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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

by John Mooy  I received word in an email this afternoon from Judy and Eric Singley that Charlie Maxwell had passed away at age ninety-seven. Judy’s family had been good friends with the Maxwells.  I always thought that was to use the … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Charlie Maxwell – Ol’ Paw Paw

by Paula Johnson I can remember putting my name and date at the top of each paper in school. The year 2000 seemed unattainable. I couldn’t even imagine that year. Now we enter the last year of the first quarter of that century. Here is a … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: January Trivia

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’

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®

by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com   You’re not fooling me, Jimmy Carter. You did that on purpose! Dying when you did, I mean.    You chose last month to grab the global political spotlight once more to make a statement with … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Jimmy Carter’s Light Exposes Donald Trump’s Darkness

 “Creative nonfiction writers do not make things up; they make ideas and information that already exist more interesting and often more accessible.” -Lee Gutkind.    If you like nonfiction with an engaging narrative, check … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library

Pastor Steven Pace    It has been said that “the joy of indulging in junk food is like a fleeting fireworks display; it lights up the moment but leaves a trail of consequences.” (1)  While junk food may provide immediate … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: “A Healthy Reminder”

Michigan's total hog and pig inventory on December 1 was estimated at 1.17 million head, down 110,000 head from a year ago, according to Marlo D. … [Read more...] about USDA: MI December Hogs and Pigs/November Agricultural Prices