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Board Chair Jeremiah Jones and Administrator Jennifer Rentfrow CASS COUNTY, Mich. — The Cass County Board of Commissioners voted Thursday, November 6, to offer the position of county administrator to Jennifer Rentfrow.    … [Read more...] about Board of Commissioners appoints Cass County administrator

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has directed its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) EBT vendor to once again begin issuing full SNAP benefits to Michigan SNAP … [Read more...] about MDHHS directs SNAP vendor to resume issuing full payments for November

Interior view of the Cass Family Clinic Mobile Health Clinic which will be in Marcellus, Tuesday, November 18. Led by new director Nadzieja Pocheki, the Mobile Clinic expands access to care across Southwest Michigan CASSOPOLIS, … [Read more...] about Cass Family Clinic Mobile Health Clinic now open for patient visits

The increase in megadroughts in recent years is certainly linked to rising surface temps around the globe as a result of human-induced climate change. Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: What (and where) are megadroughts and what’s their … [Read more...] about EarthTalk® – From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine

by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Oh, happy day! Thanksgiving, I mean – our annual pause for family gatherings to celebrate the rich and tasty diversity of America’s harvests.    There is, however, something decidedly … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Let’s bust the food monopolists profiteering on Thanksgiving

by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com There are an estimated 42 million people receiving food aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. The figure represents 12.3 percent of the U.S. … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas: The hunger games

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by John Mooy Here is a topic that comes up every once in a while and has been doing so for years.  This is a story about three instances.  I’m sure many of you have had one yourself. Marcellus has the advantage of being a small … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: What do you think?

Stepping back to the 1950s and 60s, these book selections explore the lives of housewives–which may not have been as calm as we imagine. The first book is humorous and thought provoking, while the second is a suspenseful … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library the week of November 10

“The Roman philosopher Seneca asserted that all that is living, all that we see about us, is one body; even as our own hands, feet, stomach and bones, we are all members of one body. We have all been born alike, we all alike seek our own … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: All that is living, all that we see about us, is one body. . .

  The Paw Paw Community Chorus will present their 25th Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 7, 4 p.m., at the Paw Paw United Methodist Church located at 420 W. Michigan Avenue, Paw Paw. The chorus, under the direction of Theresa … [Read more...] about Paw Paw Community Chorus Plans Christmas Concert

Ten $25,000 scholarships for students studying American history will be given by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 2026 to mark America’s 250th anniversary WASHINGTON – Undergraduate and graduate students studying American … [Read more...] about DAR America 250! Scholarships Accepting Applications Through January 31, 2026