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Sydney Crabtree, pictured here at the DDA’s Makers Market at the Hudson Building, Sunday, April 21, is the now the Keeper of the Caramels. As her sign indicates, Crafty Critters Homestead is now selling goat milk caramels. Sydney has been … [Read more...] about Crafty Critters – Keepers of the Caramels!

With the celebratory groundbreaking of the Cass District Library (CDL) Branch in Edwardsburg being mere weeks away (see below), CDL is excited to share details of the first construction phase. Phase One includes site preparation which will … [Read more...] about Cornerstone begins construction on highly anticipated CDL Branch in Edwardsburg

CASSOPOLIS - - - - -After 37 years of serving the citizens of Cass County, Sheriff Richard J. Behnke announces that he will not seek a third term as Cass County Sheriff. The decision was not easy; however, after discussion with his family, … [Read more...] about Sheriff Behnke announces ‘no third term’ – Roach tosses hat into ring

April 27, 1900Social & Personal: House to rent. G. W. Flanders’ property; inquire of C.S. Jones The Methodist Church has a new roof and other repairs will go on the inside. The social at Mrs. Charles Bradt’s Wednesday eve was … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories from The Marcellus News

05/01VFW 6252 Auxiliary BingoPlay Bingo on the following Wednesday & Thursday nights in May: 1, 2, 8, 9,15, 16, … [Read more...] about Kalamazoo County Expo Center – May 2024 Schedule of events

From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Woe the pancakes! Is maple syrup really at risk due to global warming?-- B. Simmons, Middlebury, VT Maple syrup, that staple of the American breakfast table, is not … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®

by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com How to win the SAF game: Part 1     The easiest way to win any game is to rig the rules.    That’s what Big Ag and its loyal boosters at the Department of Agriculture … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File

by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com  The True Story About Coca-Cola’s Plastic Fairy Tale   Years ago, Coca-Cola excitedly debuted a new formula for its soda, dubbing it “New Coke.” Consumers hated it, and sales plummeted – a … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist

by Paula Johnson      Young people may wonder why old people linger in the past. Well, I have come to the conclusion (now that I am an “old people”) that we find it a safer place than the present.     I … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Rosebuds and Youth

The Elusive Morelby John Mooy    Today I am going to break an unwritten rule of hunters and fishermen.  I am going to tell you where I have had success in the search for the delicious Michigan morel.  Or as we usually … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories

BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- Michigan Works! announced applications are now open for the popular Going PRO Talent Fund. This competitive grant opportunity provides funds to local companies for training, developing, and in some cases retaining … [Read more...] about Michigan Works! Announces Going Pro Season

A worker prepares to plant so-called “tree plugs,” including a seedling and a tube of soil to protect its roots. (Photo courtesy: Arbor Day Foundation) By Kathleen LaveyCommunications representativeForest Resources Division, … [Read more...] about National Arbor Day 2024 is Friday, April 26: There’s no better time to plant a tree