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Earth Talk: India’s national water infrastructure
India’s national water infrastructure can’t meet residents’ needs so people are left to their own devices. EarthTalk®From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How is India making use of decentralized water technologies to cope with the country’s shrinking access to freshwater and what can we learn from them? — Name withheld India […]
Contemplation Corner: “We are more busy than bad. . .”
“We are more busy than bad, more distracted than non-spiritual, and more interested in the movie theater, the sports stadium, and the shopping mall and the fantasy life they produce in us than we are in the church. Pathological busyness, distraction, and restlessness are major blocks today within our spiritual lives.” -Ronald Rolheiser (The Holy […]
Band Notes for the week of September 14, 2026
Cassopolis Marching Exhibition On Saturday, September 19 the “Wildcat” band travels to Ross Beatty High School to perform in the Cassopolis Marching Exhibition. Marching band members need to report to the band room by 5:30pm that evening. We will be changing into uniforms BEFORE getting on the bus. Please eat something before you get to […]
How Michigan can live with black bears
Social acceptance is key to coexistence across state by Andy Henion Communications representativeWildlife Division, Michigan Department of Natural Resources One early morning in May, as the residents of Carleton slept, a black bear wandered through their yards in the dark, its hulking image picked up by a trail camera. Not a big deal for many Michigan […]
Fall turkey, small game hunting seasons kicked off September 15
September 15 marked the beginning of Michigan’s popular fall hunting seasons for turkey and some small game, including cottontail rabbit, ruffed grouse, squirrels and woodcock. An important reminder for turkey hunters: Starting this year, all harvested turkeys must be reported through the DNR’s website or mobile app. The successful harvest must be reported within 72 hours of the take […]
DNR hiring for accelerated Conservation Officer Training Academy
A conservation officer on a dirt bike patrols a trail intersection. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hiring conservation officer candidates for an accelerated training academy — one that starts this spring and could be the perfect opportunity for current and prospective law enforcement professionals eager to protect Michigan’s woods and water. The Conservation Officer […]
Home Arts Club to meet September 23
The Marcellus Home Arts Club will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, at the Marcellus United Methodist Church. The program will be Chair Yoga with Sheryle Sage. Roll call will be “What gave you joy last week?” Special note: Feel free to wear comfortable loose-fitting clothes. ###
Van Buren County Museum Hosting Yard Sale and Soup Supper
The Van Buren County Historical Museum’s Yard Sale and Soup Supper are coming up soon. Their Yard Sale on Saturday, September 26, 2026, will be held on the Museum’s front lawn at 58471 Red Arrow Highway next to the County Fairgrounds in Hartford Township. Hours are 10 am to 3 pm. Less than […]
