Why Is My Doctor Unionizing? You wait a month to get a doctor appointment, then you sit in the waiting room an hour because Dr. Incorporated is perpetually overbooked, then you’re finally rushed in for your 10-minutes with … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
CDC Recommends RSV Vaccine for Adults
Larry Wile MD MPHMedical DirectorVan Buren/Cass District Health Department There is now a new vaccine to protect against the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) for adults over 60. RSV is a common virus that affects the lungs. … [Read more...] about CDC Recommends RSV Vaccine for Adults
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
This week we’re spotlighting two works of fiction now available in the library. Neil Garman, an English writer, has authored short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels, and audio theater. About fiction, Gaiman wrote: “Fiction gives … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
DNR: Time to check trees for hemlock woolly adelgid
 Hemlock trees have small, papery cones and short needles that are dark green on top. Invasive pest now confirmed in seven Michigan counties   The Michigan departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture and Rural Development … [Read more...] about DNR: Time to check trees for hemlock woolly adelgid
Governor Whitmer Signs Final Piece of Reproductive Health Act
On ten-year anniversary of floor speech sharing her personal survivor story, Governor repeals ban on insurance companies covering abortion  LANSING, Mich. – On Monday, December 11, Governor Gretchen … [Read more...] about Governor Whitmer Signs Final Piece of Reproductive Health Act
BBB Tip: The Naughty List – BBB’s 12 Scams of Christmas
by Rick Walz - President/CEOBBB Serving Northern Indiana With 2023 quickly winding down, Better Business Bureau has compiled our naughty list of the top 12 scams of Christmas. When shopping or donating this holiday season, watch out for … [Read more...] about BBB Tip: The Naughty List – BBB’s 12 Scams of Christmas
Where oh where can the Bluegill Frolic go in 2024?
 The arrow above points to the proposed location of the 2024 Bluegill Frolic. The downtown site must be temporarily moved next year due to the ongoing water project and upcoming streetscape project. A final decision is pending.  … [Read more...] about Where oh where can the Bluegill Frolic go in 2024?
Christmas in the Village kicks-off holiday season in Marcellus
The jolly man in the red suit officially opened the holiday season in Marcellus, Saturday, December 2, during Christmas in the Village. Santa got a royal ride from faithful elf Dean McKenzie and his new (to him!) firetruck.-photos courtesy … [Read more...] about Christmas in the Village kicks-off holiday season in Marcellus
Bluegill Estates Ready to Light up the town in Holiday Lights Contest
The News has been informed that “multiple residences” in Bluegill Estates are vying for the coveted Leg Lamp in the DDA’s Holiday Lights Display Contest, Saturday, December 9. The contest is part of the DDA’s Snowflake Stroll for adults, … [Read more...] about Bluegill Estates Ready to Light up the town in Holiday Lights Contest
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
(From John: “Top this Turbo”)Changes - Not Alwaysby John Mooy It’s that time of the year when the end of the collegiate football season draws to a close and given the money involved all but three Division I football teams … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
EarthTalk®Â
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: My roof needs replacing and I’m also thinking about getting solar panels. Do solar shingles make sense or are they still too newfangled to trust? -- … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®Â
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Woody Guthrie’s Anthem Mocking Right-Wing Republicanism What it is about today’s vituperative, foam-at-the-mouth Republican party? No longer disguising their desire to … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist