by Kalee Olson, senior policy managerCenter for Rural Affairs On March 5, the House Committee on Agriculture passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, taking the first step in yet another attempt to pass new farm … [Read more...] about Guest Opinion: Farm, Food, and National Security Act passed out of House Ag Committee
Earth Talk: River Otters
After a tough 300 years or so, river otters are finally starting to come back across the United States thanks to the efforts of dedicated conservationists. Credit: Pexels.com. From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear … [Read more...] about Earth Talk: River Otters
MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program launches new self-paced Fruit Pest Management course
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University’s Pesticide Safety Education Program has released a new self-paced online course designed to help pesticide applicators strengthen their fruit pest management skills and … [Read more...] about MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program launches new self-paced Fruit Pest Management course
SMC awarded Bosch grant to help fund STEM Summer Camp
Southwestern Michigan College has been awarded a Bosch Community Fund grant for the eighth Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Summer Camp the third week of June on the Dowagiac campus. This grant underwrites a … [Read more...] about SMC awarded Bosch grant to help fund STEM Summer Camp
Intermin president reflects on past year at helm of SMC
Reflecting on his almost year at the helm of Southwestern Michigan College, Interim President Brent Brewer told the Board of Trustees March 11 that serving “has been one of the greatest honors of my professional life. It stretched me, … [Read more...] about Intermin president reflects on past year at helm of SMC
2026 Cass County Historical Society lectures and events
Come be part of the show – Beckwith Theatre announces auditions for “1776”
1776: The seminal event in American History blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits. 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history as we see the men behind the national icons: proud, frightened, uncertain, … [Read more...] about Come be part of the show – Beckwith Theatre announces auditions for “1776”
Krasl Art Center Announces 2026 Label Design Competition: Krasl Handcrafted
[St. Joseph, MI, March 16, 2026] - Krasl Art Center is pleased to announce a new artist competition to help the organization prepare for the 2026 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff. It is a regional competition with the region … [Read more...] about Krasl Art Center Announces 2026 Label Design Competition: Krasl Handcrafted
Annual Run of the Mill 5k Returns to Windmill Island Gardens With Kids Mini Millers Run
Holland, Michigan-Calling all runners! It’s time to lace up your sneakers, the annual Run of the Mill 5k is back at Windmill Island Gardens this April on Saturday, April 18! Starting at 9:30am when the park opens, participants will run, … [Read more...] about Annual Run of the Mill 5k Returns to Windmill Island Gardens With Kids Mini Millers Run
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting – February 24, 2026
President Irwin called the scheduled regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on February 24, 2026, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Webb, Haley M., Haley G. and … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting – February 24, 2026
Porter Township – Van Buren County – Regular Meeting, February 11, 2026
Supervisor Oxley called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Moraitis and eight guests. Motion by Packer with support by Bitely to approve the … [Read more...] about Porter Township – Van Buren County – Regular Meeting, February 11, 2026
Four tornadoes recorded in southwest Michigan, March 6
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office released the above photo of some of the damage caused by an EF-1 tornado that touched down near Edwardsburg, Friday, March 6. The storm moved northeast creating even greater damage in Three Rivers and Union … [Read more...] about Four tornadoes recorded in southwest Michigan, March 6