Top News

Applications accepted until March 2 for next Trooper, Motor Carrier Officer and Lateral Entry Recruit School LANSING, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) is hosting a one-stop Employment Day hiring event on Saturday, Feb. 21 … [Read more...] about State Police Continue Commitment to Recruiting with Hiring Event in Kalamazoo

Cass District Library Board Vice President Rebecca Crocker, left, and Board President Eileen Toney Cassopolis, MI – January 30, 2026 – The Cass District Library Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Eileen Toney as President … [Read more...] about Cass District Library Announces Appointment of New President and Vice President

An abandoned mine shaft in Ontonagon County. Located at the base of the Keweenaw Peninsula, the mine serves as habitat for little brown bats. by Aileen KemmeCommunications coordinator, Marketing and Outreach DivisionMichigan Department … [Read more...] about DNR: A collaborative effort to protect Michigan’s bats

Over half of all bat species are facing severe population declines, with 85 bat species listed as endangered and 23 of those near extinction. Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: How are bat species doing these days?   -- Gregg Visconti, … [Read more...] about EarthTalk® – From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine – February 5, 2026

by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com Ancient proverbs can be helpful in adjusting our language and behavior in ways that can benefit every generation. They have become ancient because they work. One example: “A gentle answer turns away wrath, … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas: The language we use

by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Even In a Digital Age, Handwriting Remains Invaluable While the production of my Lowdown commentaries is high-tech, I confess that I’m antiquated.    I still write each piece in … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: February 5, 2026

An already long winter keeps getting longer  by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com It’s been said that February is the longest shortest month of the year. If so, it might be because freezing, snowy January often feels like the longest … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File: February 5, 2026

by Paula Johnson Normally, I enjoy what some might call heavy reading. As a social science major (history, geography, civics/government, economics, sociology, anthropology, and psychology), I gravitate toward non-fiction. If I chose … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: A Reading Pile

### … [Read more...] about Memories from The Marcellus News – February 5

by John Mooy  I received this email from our dear friend Tina who lives in Colorado.  I have worked in a number of teaching situations in which we worked with lawyers.  In short, our classes would feature story (how you … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Kyle

 “For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.”--Amanda Gorman, National Youth Poet Laureate    February is Black History Month, watch this column for new books … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library – February 5, 2026