by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com From ink to electrons: the retirement of print journalism Recently, a retired friend asked if I planned to retire anytime soon. It was the right question. While I have considered retirement, I … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Abortion-Ban Extremists Are Using a Slave Law to Repress Women Here’s our Big Word of the day: Extraterritoriality. It expresses a sketchy legal theory asserting that rulers in one state … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What are the climate benefits of switching over to a four-day workweek? … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
Letter to the Editor
The Quiet Threat of Tim Walberg On February 9th, US Representative Tim Walberg visited the rural, quaint community of Marcellus, Michigan. A few days prior to arriving, Tim’s staff contacted the Marcellus Township Library to inform them … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
The library is highlighting two new non-fiction books this week. Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World that Wears Us Down by Corey Keyes. What is languishing? It is defined as low-grade mental weariness that … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
SMC Housing Expansion Update
The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees at its regular meeting Wednesday, February 14, approved an architectural contract with Carmi Design Group of Edwardsburg for the residence hall expansion project. Carmi’s … [Read more...] about SMC Housing Expansion Update
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting – January 23, 2024
President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on January 23, 2024, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Welburn, Haley, Webb and Thomas. AgendaMotion by … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting – January 23, 2024
Porter Township Van Buren County – Regular Meeting, January 10, 2024
Supervisor Oxley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present – Meade, Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, and Packer. Also present – Attorney Moraitis and six guests. Motion by Bitely with support by Nesbitt to approve … [Read more...] about Porter Township Van Buren County – Regular Meeting, January 10, 2024
Cass District Library – March 2024 Programs
T’AI CHI WITH ALYSE KNEPPLEMASON/UNION BRANCHMONDAYS: 11:00AMJoin Alyse Knepple at the Mason/Union Branch for T’ai Chi. T’ai Chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Alyse will offer a free introductory class, followed by … [Read more...] about Cass District Library – March 2024 Programs
Social Security to Celebrate Women’s History Month in March
by Hillary HatchSocial Security Public Affairs Specialist March is Women’s History Month — a time to focus not just on the past, but also on the challenges women continue to face in the 21st century. At Social … [Read more...] about Social Security to Celebrate Women’s History Month in March
Laura June Cook
March 1, 1946 ~ February 14, 2024 Laura June Cook, 77, of Three Rivers, will always be our Valentine. After being surrounded by those she loved, she passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Optalis Health and Rehab in Three Rivers in … [Read more...] about Laura June Cook
Robert Carol Elsey
January 15, 1928 ~ February 16, 2024 Robert Carol Elsey, 96, of Marcellus, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, with his family at his side. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at … [Read more...] about Robert Carol Elsey