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Jim Hightower: Let’s Increase Social Security, Not Cut It!
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Here they come again: Billionaires, wailing that Congress must – MUST! – act immediately to slash the monthly Social Security checks that middle-class and poor retirees count on. Plutocratic elites and their anti-government ideologues periodically erupt in outrage that elderly Americans who’ve earned retirement benefits are depleting the Social Security […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting, May 26, 2026
President Irwin called the scheduled regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00p.m. on May 26, 2026, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Webb, Haley M., Haley G. and Watts. AgendaMotion by Watts, supported by Markle, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. MinutesMotion […]
Marcellus Lions Club Meeting Minutes – May 21, 2026
Marcellus Lions ClubThursday, May 21, 2026, at 6pmPatch & Remington Present: President Estela Beaugrand, Vice President Marie Breseman, Secretary Sarah Engstrom, Allen and Pat Butchbaker, George Gearhart, Sherry, Aidan and Shannon Durden, Tony Ruacho, Jimmy Shannon Guest: Alice Kring District Governor Elect, Marshall Johnson Absent: Treasurer Joel Bartram, Stephanie Bender-Breseman, Bart Poulsen, Mike Durden 1. […]
Porter TWP Meeting Minutes – May 13, 2026
Budget Workshop May 13, 2026 Supervisor Oxley called the Budget Workshop to order at 6:30 p.m. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker. Motion by Bitely with support by Packer to adjourn the Budget Workshop at 6:50 pm. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed. Regular Meeting […]
It might be, it could be, it is! A 2026 Regional Championship for Wildcats!
The thrill of victory . . . MHS Varsity baseball is flying high as the team has won the honor of advancing to the state semifinals at MSU, Friday, June 12. The ‘Cats’ defeat of Hackett, 9-6, in the quarterfinals, punched their ticket to McClane Stadium to take on the Painsedale Jeffers Jets. – Photo […]
Spring 2026 sports athletes recognized
Middle and high school athletes in track, soccer, baseball, golf and softball honored during annual Spring Sports Recognition Night, June 2 Varsity BaseballRecord: Overall 16-11 (as of June 2), Conference: 12-4 tied 2nd place1st Team All Conference: Captain Cale Hackenberg, Seth Barrera Flores, Eli Torres 2nd Team All Conference: Zade TyszkaHonorable Mention All Conference: Gage […]
Cass County Land Bank nearing completion on new apartments
CASS COUNTY, Mich. — As hundreds of people visited downtown Cassopolis for the Village’s Beach Bash celebration, many caught a glimpse of just one of the Cass County Land Bank Authority’s recent redevelopment projects nearing completion at 117 S. Broadway St. Once complete, the building will provide seven new housing units in downtown Cassopolis, […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: No Phone, No Ticket – No Fun!
by John Mooy I think I’m finally going to have to admit that I’m a bit out of touch. Some of you have probably thought that for a while now. I have really had no need for a cell phone up until the FINAL OUT yesterday. That may sound strange, but it is in […]
Turbo Talks Sports: Skubal On the Move???
When Tigers fans read that title, I can hear the frustration in their voices as they curse my name. Full disclosure, it’s not my fault. I promise. LOL! But let’s take a deep dive into this situation and see if there is any way on earth Skubal remains in Detroit at least for the remainder […]
Earth Talk: Misinformation and climate change
We can all get better at detecting misinformation about climate change. Dear EarthTalk: How can I spot social media misinformation regarding climate change and what can I do to combat it? —Maurice Maloney, Providence, RI Climate misinformation is a term that refers to false or deceiving claims about climate change, sustainability, or climate solutions. Disinformation spreads rapidly […]
