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   The Cass County Prosecutor’s office has announced that Prosecutor Victor Fitz has submitted his letter of resignation to Cass County Circuit Judge Mark Herman.     In his letter to Judge Herman, Fitz states, … [Read more...] about County announces resignation of Prosecutor Victor Fitz

 Sheriff Clint Roach reports that his office received a 911call at 12:08 pm, Wednesday, May 6, from a male caller in the 29000 block of Davis Lk St, Jefferson Twp, Cass County. The caller stated that a man was at the house, had kicked … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s report of fire and fatal shooting in Jefferson TWP

   This year’s Flamingo Flocking season is open now through June 1.    For a donation,4-H members and leaders will flock your friends, family or neighbors in Cass County. For a donation, we will plant plastic, pink … [Read more...] about Tickle your friends, family and neighbors pink! It’s Flocking Season in Cass County!

by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com On the farm of my youth, our full-time field worker, Jackie, didn’t say much. When he did, however, he often offered creative euphemisms and descriptive epigrams. A favorite, for example, was if it … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File: Worse and more of it

by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Years ago, when America was mired in the horror of the Vietnam war, Pete Seeger wrote a lament about the stupidity and vanity of leaders who keep plunging us into such mindless disasters. It was a song … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: The Sad Ballad of the Big Fool

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives at San Damaso courtyard in The Vatican prior a private audience with Pope Leo XIV on May 7, 2026. (Photo by Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP via Getty Images) by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com   It … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas: When the Pope isn’t right

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by Paula Johnson How about a bit of fun trivia and “bits and pieces” of folly?  Questions 1. What poem means “nonsense?” 2.What other handy ingredient can you use as a substitute for eggs when making a boxed … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: May 2026 Trivia

by John Mooy    If you did not grow up with the technology we are experiencing today, you may well have a touch of frustration sprinkled throughout your days.    As for high tech in my formative years, our typing … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Levity

Did you know that the Marcellus Township Library has yearbooks from Marcellus High School? Stop by, ask for the year you’d like to see, and find a cozy spot to spend some time reliving memories or looking up relatives. When you find the … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus TWP the week of May 11, 2026

  Pastor Donnie Brooks, at left, with wife Jessica Brooks and Dawn Riggs-Melville at the UMC Women’s Tea, Saturday, May 9. - News Photo The comfortable need the oppressed more than the oppressed need the comfortable. If the comfortable … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: The comfortable need the oppressed. . .

by Kalee Olson, senior policy managerCenter for Rural Affairs On April 30, the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, moving the nation and rural communities one step closer to a new farm … [Read more...] about Guest opinion: House passes Farm, Food, and National Security Act