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by John Mooy The other day, it was actually Tuesday, I was driving into Bangor from the south of town. My usual route is to pass through Bangor from the east or west. During this southerly entrance I went by one of those green rectangle … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Small Towns

Photo: swmichigan.org Van Buren County Museum - 8471 Red Arrow Highway, Hartford    The Van Buren County Historical Museum looks forward to several special events this summer in addition to their regular Noon to 5 PM hours … [Read more...] about Van Buren County Museum Calendar

by Wyatt FraasAssociate Director of Farm and Community, Center for Rural Affairs    Are you one of the many farmers without an identified farm successor? Purdue University says that’s around 75%, and about half expect nonfamily … [Read more...] about Guest Opinion: Working in a farm successor as part of a retirement plan

The Marcellus Library will be hosting a summer reading bingo challenge. This year’s theme is “Plant a Seed, Read. Complete 5 challenges in a row to get a bingo. Return your sheet to the front desk by August 31st to get a prize. The bingo … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of May 25, 2026

“Our society seems to be increasingly full of fearful, defensive, aggressive people anxiously clinging to their property and inclined to look at their surrounding world with suspicion, always expecting an enemy to suddenly appear, intrude … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: “Our society seems to be increasingly full of fearful, defensive, aggressive people. . .”

Our profligate use of pesticides is taking a toll on human health across the United States and beyond. Credit: Pexels.com. EarthTalk®From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What does the science say about … [Read more...] about Earth Talk: Pesticides and human health

 Bryan Wilkinson, co-chairman of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Accessibility Advisory Council, cuts the ribbon officially opening the new accessible boardwalk at the Upper Tahquamenon Falls in Luce County. by Heather … [Read more...] about New 1,100-foot accessible boardwalk opens at Tahquamenon Falls State Park

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget has released its summer (June–August) teen employment forecast for 2026. Summer is an important time of the year for teen workers. Some of them are trying … [Read more...] about DTMB releases summer 2026 job market forecast for Michigan teens (ages 16–19)

Statewide events will showcase MSU research EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University (MSU) AgBioResearch and MSU Extension are excited to announce a full slate of field days and events taking place across … [Read more...] about MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension announce 2026 field days across Michigan

LANSING, Mich. – On May 20, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development approved the addition of six species to Michigan’s invasive plant lists under Part 413 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act … [Read more...] about Six species added to Michigan’s invasive plant lists following MI Commission of Ag & Rural Development vote

LANSING, Mich. – With summer approaching, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reminds residents and visitors to avoid foam on Michigan lakes, rivers, streams and … [Read more...] about MDHHS recommends Michigan residents  and visitors avoid foam on surface water