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Cal Thomas: Platner is not Democrats’ only problem
BLUE HILL, MAINE – JUNE 9: Former Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at his Primary Election event on June 9, 2026 in Blue Hill, Maine. Platner was the presumptive Democratic nominee hoping to face incumbent Sen. Collins (R-ME) for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat in the general election. (Photo by CJ Gunther/Getty Images) by […]
Cal Thomas: Will this be the unhappy American birthday?
by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com In one month, the United States will observe its 250th birthday. It is shaping up more like a memorial service for a lost loved one than a party to celebrate something special. Rather than anticipating a happy occasion, America at 250 is increasingly characterized by anger, name- calling and scandals. Performers […]
Farm and Food File: Big Bacon’s Farm Bill
Big Bacon’s Farm Bill carve-out needs to be carved out by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Farm Bills are often loaded with “special interest” lard that favors, say, crop insurance companies, international grain merchandisers, meatpackers, and other farm and food players looking for an unearned edge in the marketplace. Few special ag interests today slide on […]
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: The System Is NOT “Rigged”
The System Is NOT “Rigged”… Say Those Who Rigged It by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Millions of us are mad as hell at the moneyed establishment for constantly rigging the system against America’s workaday majority. Those riggers could save face by making some basic reforms, but instead, they’re getting mad at us for saying the […]
Bits & Pieces: Tidbits
by Paula Johnson Keeping up with slang isn’t always easy. In fact, sometimes it’s downright crude. On the flip side, slang can also be fun, energizing – even brain sharpening. Slang can also be like a foreign language in that when one hears an old word that has become a recent slang – taking on […]
News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of June 8, 2026
As part of our grant from Molina Healthcare, the Marcellus Township Library has purchased Stay Sharp Kits that are available for check out with your library card. Each kit is designed to support short-term memory, mental speed, and overall cognition. The kits are based around themes like birds, travel, pets, and more and each […]
Contemplation Corner: Listening is an art . . .
“But listening is an art that must be developed, not a technique that can be applied as a monkey wrench to nuts and bolts. It needs the full and real presence of people to each other. It is indeed one of the highest forms of hospitality.” -Henri Nouwen (Reaching Out: The Three Movements of the […]
‘Chickening’ at Elementary School
The deal was if the elementary met its goal for the annual Wildcat Walk, someone was going to get ‘chickened.’ Apparently, that was enough incentive as Principal Sarah Bischoff, “Mrs. B,” and 5th grade teacher Henry Essex, “Mr. E,” pose for the before picture. ###
Awesome year for Volinia Outcomes School
by Douglas Mahar, Principal What an awesome end to an awesome year! Volinia Outcomes School said farewell to fourteen seniors, most of whom have spent nearly their entire four-year high school career with us. The day was filled with pride, gratitude, and more than a few tears. Every one of these students worked […]
SMC announces spring honors lists
Southwestern Michigan College named 55 students to the President’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. Students honored on the President’s List must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale while carrying a full study load of at least 12 credits. The 162 students making the Dean’s List achieved at […]
Band Notes – Summer 2026 Drumline Rehearsal Schedule
While these practices are not mandatory, they are highly beneficial so that you are prepared for fall. You are in charge of A LOT of music and the more we know (especially the cadence), the easier band camp will be for each of you. So, please be here. Wednesdays 10am – 12noon, June 10, 17, […]
