August 2025 Upcoming Programs Tai Chi with Alyse Knepple Mason/Union Branch - Mondays at 11:00am Join Alyse Knepple at the Mason/Union Branch for T’ai Chi. T’ai Chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Alyse … [Read more...] about Cass District Library August 2025 Program Schedule
What to do if you see spotted lanternfly this summer
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding Michiganders to be on the lookout for the invasive spotted lanternfly. “Spotted lanternfly is a persistent nuisance in outdoor spaces,” … [Read more...] about What to do if you see spotted lanternfly this summer
Treat Yourself to In-Person Seed Treatment Program
You are in for a treat at the Southwest Michigan Seed Treatment Workshop held on August 18, 2025, from 8:30 am to 12:45 pm at the Van Buren County MSU Extension office (57418 Co Rd 681 Suite A, Hartford, MI 49057). This event will feature … [Read more...] about Treat Yourself to In-Person Seed Treatment Program
August 5, 2025, Election Notices
Mobile Health Clinic coming to the community
Within a few short weeks, the Cass Family Clinic’s Mobile Health Clinic will make regular visits to Marcellus for either walk-ins or appointments. CASSOPOLIS, Mich. - - - As the July 17, 2025, edition of The News was going to print … [Read more...] about Mobile Health Clinic coming to the community
Cass County Clerk/Register’s Office rolling out new Jury Summons system
CASS COUNTY, Mich. — Beginning in August, Cass County residents summoned for jury duty will notice a change in the process, according to Clerk/Register of Deeds Monica McMichael. The Clerk/Register’s Office has upgraded to a … [Read more...] about Cass County Clerk/Register’s Office rolling out new Jury Summons system
MEC installs more than 700 miles of new fiber internet in first six months of 2025
CASSOPOLIS, Mich. — Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC) announces that in the first six months of 2025, it finished construction of 710 miles of new fiber internet infrastructure in rural areas near Adrian, Ann Arbor, Baroda, … [Read more...] about MEC installs more than 700 miles of new fiber internet in first six months of 2025
AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration for Freezing $6.8 Billion in Education Grants
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 states in suing the Trump Administration (PDF) over its unconstitutional, unlawful, and arbitrary decision to freeze funding for six longstanding programs … [Read more...] about AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration for Freezing $6.8 Billion in Education Grants
Gov. Whitmer Announces Awardees of First-Ever Michigan Innovation Fund
Additional awardees encouraged to apply for remaining funds LANSING, Mich. – On July 14, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the initial eight recipients of the first-ever Michigan Innovation Fund … [Read more...] about Gov. Whitmer Announces Awardees of First-Ever Michigan Innovation Fund
Farm and Food File: Follow the money to the one-tenth of one percent
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Lost in the breathless reporting on the huge federal budget cuts and even more massive federal tax cuts just passed by the heel-clicking Congress was a report on just how rich America’s mega-rich … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File: Follow the money to the one-tenth of one percent
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: GOP’s Budget Bill Is Political Pornography
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com In addition to protecting children from internet pornography—shouldn’t we protect them from seeing congress critters shamelessly sucking up to Trump and publicly prostituting themselves to … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: GOP’s Budget Bill Is Political Pornography
Cal Thomas: politics in the pulpit
by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com The Internal Revenue Service announced on Monday it is overturning a restraint on churches and other houses of worship that was supposed to keep them from endorsing candidates for political … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas: politics in the pulpit