by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com How Things Work: Congress’s Revolving Door Hear it? What’s that sound? “Whoop-whoop-whoop.” Oooo, it’s Washington’s revolving door, allowing corporate interests to come … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
Christmas at the Bonine House
Gov. Whitmer Announces Contest to Name Turkey to be Pardoned
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer is urging Michiganders to submit names for the second turkey that she will pardon since taking office. The winning name will be announced Monday, November 20. “My fellow … [Read more...] about Gov. Whitmer Announces Contest to Name Turkey to be Pardoned
DNR fire crews finish out-of-state season, gain valuable experience
Michigan DNR resource analyst Holly Toohey, second from right, stands with other members of the planning team in front of a map they created at the South Fork Complex Fire, a 4,000-acre group of wildfires in northern California earlier this … [Read more...] about DNR fire crews finish out-of-state season, gain valuable experience
Michigan Senate Passes Bill Designating Manoomin (Wild Rice) as the State Native Grain
Ypsilanti, MI - The Michigan Senate passed the bipartisan House Bill 4852, November 1, clearing the final hurdle for designating Manoomin as the state’s native grain. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign the bill … [Read more...] about Michigan Senate Passes Bill Designating Manoomin (Wild Rice) as the State Native Grain
Home Arts Club to Meet in Wakelee
The Home Arts Club will meet Wednesday, November 15, 6:00pm, at the Wakelee Bible Church. The program is a holiday craft arrangement. There will also be an election of officers for the upcoming year. … [Read more...] about Home Arts Club to Meet in Wakelee
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
A lead is the first paragraph of an article that gives an overview of the story and attracts the reader’s attention. It should be simple, concise, and attention grabbing. It should answer as many of the five W’s and H (who, what, when, … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Cass District Library December 2023 Program Schedule
cassdistrictlibrary.org *Registration Required T’ai Chi with Alyse KneppleMondays: 11:00am - Mason /Union BranchJoin Alyse Knepple at the Mason/Union Branch for T’ai Chi. T’ai Chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and … [Read more...] about Cass District Library December 2023 Program Schedule
AAA Reminds Motorists: Don’t Veer for Deer
Extra Note of Caution as Firearm Deer Hunting Season Approaches DEARBORN, Mich., (November 1, 2023) — With nearly 600,000 hunters preparing to head out for the start of the Firearm Deer Season, it is important to remember that over 42.7 … [Read more...] about AAA Reminds Motorists: Don’t Veer for Deer
Michigan’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase on January 1, 2024
LANSING, MI – On January 1, 2024, Michigan’s minimum wage rate will increase from $10.10 to $10.33 per hour as set by Michigan’s Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act of 2018 which establishes the annual schedule of … [Read more...] about Michigan’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase on January 1, 2024
Michigan and Ohio Battle to Find Forgotten Funds in Football Challenge during November
Michiganders Encouraged to Find Lost or Unclaimed Property, November 1-25 LANSING, Mich. – Michiganders have a long-standing rivalry with our Buckeye neighbor to the south, especially during football season. This November, you too can … [Read more...] about Michigan and Ohio Battle to Find Forgotten Funds in Football Challenge during November
Great American Smokeout: Thursday, November 16, 2023!
For the past forty years, the American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November. The annual event is an opportunity for people who smoke to commit to healthy, smoke -free lives – not just for a … [Read more...] about Great American Smokeout: Thursday, November 16, 2023!