Coming soon…the MBBA filmby John Mooy There was the NBA, the NFL, MLB and now with a bit of luck on the horizon in the world of film making will be the MBBA. The story of the Michigan Barn Ball Association. You may be … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
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Marcellus Memories
From The Marcellus News, March 7, 1894 … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories
Nine Michigan Main Street Communities Receiving a Total of $200,000 in Grants for Downtown Improvement Projects
LANSING, Mich. -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that nine communities around Michigan have been awarded a total of 200,000 in grants to support downtown enhancement and improvement projects. Communities … [Read more...] about Nine Michigan Main Street Communities Receiving a Total of $200,000 in Grants for Downtown Improvement Projects
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I heard we’re running out of so-called “tonewoods” for making acoustic guitars. Are there are alternative materials that eco-minded luthiers can switch to? – … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
Learn all the perks of being a Silver Beach Carousel Volunteer March 17
ST. JOSEPH, Michigan — The Silver Beach Carousel in St. Joseph knows how lucky they are to have volunteers to help run the happiest place in Southwest Michigan. To thank current volunteers, and encourage new people to join the fun, they are … [Read more...] about Learn all the perks of being a Silver Beach Carousel Volunteer March 17
Keystone Cooperative is Centered on Serving Midwest Farmer-Owners
Indianapolis, IN (March 1, 2024) – Indiana-based agriculture & energy co-op Keystone Cooperative has officially begun business operations as of March 1, 2024. The result of a historic merger between two strong farmer-owned … [Read more...] about Keystone Cooperative is Centered on Serving Midwest Farmer-Owners
Treasury: Adult-Use Marijuana Payments Being Distributed to Michigan Municipalities and Counties
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Treasury has announced that more than $87 million is being distributed among 269 municipalities and counties as a part of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act. … [Read more...] about Treasury: Adult-Use Marijuana Payments Being Distributed to Michigan Municipalities and Counties
2024 CASS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE & EVENT SERIES
Tuesday, April 16, 6:30pm: Cass District Library Main Branch - CassopolisCass County Historical Society Elections & Guest Speaker.Location: 319 M-62, Cassopolis, Ml 49031 Tuesday, May 21, 6:30pm: Bonine Carriage House - VandaliaCome … [Read more...] about 2024 CASS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE & EVENT SERIES
“Spring Egg-stravaganza”
We have excitedly been welcoming spring in small steps weather-wise, and in anticipation of the sights and sounds of an “eggs-traordinary” spring season, we would like you to join the Cass County Parks Department, The Friends of the Cass … [Read more...] about “Spring Egg-stravaganza”
Part three: Excerpts from Pa and Mamere (Marcellus Remembered, 1938 – 1943)
By Joanne Dutcher Maxwell – 1996Continued from the February 15, 2024, edition of The Marcellus News Mamere played cards with me; Pa took me fishing and to the farm. When I went to school in Marcellus, Pa drove Maybell and me to school. I … [Read more...] about Part three: Excerpts from Pa and Mamere (Marcellus Remembered, 1938 – 1943)
2023 Michigan Crop Values Summary
The preliminary farm value of Michigan field crops produced in 2023 was $4.14 billion, down 15 percent from … [Read more...] about 2023 Michigan Crop Values Summary
