by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com U.S. farmers’ love/hate relationship with our biggest trading partner There’s a joke about my fellow Baby Boomers making the rounds that goes something like this: In the 1960s, Boomers didn’t trust … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File
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Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
The Supreme Court’s Six Corporate Supremacists Ride Againby Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Heeere they come again: The wrecking crew of Alito, Barrett, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, Roberts & Thomas – the six plutocratic judicial … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
Bits & Pieces: Wolters & Hinrichs’ 1920 Flyer
by Paula Johnson Not sure how many of you noticed the precious ad on page 7 of last week’s The Marcellus News, but it absolutely caught my attention. Likely it was advertising something available locally since it was in the … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Wolters & Hinrichs’ 1920 Flyer
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
MISTAKE, FAULT, BADby John Mooy Mistake, fault and bad are three words that we probably use at least one of them every day. I looked up the definition of mistake and found this definition: An action or judgment that is … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Marcellus Remembered
The News was delighted to receive a number of fond memories from Ron and Marcia Lofts, including ‘Marcellus Remembered) written by Marcia and sister Linda’s great great aunt Joanne Dutcher Maxwell. Joanne was a frequent visitor to Marcellus … [Read more...] about Marcellus Remembered
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What is so-called New Denialism all about? -- Paul C., … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
Nominations open for best new business awards in Cass and Van Buren counties
Nominations for best new business awards in Cass and Van Buren counties PAW PAW, Mich.- Market Van Buren is pleased to announce the fourth annual Market Van Buren Awards, a set of awards reserved exclusively for organizations in Cass and … [Read more...] about Nominations open for best new business awards in Cass and Van Buren counties
Explosion Kills One in Calvin TWP
Sheriff Richard J. Behnke reports that deputies of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Penn Township Fire Department in responding to an explosion at a petroleum pumping station on 2-5-24 at 3:50pm. Initial calls came from area … [Read more...] about Explosion Kills One in Calvin TWP
Public Notices
League to host popular “Neighbor by Neighbor” Program Discussion
The League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties has announced it will host an overview of the popular “Neighbor by Neighbor” program and discuss how it can help economically disadvantaged Berrien and Cass County residents on … [Read more...] about League to host popular “Neighbor by Neighbor” Program Discussion
New climate resiliency program to address long-term plant agriculture challenges in Michigan
EAST LANSING, Mich. — 2023 was the warmest year on record across the globe, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Since 1850, the 10 warmest years have occurred in the past decade. Climate scientists have … [Read more...] about New climate resiliency program to address long-term plant agriculture challenges in Michigan
Tickets For Grand Rapids Lantern Festival On Sale
Grand Rapids, MI — After more than 110,000 guests experienced the magical, immersive Grand Rapids Lantern Festival last year, John Ball Zoo will bring back the festival featuring new lanterns and interactive experiences, with general … [Read more...] about Tickets For Grand Rapids Lantern Festival On Sale