by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Here comes the 2024 Farm Bill, there goes any 2024 reforms The slowest dance on Capitol Hill, the writing of a new Farm Bill, gained tempo May 1 when both the House and Senate Ag committees released … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File
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Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com What If Our Lawmakers Were Working Class People? Whatzamatta with Congress? And most of our state legislatures, too? Why do these so-called representative bodies keep stiffing … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
Social Security Delivers the Most Popular Baby Names in Michigan for 2023
See the list at www.ssa.gov The Social Security Administration has announced the most popular baby names in Michigan for 2023. Noah and Charlotte topped the list. The top five boys’ and girls’ names for 2023 in … [Read more...] about Social Security Delivers the Most Popular Baby Names in Michigan for 2023
Now Hiring – Open Interviews with LADD in Marcellus, May 29 and June 30
Cass County Fair Awarded Grant Funds for Capital Improvements
LANSING – Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring announced recently that the Cass County Fair is one of 18 recipients of the 2024 competitive grants to make building and other capital … [Read more...] about Cass County Fair Awarded Grant Funds for Capital Improvements
DNR introduces Paw Paw River State Game Area in Van Buren County
Aerial photo of the Paw Paw River winding through the new state game area.Photo by Keto Gyekis, Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy board member. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announces the establishment of the Paw Paw … [Read more...] about DNR introduces Paw Paw River State Game Area in Van Buren County
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From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How are the world’s rhino populations faring these days? – A.K., Montreal, Quebec The rhinoceros, famous for its impressive size and striking horns, is one … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
Newberg Township Regular Board Meeting
The May 13, 2024, General Board Meeting was called to order at 7pm at the Newberg Township Fire Department. Minutes from the April 8, 2024, board meeting were approved as written. Reports: Assessor: Assessor Northrop was … [Read more...] about Newberg Township Regular Board Meeting
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings Regular Meeting – April 23, 2024
President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on April 23, 2024, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Welburn, Thomas, Haley and Webb. Trustee Engstrom was … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings Regular Meeting – April 23, 2024
June 2024 Calendar of Events for the Kalamazoo County Expo Center & Fairground
06/01‐06/02Kalamazoo Gun & Knife ShowPresented by Sport Shows Promotion. Admission: Adults $8, Children 12and under are free. No one under 18 is admitted without a parent or … [Read more...] about June 2024 Calendar of Events for the Kalamazoo County Expo Center & Fairground
Fans come out from “Walla Walla, Washington, to Kalamazoo” to witness Wildcats stretch record to 21-0
Senior Nate Mihills checks the field for safe passage home during the ‘Cats’ 13-1 win in the first game of two against the visiting Hartford Huskies, May 13. Mihills collected two hits in the contest. Head Coach Christian Hutson, left, … [Read more...] about Fans come out from “Walla Walla, Washington, to Kalamazoo” to witness Wildcats stretch record to 21-0
Cass District Library Breaks Ground for new Edwardsburg Branch
Members of the Cass District Library Board put shovels to soil, Wednesday, May 8, to officially break ground for the district’s new branch in Edwardsburg. Pictured, left to right, are Sandra Asmus, Ron McAdam, Joe Gross, Laura Hughes, … [Read more...] about Cass District Library Breaks Ground for new Edwardsburg Branch