Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District is joining 537 local and 56 intermediate school districts across Michigan to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Month. “In another year full of challenges for public … [Read more...] about Heritage Southwest ISD celebrates School Board Recognition Month
Wildcat Grapplers Place at Area Tournaments
by Wendell HughesMHS Athletic Director The Wildcat wrestling team had a busy holiday break competing in three different area tournaments. On December 27, the Lady Wildcats traveled to Montague with three … [Read more...] about Wildcat Grapplers Place at Area Tournaments
State Police Pilots First Battery Electric Vehicle in Patrol Fleet
LANSING, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) is announcing the addition of its first battery electric vehicle (BEV) to be used on patrol starting today. The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E is assigned to MSP’s State Security Operations … [Read more...] about State Police Pilots First Battery Electric Vehicle in Patrol Fleet
Public Notices
SMC names students to Fall 2024 President’s List
Southwestern Michigan College named 48 students to the President’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. Students on the President’s List must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale while carrying a full … [Read more...] about SMC names students to Fall 2024 President’s List
On the road with Jake’s Country Meats: Neither snow nor sleet. . .
Laurie Scott, Director, Harvest Health Holland, checks in her Jake’s on a winter weather advisory kind of a Friday, January 3. -News Photo Neither snow nor sleet nor winter weather advisory stays Jake’s couriers from … [Read more...] about On the road with Jake’s Country Meats: Neither snow nor sleet. . .
Handmade gift pays tribute to Cass County Historic Courthouse
Commissioner Ryan Laylin recently awarded Jeff Copenhafer, ELITE Companies superintendent, and Jack Whitman, ELITE Companies senior project manager, with a Cass County honor coin, as thanks for the American flag art he created using … [Read more...] about Handmade gift pays tribute to Cass County Historic Courthouse
Thank you for supporting the Marcellus Community Food Pantry during the 2024 Holiday Season!
January 9, 2025: A National Day of Mourning
Thursday, January 9, 2025, has been proclaimed a National Day of Mourning in honor ofJames “Jimmy” Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States. All federal offices will be closed. The national funeral service will be held … [Read more...] about January 9, 2025: A National Day of Mourning
MHS Basketball resumes @home and on the road (and a MHS Basketball Memory)
As The January 9 edition of The News was going to print, the MHS Varsity and JV basketball teams were set to resume action. The girls’ teams were finally back home after four straight road games in December. The varsity … [Read more...] about MHS Basketball resumes @home and on the road (and a MHS Basketball Memory)
Farm and Food File – Sustainable aviation fuel study: SAF means ‘Sacrificing Affordable Food’
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com The four-page executive summary of the November-issued report on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) doesn’t predict when or how the hopefully-named “green” aircraft fuel will be … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File – Sustainable aviation fuel study: SAF means ‘Sacrificing Affordable Food’
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Many well-known dish soaps contain synthetic chemicals and additives that are harmful.Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: Are mainstream dish soaps really that bad for the planet? And … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®