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Do You Remember?by John Mooy As a boy in Marcellus, one of the great joys was our method of transportation which was the bicycle. And during the summertime we often rode with our baseball glove slipped onto the handlebar around town in … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories

by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Biden, the GOP and You – Who Won the Debt-Ceiling Fight? During the big Washington showdown over the government’s debt ceiling, it looked possible for a brief moment that Joe Biden might bully GOP … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist

Dan Zemek arrives in Santiago by Dan Zemek This past February I wrote here about my upcoming trip to Spain where I would walk another Camino de Santiago. As you may recall, there are several different routes in Spain with this … [Read more...] about A Pilgrim’s Progress (Continued)

Members of the Uptown Improvement Association pose next to the completed mural at M-62 and Elkhart Road. Pictured left to right are Dawn Bolock, muralist Brett Whitacre, Meryl Christiansen, Brigid Forlenza, Roseann Marchetti and Paula … [Read more...] about All Aboard! New Edwardsburg mural unveiled

PLEASE NOTE THE SPECIAL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 12, 2023 The Marcellus Township Board met for the regular meeting, Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 6:02p.m. at the Marcellus Township Hall. Sheriff Behnke led the Pledge of … [Read more...] about Marcellus Township Regular Board Meeting – April 18, 2023

(BPT) - No matter where you live or how green your thumb, you can enjoy the beauty and bounty of gardening at home.   The experts at Ball Horticultural Company share their recommended plants, top topics and tips to set up every … [Read more...] about Garden expert approved: New trends and plants for 2023

EAST LANSING, Mich. — A research team led by Michigan State University soil scientist Bruno Basso has received a $1.95 million U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant to develop and disseminate educational information on soil organic … [Read more...] about New $1.95M USDA grant to support training of diverse agriculture professionals in soil organic carbon assessment

From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: With summer bearing down on us, are there any environmentally friendly air conditioners out there?             --Fred Johansen, Grand … [Read more...] about EarthTalk® 

If you planted new trees this spring or last fall, bring out the garden hose. A little water will keep those trees healthy and happy as Michigan’s dry spring progresses into summer. “Abnormally hot and dry conditions mean your newly … [Read more...] about Your trees need a little love (and water) during dry spells

SOUTH HAVEN - Over 110 vendors selling everything from antiques to apples are expected at the annual Swap Meet/Flea Market at the Michigan Flywheelers Museum. This year’s market is the 25th anniversary for the fundraising event. The … [Read more...] about Flywheelers’ Annual Swap Meet/Flea Market features vendors and tractor pulls