Supervisor Oxley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present – Meade, Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, and Packer. Also present – Attorney Moraitis and six guests. Motion by Bitely with support by Nesbitt to approve … [Read more...] about Porter Township Van Buren County – Regular Meeting, January 10, 2024
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Social Security to Celebrate Women’s History Month in March
by Hillary HatchSocial Security Public Affairs Specialist March is Women’s History Month — a time to focus not just on the past, but also on the challenges women continue to face in the 21st century. At Social … [Read more...] about Social Security to Celebrate Women’s History Month in March
Marcellus Boys Varsity Gets Three in a Row including Big Win over Hartford
#22 Beau Ferguson goes up for three over Bloomingdale’s #55 Peyton Stephens during the ‘Cats road game win, Friday, February 9. The 46-38 victory capped a three games in four days winning streak for Marcellus. The other two wins were over … [Read more...] about Marcellus Boys Varsity Gets Three in a Row including Big Win over Hartford
New gun safety laws to protect families go into effect February 13
Requires secure storage of firearms to prevent access by minors, enacts penalties LANSING, Mich. – To help protect Michigan families – particularly children – from the tragedies of gun violence and unintentional firearms injuries, a law … [Read more...] about New gun safety laws to protect families go into effect February 13
Bits & Pieces: 1920 Flyer Patterns
by Paula Johnson Personally, I love hats. Anyone who has gone shopping with me knows that I am a sucker for the hat department. I could spend time on end trying on hats and playing with them in different ways to wear them. So, … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: 1920 Flyer Patterns
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
EASY …………. right?by John Mooy I was going to fix a bowl of soup the other day. It wasn’t the great homemade soups that I have become accustomed to. Instead, it was in a can with a tab top. You know, you … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Farm and Food File
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com At what level of ‘do something’ should agriculture begin to clean up nitrates? For at least the past decade, reported The New Lede (TNL) last September, “a growing number of peer-reviewed … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com The Debacle of “God’s Army” at Eagle Pass Perhaps you heard about the recent surge of invasive foreigners into Eagle Pass, Texas – the Rio Grande border town that finds itself at the hot center … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
US Representative Walberg Visits Marcellus
US Representative Tim Walberg of Michigan’s 5th District stopped in Marcellus Friday, February 9, for a community gathering to discuss Congress’ response to a number of issues and to gather audience input on their concerns. Representative … [Read more...] about US Representative Walberg Visits Marcellus
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Has the cruise industry cleaned up its act regarding its environmental footprint in recent years? -- M.B., Seattle, WA Cruise ships are a big part of the … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
Treasury: Volunteer Tax Preparers Can Connect Taxpayers with Tax Credits, Other Benefits
Low-to-Moderate Income, Older Taxpayers Encouraged to Seek Assistance LANSING, Mich. – With the quintupling of the Michigan Earned Income Tax Credit for Working Families from 6% to 30% and other tax benefits on the table this year, the … [Read more...] about Treasury: Volunteer Tax Preparers Can Connect Taxpayers with Tax Credits, Other Benefits
Slam the Scam: How to Spot Government Imposters
by Hillary HatchSocial Security Public Affairs Specialist Do you know how to spot a government imposter scam? We continue to raise public awareness about Social Security-related and other government imposter scams … [Read more...] about Slam the Scam: How to Spot Government Imposters