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Band Notes for the week of October 12, 2026
Tickets are $20 a piece and can be purchased by contacting Katy Essex or Heather Shenfeld or any high school band member. Proceeds will be put toward the purchase of a new marching band podium. Band Notes – October 12, 2026Coming Up:Friday, October 16: Students auditioning for Honor Band need to have their auditions […]
Earth Talk: The unwinding of federal air pollution safeguards
Trump is moving fast to unwind federal air-pollution and climate safeguards, with many changes to take effect before Trump leaves office in January 2029. EarthTalk®From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that Trump is working actively to cut back clean air protections that have been in place since […]
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: The People are Fighting the Data Centers . . .
The People Are Fighting Data Centers, But the Government is Fighting the People by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com To cope with the eminent danger posed by today’s arrogant, profiteering AI billionaires – Donald Trump says that the only thing America needs is a “STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT!” Well, yes – let’s try to […]
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 […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Batesville Mouse Race
by John Mooy Since 1987 there has been a gathering of people who have turned their attention to a mouse race. That’s right, a mouse race. The not so well-known event takes place in Batesville, Indiana, located in the southern part of the state. I happen to be fortunate enough to bring this thrilling […]
Bits & Pieces: Amazing Geothermal
by Paula Johnson What got me started down the latest rabbit hole was a question in my inbox: “How do most Icelanders heat their homes?” As a social science teacher who taught her students HOW to take a multiple-choice test, I applied the lesson to myself. First, eliminate those choices you know to be […]
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library for the week of September 21, 2026
Yoga at the Library starts up again on Tuesday, September 29 and runs through December 15. Sessions take place in the Children’s section, Tuesdays at 5:45PM. Attendees must be 18+ years old, unless pre-approved by the instructor. Bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. $5 per session, payable to Dave Sivley. No sessions on […]
Contemplation Corner: Jesus says, ‘Take up your cross.’
“Jesus says, ‘Take up your cross.’ He didn’t say, ‘Make up your cross,’ ‘Create your cross,’ or ‘Go after your cross.’ He said, ‘Take up your cross,’ and this means to have the courage to see your pain….Acknowledge it. Say, ‘This is where I feel pain. It is my life and my life also means […]
Turbo Talks Sports – Justin Verlander to Make Final Start
I have to admit, this one hits kinda hard. It is one of those times in my life where it hits me in the face that I am indeed old. Players that I saw come up, make their professional sports debut and is now riding off into the sunset. But should Verlander be celebrated like […]
Harvest Fest Trunk-n-Treat at T.K. Lawless October 17, 2026
Breathe deeply, and you can almost imagine the cool, crisp autumn days that are soon to be upon us; what better way to enjoy those vibrant colors of nature than spending an afternoon with us at Dr. Lawless International Dark Sky Park during our Harvest Fest/Trunk-n-Treat celebration! Bring your family and meet your friends to […]
