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by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com   Suddenly, the presidential election has turned dynamic… even fun!     The handoff from Biden to Kamala Harris has not only energized Democrats, but it’s also driving the Trump … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Trump and His GOP Sycophants Driven Crazy by Kamala

by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com    Trying to stem the flow of money in American politics is like trying to hold back the Mississippi River. It’s dirty, dangerous work that, in the end, is almost always washed away by a flood … [Read more...] about Farm & Food File: Everywhere else it’s called kleptocracy

by Paula Johnson    Cultures around the world not only have different traditions for holidays or even different holidays altogether, but colors also play a very important part in observing similar traditions.    … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Weddings & Funerals

The Roseby John Mooy “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”    A quote from William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet.  Do you remember that quote?  Or how about this one, “Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old time is still a … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Rose

President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on July 9, 2024, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Welburn, Thomas, Haley and Webb.  AgendaMotion by … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting, July 9, 2024

“God has the Last Word”Pastor Donnie Brooks   What a title one might say. Is this a preachy devotional about “judgment day”? Or an introduction to a hell, fire and brimstone sermon? Or something to get one’s fears “mongered”. . . so … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: “God Has The Last Word”

Kaylin Wilkins, a member of Creative Kids, practices her showmanship skills at the third annual Brightwood Farms Showmanship Clinic with guest judge Logan High.       - News Photo Hearty hopes to see you at the 2024 Cass County … [Read more...] about It’s Show Time! Cass County Fair runs July 28 – August 3, 2024!

Ron McAdam, Cass District Library Board and Facilities Committee member, stands in what will be, in the not too distant future, the main part of CDL’s new Edwardsburg Branch. Contractors were pouring foundations on Friday, July 19, and were … [Read more...] about Construction of Cass District Library’s new Edwardsburg Branch is underway

Cass County Undersheriff Clint Roach and County Prosecutor Victor Fitz tag teamed at the July 16 Marcellus Township Board meeting to ask for public support of the County Drug Enforcement millage renewal. The Drug Enforcement renewal is … [Read more...] about Advocates for millage renewals urge voters to cast a “yes” vote August 6!

Pictured from left are Nola Payton, Emily Carlisle, Cass County Clerk/Register Monica McMichael, and Andrew Ernst-Kucsera. Not pictured is Brianna Nathan-Keck. Payton, Carlisle, Ernst-Kucsera and Nathan-Keck were recognized for their … [Read more...] about Four Cass County students’ artwork selected for sticker contest

by Paula Johnson Do you love coconut cream pie, but just don’t want to fuss over it right now? Well, my farmer has been whining for a while about wanting coconut cream pie. I have several very good recipes, but a pie for gluten free … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Coconut Cream Pie Bars