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Cal Thomas: Mother’s milk gone sour
by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com “Money is the mother’s milk of politics,” said Jesse M. Unruh, who in the ’60s was a powerful Democratic politician and speaker of the California State Assembly. It is a disgrace, if much is disgraceful these days, that we spend so much on getting people elected to Congress, who do little or […]
MSU Forestry Innovation Center explores maple sap through a One Health lens
Researchers across forestry, health sciences and microbiology are exploring new uses for maple sap beyond the syrup bottle, including as a hydration beverage for cancer survivors. ESCANABA, Mich. — A forester, psychologist and microbiologist meet with each other in the woods of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. … No, this isn’t the start of a sappy joke. However, […]
DIFS & MDHHS Remind Michiganders: Health Insurance for No Cost Childhood Vaccines Will Continue Following CDC Schedule Changes
(LANSING, MICH) — The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are advising Michiganders that, despite the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announcing an updated childhood vaccine schedule, most health insurance plans will continue to cover childhood vaccines without cost-sharing. “Health insurance […]
Kalamazoo County Expo Center – February 2026 Events
Calendar of Events for the Kalamazoo County Expo Center & FairgroundCALL 269.383.8778 www.kalamazooexpocenter.com February 2026 Event Schedule 02/04-02/26 VFW 6252 Auxiliary BingoPlay Bingo on the following Wednesday & Thursday nights in February: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26. Doors open at 4:30pm. Game begins at 6:00pm.For more information join the Facebook group to stay updated! https://www.facebook.com/groups/866168380492503 Must be 18yrs old to play. Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:00pm-10:00pm Room A 02/06-02/07 62nd Annual KAARC Winter Auto Swap MeetWest Michigan’s largest and oldest auto swap meet with over 200 vendors featuring auto, & truck parts, accessories, memorabilia and collectibles. This ain’t no flea market! Admission: Adults $10 per day, children 17 and under […]
Newberg Township General Meeting – January 12, 2026
The Newberg Township Board met at the Newberg Township Fire Department in regular session on January 12, 2026. Supervisor Covey led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Clerk Duff called roll: Present: Blackburn, Covey, Harvey, Griffiths Absent: Duff Additions/Deletions to AgendaOld hall maintenance. Approval of the AgendaMotion made […]
Porter Township-Van Buren County – December 2025
Meeting Minutes Snowplow Bid Special MeetingDecember 10, 2025 Supervisor Oxley called the special meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Moraitis and two guests. Motion Packer support by Bitely to adjourn the special meeting at 7:00 pm. Voice vote – all yes. […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings, Regular Meeting, December 16, 2025
President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on December 16, 2025, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Irwin, Haley M., Haley G. and Watts. Trustee Webb was absent. AgendaMotion by Irwin, supported by Engstrom, to approve the agenda with the following addition:– Under […]
Cass County Board of Commissioners appoints Chair, Vice Chair
The Cass County Board of Commissioners voted to keep Jeremiah Jones, left, as Chair of the Board, and James Lawrence as Vice Chair for another year. The two will hold their positions for the 2026 calendar year. CASS COUNTY, Mich. — The Cass County Board of Commissioners have unanimously selected Jeremiah Jones to continue serving […]
The Artful Table: Patch & Remington to Host Immersive Pre-Valentine’s Brunch Featuring Nationally Exhibited Artist and Kalamazoo Chefs
Brunch is about more than eating — it’s about being together in a beautiful, intentional space. Marcellus, MI — Patch & Remington will host a one-of-a-kind pre-Valentine’s Day brunch experience on Sunday, February 8, blending contemporary visual art, elevated food, and handcrafted cocktails into a single immersive event. The ticketed brunch, part of The Artful […]
Hudson Memorial Building Receives Grant Distribution
At the January 13, 2026, meeting of the Hudson Memorial Building, Chairman Carmi Essex announced that the Board had received $7,408.09 from the Michigan Gateway Foundation. The annual distribution comes from the Albert and Deana Lillie Trust, which began in November 2018. The Hudson Building, 179 N. Jones St., Marcellus has been a community […]
