and Webb. Trustees Engstrom, Thomas and … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting, June 27, 2023
CORRECTION: Home Arts July Meeting
Home Arts article in the July 13 edition of The News listed an incorrect date for July meeting. The July Home Arts meeting is on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. The meeting is at the Wakelee Bible Church at 6:00 pm. Â The program is a … [Read more...] about CORRECTION: Home Arts July Meeting
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
This week we’re focusing on two new fiction novels available in the library. What these books have in common is that they involve main characters that are dealing with what happened in the past and trying to move on into the future. Joel … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
36 Lakes: It’s a Lifestyle!
36 Lakes is coming to Main Street thanks to entrepreneurs Carter Surach and Lauren Erndteman. Kim Henritzy, (right) takes advantage of the store’s soft opening during First Friday, July 7. Surach describes the store as a “lifestyle … [Read more...] about 36 Lakes: It’s a Lifestyle!
Historic Bonine Carriage House Open to Visitors
David Dunlap, Cassopolis, serves as docent at the Historic Bonine Carriage House during Underground Railroad Days, July 8 & 9. The structure at the corner of M-60 and Calvin Center Road has been stablized and is now ready for … [Read more...] about Historic Bonine Carriage House Open to Visitors
Progress on Tower Mural Aided by Volunteer Painters
The day was hot, but volunteer Sharon Melko was all smiles while helping muralist Ruth Andrews paint the old grain silo next to the tracks on South Centre Street. Andrews expects to seek more volunteers as the project continues. Each … [Read more...] about Progress on Tower Mural Aided by Volunteer Painters