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by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com If the barrage of MAGA nuttiness and raw meanness is getting you down, ponder this passage from the classic novel, Don Quixote: “It is not possible for the bad or the good to last forever… and since … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Instead of Being Down About Trump, People Are Rising Up

by Paula Johnson Questions1. What is a pilcrow?2. What product originating in 1902 made pecan pie famous in the 20s?3. A “mickey” is a measure of what unit?4. The first comedy to win an Academy Award for Best Picture was __?5. How did … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: June Trivia

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by John Mooy It’s that time of the year again when the birds are in full bloom.  They are everywhere and they give us their wonderful sounds to let us know they are around.  I doubt that anyone living in our area of Michigan … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: A Bird in the Hand

If you’re searching for something light and fun, look no further for your next beach read: Sing Me Home to Carolina by Joy Callaway. A small-town girl turned big-city businesswoman returns home to help her parents, only to find her heart … [Read more...] about News from the Marcellus Library for the week of June 16, 2025

“I really only love God as much as I love the person I love least.” -Dorothy Day (1) by Pastor Donnie BrooksMarcellus United Methodist Churchpastordonnieb@outlook.com    It may be among the easiest things to do or one of the … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: “I really only love God as much as I love the person I love least.”

It's no surprise that the human footprint on the planet has grown exponentially over the last 6000 years. From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How has the human footprint on Earth changed over … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®

The Marcellus Home Arts Club will meet Wednesday, June 25, 6 p.m. at Hemlock Lake Campground for a picnic. Please bring a dish to pass. Roll call will be “Your favorite place to picnic.” ### … [Read more...] about Home Arts Club to Meet

Editor:SMC Should Change Its Public Comment Policy                 When I attend a meeting of the County Board of Commissioners, I can speak on agenda items at the start of the meeting and then again on non-agenda items at the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor

The Newberg Township Board met at the Newberg Township Fire Department in regular session on June 9, 2025, at 7pm. Supervisor Covey led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Clerk Duff called … [Read more...] about Newberg Township General Meeting – June 9, 2025

Budget Workshop - May 14, 2025Supervisor Oxley called the budget workshop to order at 6:15 pm. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Motion by Bitely with support by Nesbitt to adjourn the budget workshop at 6:47 … [Read more...] about Porter Township Van Buren County Minutes – May 14, 2025