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by John Mooy Reading is such an important skill to have.  I think back to all those times while growing up in Marcellus and being in situations which promoted the learning of how to read.  Having books in our homes to those wonderful … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Reading Material

by Paula Johnson Learning the English language can be difficult and confusing. We have our American idioms. An idiom is a saying that has a meaning that isn’t literal to the words expressed, as in “It’s raining cats and dogs.” We also … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: The Happiest Job

From the Editors of E - The Environmental MagazineMangroves are a lesser-known climate champion, essential for both carbon storage and coastal protection.  Dear EarthTalk: What are some “nature-based solutions” to fight climate change? … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®

by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Milton Friedman, the patron saint of free markets and a founder of the Nobel-adorned Chicago school of economics, took a very dim view of all tariffs–ours, theirs, anyone’s.    Writing … [Read more...] about “Tariffs are never a good idea” – Farm and Food File

by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com We’ve recently learned about Project 2025, the GOP’s scheme to let corporate agents take over our government. But what about the less-visible effort to make Democrats install corporate-subservient … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist – “A Flock of Rich Plutocratic Democrats Want Lina Khan’s Head. Why?”

Social Security works with our Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to protect you from scams that use Social Security as bait. Section 1140 of the Social Security Act allows OIG to impose severe penalties against … [Read more...] about Social Security: How we protect you from misleading advertising and commuications

Vaccines are critical to help keep the public healthy and the Michigan Department of Health … [Read more...] about Michigan families urged to catch up on routine vaccinations in recognition of National Immunization Awareness Month

Over 100 antique tractors are expected to head to downtown South Haven during the Michigan Flywheelers Museum’s annual “South Haven Tractor Cruise.” The event is part of the museum’s antique engine and tractor show which starts Thursday, … [Read more...] about South Haven Tractor Cruise is September 5

Curious about timber use in buildings and boats? Join an interactive discussion on how mass timber – large, engineered wood construction materials – is revolutionizing our ability to build big buildings more sustainably, efficiently and … [Read more...] about Don’t miss Science on Tap: Timber Talk, Aug. 28 at Saugatuck Brewing Co. in Douglas

Preventing mosquito bites is the first step to protecting your animals, yourself, and your family LANSING, MI—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development … [Read more...] about MDARD Confirms First Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis for 2024 in a Van Buren County Horse