Happy Spring, Book Lovers! We are back with our recommended reads for the month of April. Sarah Essex recommends: “A Calamity of Souls,” by David Baldacci. The novel is set in the south in the 1960s. It is not … [Read more...] about RickWorld’s Reading Recommendations – May 7, 2026
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WNN’s Woodhouse Report welcomes ‘Tie Dye Man’ Joe Watts
Host Brock Woodhouse, right, welcomes Starseed Social Club’s Joe Watts to the May 4 edition of WNN’s The Woodhouse Report. Watts discusses the debut CD, Good Grief, of Starseed Social Club and gives an update on the Class of 2026’s … [Read more...] about WNN’s Woodhouse Report welcomes ‘Tie Dye Man’ Joe Watts
Band notes for the week of May 4, 2026
by Katy Essex, Director of Bands This Day in Music History - May 7 1977: Running 6:08 and loaded with metaphor and guitars, “Hotel California” tops the Hot 100. 1968: On a plane ride with the band Bluesology, keyboard player … [Read more...] about Band notes for the week of May 4, 2026
VFW Post #4054 prepares for Memorial Day 2026
Cass Family Clinic appoints new dentist at Cassopolis location
Dr. Jean Macajoux, DDS, joins CFC’s Cassopolis dental team CASSOPOLIS, Mich., April 29, 2026 – Cass Family Clinic has appointed a new dentist, Dr. Jean Macajoux, DDS, to join its Cassopolis location. After earning … [Read more...] about Cass Family Clinic appoints new dentist at Cassopolis location
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: May 4, 2026
Celebrating May 4 as John Mooy in Marcellus Day are, left to right, John Mooy, MHS Class of ‘64; RON WELBURN (caps per Ron’s request), MHS Class of ‘63; Harold Decker, Richland High School Class of ‘63; and Ron Lofts, MHS Class of ‘67. … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: May 4, 2026
Bits & Pieces: Creamy parmesan shrimp
by Paula Johnson Every now and then I just can’t stand it any longer. I have two chest freezers in the basement (one large and one smaller). However, my farmer doesn’t go to the basement much at all the last three years. So, I am the one … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Creamy parmesan shrimp
Farm and Food File for the week of May 4, 2026
How one Texas county grabbed almost $1 billion in farm subsidies in 10 years by Alan Guebertlfarmandfoodfile.com You’d think that the three extra years Congress has taken to update the 2018 Farm Bill might mean it … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File for the week of May 4, 2026
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: The Goofy Billionaires Cult. . .
The Goofy Billionaires Cult Is Planning Our Post-Human Futureby Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com CGB stands for the Cult of Goofy Billionaires, and they are way, way, waaay goofier than you might imagine. I’m talking … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: The Goofy Billionaires Cult. . .
Cass County to host brownfield opportunities informational session
CASS COUNTY, Mich. — The Cass County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will host an informational session on brownfield opportunities on Wednesday, May 13, from 7 to 9 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers at 120 N. Broadway St., … [Read more...] about Cass County to host brownfield opportunities informational session
Cal Thomas: Do we know our enemy?
A Pakistani official is pictured during the arrival of the US Vice President JD Vance for US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on April 11, 2026. US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad on April 11 for talks with Iran that the Pakistani … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas: Do we know our enemy?
MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program launches new self-paced Field Crop Pest Management course
MSU introduces a new self-paced online Field Crop Pest Management course to help Michigan pesticide applicators earn RUP recertification credits or prepare for the Category 1A certification exam EAST LANSING, Michigan – Michigan State … [Read more...] about MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program launches new self-paced Field Crop Pest Management course