by Paula Johnson A few weeks ago, I mentioned the naming of children. I would be remiss if I failed to mention the naming of our fur-bearing children. Nearly as much thought goes into the process for one as the … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Dog Names
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Marcellus Memories
Marcellus Memories #14 - Jobs (continued)by Willard Robinson, MHS Class of '49 One summer about the time I entered High School I got a job at the Marcellus Lumber Company unloading boxcars of materials. The boxcars … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories
Farm and Food File
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com The outrage over White Rural Rage Early in my first year at the Big U, a new friend from Chicago’s south side asked me what he thought was an innocent question. “You’re from southern Illinois,” began … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com That Stench of Corruption You Smell is Coming from the Supreme Court We Texans are long accustomed to enduring stormy outbursts of corruption among our top state legislators. The spectacle of … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
AG Nessel Announces $10.25 Million Settlement with 5 Wireless Carriers Over Deceptive and Misleading Advertising
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced May 9 a $10.25 million, 50-jurisdiction settlement with AT&T Mobility, LLC, Cricket Wireless, LLC, T-Mobile USA, Inc., Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, and TracFone … [Read more...] about AG Nessel Announces $10.25 Million Settlement with 5 Wireless Carriers Over Deceptive and Misleading Advertising
The Beckwith Theatre Company Presents The Seafarer
Dowagiac, Mich. - The Beckwith Theatre Company presents The Seafarer by Conor McPherson in six performances. Play synopsis: After losing yet another job, Sharky has returned home to Dublin to build a new, sober existence … [Read more...] about The Beckwith Theatre Company Presents The Seafarer
Social Security omits food from in-kind support and maintenance calculations
By Hillary HatchSocial Security Public Affairs Specialist Supplement Security Income (SSI) provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness. It also provides monthly payments to adults aged 65 … [Read more...] about Social Security omits food from in-kind support and maintenance calculations
DNR: Kalkaska men arraigned, accused of torturing animals and illegal hunting
Nicolas Patnode, 19, of Kalkaska poses with an illegal 9-point deer he killed in 2022. Patnode and Zander Garrett face a combined 14-charges after torturing a porcupine and illegally hunting throughout the county during October-November … [Read more...] about DNR: Kalkaska men arraigned, accused of torturing animals and illegal hunting
Deputy FOC Ravan Bakeman Graduates as ICM Certified Court Executive
Back (from L to R) Mallory Bakeman, Patrick Bakeman, Ravan Bakeman, Amelia Bakeman. Front: John Bakeman Cassopolis, Michigan, May 13, 2024 – On Thursday, May 2, 2024, Cass County Deputy Friend of the … [Read more...] about Deputy FOC Ravan Bakeman Graduates as ICM Certified Court Executive
Unleash Your Inner Performer at Tibbits Kids Theatre Workshop
Coldwater, MI — Tibbits Opera House proudly announces the return of its highly anticipated Kids Theatre Workshop, taking place from July 7 to July 13. Designed for budding actors and theatre enthusiasts, this engaging workshop offers a … [Read more...] about Unleash Your Inner Performer at Tibbits Kids Theatre Workshop
D-Day 80th Anniversary in St. Joe
St. Joseph, MI — June marks the 80th Anniversary of the assault on the beaches of Normandy. Codenamed Operation Neptune and often referred to as D-Day, it was the largest seaborne invasion in history. Lest We Forget will stage … [Read more...] about D-Day 80th Anniversary in St. Joe
MDARD Director Applauds $8 Million USDA Investment to Strengthen Michigan’s Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
Grant applications available until June 17, 2024 LANSING, Mich. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced a cooperative agreement with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and … [Read more...] about MDARD Director Applauds $8 Million USDA Investment to Strengthen Michigan’s Food Supply Chain Infrastructure