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!
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Construction of Cass District Library’s new Edwardsburg Branch is underway
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
Advocates for millage renewals urge voters to cast a “yes” vote August 6!
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!
Four Cass County students’ artwork selected for sticker contest
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
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Two Quotes………One Story The other day I came across two quotes. I was somewhat fascinated by each of them. One a slice of optimism and the other not so much. From a book by Jim VanderHei: “As a country we are … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Bits & Pieces: Coconut Cream Pie Bars
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
Farm and Food File
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com My childhood home had one of the gun closets across America Like most southern Illinois farms of my youth, my family had a closet filled with guns. It was just inside the living room and it … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Orbiting high above Earth, satellites offer a unique vantage point to observe, collect and analyze data on a global scale. Dear EarthTalk: How are satellites helping solve our … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
Singing the Chick-fil-A Child Labor Blues by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com “Summertime, and the living is easy, fish are jumping, and”… wait a minute, what the hell is this? A summer camp for kids – but with a … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
Contemplation Corner
Avoiding StrifeDr. Steven F. PaceSenior PastorDecatur Bible Church An unfortunate reality of our world is that strife between people has become very commonplace. We find strife among families, at the workplace, and unfortunately, even in … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner
Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Upcoming Events at the Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library Tuesdays:International Friendship Day: July 30 from 4-6 PM. Join us to make friendship bracelets while watching a movie (TBD) and enjoying snacks with … [Read more...] about Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
CDL August 2024 Program Schedule
T’AI CHI WITH ALYSE KNEPPLEMASON/UNION BRANCH, MONDAYS: 11:00AMJoin Alyse Knepple at the Mason/Union Branch for T’ai Chi. T’ai Chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Alyse will offer a free introductory class, followed … [Read more...] about CDL August 2024 Program Schedule