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Oh, the Horror! Billionaires Threatened with Taxation! by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com   We Americans are barraged these days with multiple crises, so, I hate to add anything else to our list of worries.     … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist for the week of March 23, 2026

‘I don’t go looking for trouble…’ by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com    There’s a line spoken by Harry Potter, the literary creation of author J.K. Rowling, in the film “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” that many in … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File for the week of March 22, 2026

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Kyle Bouchey . . . Part IIA Man and A Dream by John Mooy    I have been working on a project recently in which we (our team) are conducting interviews with a man who has devoted himself to Hope College. He has traveled to … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Kyle Bouchey . . . Part II

The Johnsons all packed and ready for Winter Trip 2026 by Paula Johnson When my farmer and I were newly engaged, he told me that he wanted me “to help him have fun.” I raised my right hand and said, “You have come to the right … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Winter Trip 2026

Spring Break is here and it’s time to get out of the house. Did you know that with your library card you have access to dozens of parks, cultural destinations, campgrounds, and recreation areas for free or discounted rates? The Michigan … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library the week of March 23, 2026

“Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have.” -James Baldwin (No Name in the Street) by Pastor Donnie BrooksMarcellus United Methodist Churchpastordonnieb@outlook.com    Not that this is a … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: Ignorance allied with power. . .

By Wyatt Fraas, Associate Director of Farm and Community, Center for Rural Affairs This is a time of tremendous opportunity in farming and ranching for beginners looking to start a venture of their own. Alternative crops and high value … [Read more...] about Guest opinion: For beginning farmers, land access may lie in being creative

In the protected habitats of rhinos, a surprising conservation technique is underway. Wildlife officers are cutting the horns off rhinos in a practice known as dehorning. Credit: Pexels.com. EarthTalk®From the Editors of E - The … [Read more...] about Earth Talk: African Rhinos

Submissions Now Open Through September 11, 2026. No Entry Fee Dowagiac, MI - The Beckwith Theatre Company (BTC) is pleased to announce it is now accepting submissions for its 3rd Annual Local Playwrights Festival of 10-Minute Plays. The … [Read more...] about Beckwith Theatre Company Seeks Submissions for 3rd Annual Local Playwrights Festival of 10-Minute Plays

First-time award reflects foundation’s commitment to youth development in the community BUCHANAN, MI — The Michigan Gateway Community Foundation has awarded the LaSalle Council of Scouting America a $7,000 grant in support of youth … [Read more...] about LaSalle Council Receives $7,000 Grant from Michigan Gateway Community Foundation to Expand Scouting Opportunities