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Discover Southwest Michigan Art, Culture — and a Chance to Win an All-Inclusive Getaway
Creative Connections Challenge Returns to Southwest Michigan BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (May 8, 2025) — Southwest Michigan’s arts and culture scene continues to spark imaginations with the return of the Creative Connections Challenge. The … [Read more...] about Discover Southwest Michigan Art, Culture — and a Chance to Win an All-Inclusive Getaway
Gov. Whitmer Releases Data on How Pregnant Women and Michiganders with Disabilities Will Be Impacted by Devastating Medicaid Cuts
New MDHHS report shows Medicaid cuts could strip Michigan hospitals of billions of dollars, terminate health care for 750,000 Michiganders LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released data on the devastating … [Read more...] about Gov. Whitmer Releases Data on How Pregnant Women and Michiganders with Disabilities Will Be Impacted by Devastating Medicaid Cuts
Gov. Whitmer Statement After Securing Massive Federal Commitment to Protect Great Lakes Economy
President takes executive action to recommit federal support for Brandon Road Interbasin Project that will protect Great Lakes, Midwest economy weeks after Governor advocated for it in White House meeting LANSING, Mich. – On May 9, … [Read more...] about Gov. Whitmer Statement After Securing Massive Federal Commitment to Protect Great Lakes Economy
Gov. Whitmer Announces $25 Million in Statewide Placemaking Grants to Support Vibrant Communities, Encourage Population Growth
Placemaking and development projects across Michigan’s 10 prosperity regions will receive support from the MEDC’s Revitalization and Placemaking program LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic … [Read more...] about Gov. Whitmer Announces $25 Million in Statewide Placemaking Grants to Support Vibrant Communities, Encourage Population Growth
V-E Day Proclaimed – 80 years later
by Kay Schten McAdam, Editor When there’s no one left to remember, we tend to forget. Thursday, May 8, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day, more specifically, Victory in Europe Day. Of the 16.4 … [Read more...] about V-E Day Proclaimed – 80 years later
Government ‘slice and dice’ hits home
Patch & Remington co-founders Sarah Ayers and Tony Ruacho invite the public to The Greatest Show That Never Way, an art exhibit designed to make a statement in response to federal cuts for arts and culture programs. - News … [Read more...] about Government ‘slice and dice’ hits home
‘Cats get purrr-fect performance against the Colts
One for the record books. . . varsity softball hurler Elin Essex tossed a perfect game against the Comstock Colts, Monday, May 5. She was aided by a slew of smokin’ bats in the ‘Cats 17-0 win on their home diamond. -News Photo No runs, … [Read more...] about ‘Cats get purrr-fect performance against the Colts
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Pancake Problem Solved
by John Mooy Back when I was growing up in Marcellus, I fondly recall my time at Marcellus High School. But before I walked to school……………in all kinds of weather I always made sure I had my breakfast. About walking to school, I … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Pancake Problem Solved
Bits & Pieces: Nostalgia
by Paula Johnson Getting nostalgic for something simple or cozy or familiar? The book and film Bridges of Madison County wasn’t about covered bridges, but it might have spawned a return to them. Not a “return” as in building new … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Nostalgia
Farm and Food File: On balance, I repeat myself
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Somewhere along life’s highway most of us learned to balance a checkbook. This task usually involved a pencil, the back of a used envelope, and some basic math. Today, however, a click or two in a … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File: On balance, I repeat myself
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Amazing Discovery: Some Washington Lobbyists and Lawmakers Have Sludge For Brains
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Like locusts swarming a wheat field, corporate lobbyists are all over our nation’s capital this spring, trying to get special favors, handouts, and insider deals from the White House … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Amazing Discovery: Some Washington Lobbyists and Lawmakers Have Sludge For Brains