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by Paula Johnson “…. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Happiness

My food pyramid goes back to Little Egypt  by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com    As has been noted here before, I don’t eat today what we ate every day on the dairy farm of my youth. Back then we worked like plow horses … [Read more...] about Farm & Food File for the week of January 18, 2026

by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com WARNING: News headlines can give you a headache.     For example, take typical headlines on today’s environmental stories: •Earth’s climate getting catastrophically hotter, faster • … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: 34B Dirty Coal V. Clean Energy. Guess Who’s Winning

by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com In 2015, the Supreme Court overlooked its prior decision and by a 5-4 vote declared the 14th Amendment requires every state to grant same-sex marriages identical recognition to those of opposite sex couples. … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas: Standards? What standards?

“The business of philosophy is to teach man to live in uncertainty…not to reassure him, but to upset him.”  -Lev Shestov (All Things are Possible) by Pastor Donnie BrooksMarcellus United Methodist … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: ‘the business of philosophy. . .’

The Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library director and board are working on the strategic plan for the next five years. While we always welcome feedback from our patrons, community partners, and stakeholders, now is an excellent time to … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Library for the week of January 19, 2026

EarthTalk® - From the Editors of E - The Environmental MagazineShould prospective EV buyers beware that their battery will need replacement with 7 years — 30-40% of the EVs total value? Credit: Unsplash.com. Dear EarthTalk: Is it true … [Read more...] about Earth Talk: EV batteries

by Heidi Kolbeck-UrlacherPolicy Director, Center for Rural Affairs     Across the U.S., lawmakers are gathering in their state capitols and Washington, D.C. to begin another year of debating and passing legislation.   … [Read more...] about Guest Opinion: Ensure your voice is heard by lawmakers

Researchers across forestry, health sciences and microbiology are exploring new uses for maple sap beyond the syrup bottle, including as a hydration beverage for cancer survivors. ESCANABA, Mich. — A forester, psychologist and … [Read more...] about MSU Forestry Innovation Center explores maple sap through a One Health lens

(LANSING, MICH) — The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are advising Michiganders that, despite the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services … [Read more...] about DIFS & MDHHS Remind Michiganders: Health Insurance for No Cost Childhood Vaccines Will Continue Following CDC Schedule Changes

Calendar of Events for the Kalamazoo County Expo Center & FairgroundCALL … [Read more...] about Kalamazoo County Expo Center – February 2026 Events