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LANSING, MI January 17, 2025– The Anishinaabek Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party stands in firm solidarity with Tribal Nations across Michigan in expressing profound concern over the alarming treatment of Native American citizens by … [Read more...] about Standing Together: Anishinaabek Caucus Supports Tribal Nations Amidst ICE Actions

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by John Mooy In a phone conversation the other day I was asked if I thought we become more nostalgic as time passes.  It was a good question and I’ve been thinking about it. Is there a certain age that we have to achieve so we have … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Nostalgia . . . and trains

by Paula Johnson The January doldrums begin. One redeeming factor of January is that it follows the winter solstice and the days stay lighter longer. Here are some tidbits of fun to keep your brain sharp. Questions1. What was the … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: January 2026 Trivia

More USDA money means less farm program reform  by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com    A word of caution: Do not get between reality and political forces in Congress when Republicans and Democrats agree to spend more money on … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File – January 29, 2026

Why Is the Pentagon Barring Soldiers from Repairing Their Weapons? by Jim Hightowejimhightower.com    The US military has long been an easy mark – for our own avaricious corporate contractors, that is.    During … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: January 29, 2026

by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com   Congress is debating major funding bills that would avoid another of those phony government “shutdowns” now scheduled for January 30. One sticking point is that Democrats want to either defund ICE, or … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas: A Republican who wants to raise taxes

New York City has banned fossil fuels in new construction buildings and hopes the rest of the world will follow in its pioneering footsteps. Credit:Pexels.com. EarthTalk®From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear … [Read more...] about Earth Talk – NYC is electric

Twenty years ago, Twilight by Stephanie Meyer took the book industry by storm–leading to an explosion of the young adult genre. The story revolves around seventeen-year-old Bella Swan, the new girl in town, where she falls into a dangerous … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library – January 29, 2026

I almost think that hope is for the soul what breathing is for the living organism. Where hope is lacking the soul dries up and withers.” -Gabriel Marcel by Pastor Donnie BrooksMarcellus UnitedMethodist … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner – Hope

Dear Editor:  We have been here for 30+ years as weekend residents. For the last 4-5 years, we have been year-round residents since retirement.    Through the years, we have had any number of drivers who miss the public … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor – January 29, 2026

Community Invited to Help Shape Michigan Rosie Day 2026 March 13, 2026 | Capital Regional International Airport (LANSING, MI) — Michigan’s manufacturing … [Read more...] about Michigan Manufacturing Councils and Community Partners Unite in Search of Rosie the Riveter Stories and Descendants