Looking for a wilderness experience with some help from the experts? The DNR Outdoor Skills Academy will offer two backpacking clinics at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in the western Upper Peninsula – one for beginners, and one … [Read more...] about Porkies Backpacking Classes
Road Projects Starting This Week in Six Counties including Cass & Berrien  
LANSING, Mich. —Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) launched multiple road and bridge repair projects this week including repair work on US-12 and M-60 between M-139 and Leet Road in Berrien and Cass counties. Based on economic … [Read more...] about Road Projects Starting This Week in Six Counties including Cass & Berrien  
State Veterinarian Statement on EEE Positive Mosquitoes in Bay County
LANSING, MI — State Veterinarian Nora Wineland, DVM, released the following statement due to the discovery of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in mosquitoes from Bay County. This is the first detection of the disease in Michigan this … [Read more...] about State Veterinarian Statement on EEE Positive Mosquitoes in Bay County
SongFarmers of Van Buren County welcome Musicians & Listeners, July 16
SongFarmers of Van Buren County welcome musicians and listeners to the group’s monthly gathering at Porter Township Hall, Sunday, July 16. SongFarmers of Van Buren County welcome musicians and listeners to the group’s monthly gathering, … [Read more...] about SongFarmers of Van Buren County welcome Musicians & Listeners, July 16
Village of Marcellus DDA to Receive Funding and Assistance from National Endowment for the Arts
Marcellus, MI— The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), in partnership with the Housing Assistance Council, is pleased to announce the 2023 communities taking part in this year’s Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design. The Village of … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus DDA to Receive Funding and Assistance from National Endowment for the Arts
Brightwood Farms Hosts 2nd Annual Showmanship Clinic
Past Cass County Fair Showmanship Grand Champion Logan High (at rear) plays the role of judge during Brightwood Farms’ second annual showmanship clinic for members of Creative Kids 4-H Club, Thursday, June 29. Practicing their skills are, … [Read more...] about Brightwood Farms Hosts 2nd Annual Showmanship Clinic
MHS Wildcat Marching Band closing in on Goal for New Uniforms!
The MHS Wildcat Marching Band is closing in on its $40-thousand dollar for new uniforms. The current uniforms were purchased thirty years ago and have long outlived their shelf life. Band Boosters and band members will be selling … [Read more...] about MHS Wildcat Marching Band closing in on Goal for New Uniforms!
Cheers to July! It’s Michigan Beer Month
(LANSING, Mich) – The Michigan Senate has once again named July as Michigan Beer Month this week with the adoption of Senate Resolution 66, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, Senator Stephanie Chang, Senator Jeremy Moss, … [Read more...] about Cheers to July! It’s Michigan Beer Month
Marcellus Memories
July 4, 1963: Star Shannon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shannon of rural Marcellus, is shown at right being crowned Queen of the 20th Annual National Bluegill Frolic by Lt. Gen. Charles G. Dodge, grand marshal of Saturday’s Big Parade … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories
49th Annual ‘Steve’s Run’ – July 14
The 49th running of the Original Road and Trail Race known as Steve’s Run since 1992 takes place in downtown Dowagiac Friday, July 14, 6:00pm in front of City Hall. The race concludes with a beer tent run by Oak+Ash. The race is in … [Read more...] about 49th Annual ‘Steve’s Run’ – July 14
Cass District Library July 2023 Programs
T’ai Chi with Alyse Knepple – Mason/Union Branch – Mondays: 11:00am T’ai Chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Alyse will offer a free introductory class, followed by four weekly classes which will cost $40.00 T’ai … [Read more...] about Cass District Library July 2023 Programs
EarthTalk®  From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine EarthTalk® Â
Star Magnolia - the #1 suggestion from the National Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Wizard for our area. If you’re looking for a tree that grows medium to fast, enjoys full sun to part shade, and tolerates many different types of soil, Tree … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®  From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine EarthTalk® Â