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Jesse Jackson’s Most Consequential Power Was Not His Oratory, But His Vision! by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com    In 1988, I was one of only two white elected Democratic officials in all of America to endorse Jesse Jackson … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: February 26, 2026

When “crazy” is the only answer by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com    House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson must not be a superstitious man. If he were, he would not have introduced the biggest bill of his congressional … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File: February 26, 2026

by Paula Johnson   As if daily life doesn’t have enough to fear in today’s world, there are very real phobias that some people face. Maybe others don’t share your daily fear in this ongoing world just as many of us don’t share in these … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Phobias

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by John Mooy During our lifetime we will go through any number of strategies, habits, practices and approaches to be more mentally effective, efficient and even happier in our day-to-day lives.  I have seen many of these … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Miracle of the Mind

Bacteria can help combat pollution by breaking down harmful plastic waste, but can it scale? Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: Couldn’t we use bacteria to break down plastic in the environment so it isn’t such an ecosystem … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®: Plastic Waste

The Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library offers dedicated technology help. Justin, an IT professional, is here from 10 AM-1PM the first three Saturdays of each month to provide help with your technology including: email, smart phone, … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library – February 26, 2026

“Every man is a king so long as he has someone to look down on.” ― Sinclair Lewis, It Can’t Happen Here by Pastor Donnie BrooksMarcellus UnitedMethodist Churchpastordonnieb@outlook.com   Every person, we shall say, is a king as … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: Every man is a king. . .

Cass County Commissioner Sam Barrera awarded a Cass County challenge coin to Noah Coughlan, who is on a mission to traverse all 50 states on foot. CASS COUNTY, Mich. — Shortly after 1 p.m. Monday, February 16, a lone runner pushing a … [Read more...] about Cross-country runner honored during Cass County stop

by Val Ankeny, senior policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs     A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program is helping producers turn raw commodities into value-added products, allowing more of the income to remain in … [Read more...] about Guest opinion: Value-Added Producer Grants help producers grow their bottom line

The Marcellus Area Historical Society is accepting reservations for tours of the Historic Jones House Museum, 188 W. Main, Marcellus. Tours are by appointment only unless otherwise noted.     Tours are conducted in the spring, … [Read more...] about MAHS accepting reservations for 2026 tours of Historic Jones House Museum

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund (MYLSF) awards.      “Scholarship funding encourages … [Read more...] about MDARD Announces Winners of 2025 Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarships