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Cal Thomas: Once again it will be about turnout
KERRVILLE, TEXAS – AUGUST 31: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico speaks during a campaign rally at the Cailloux Theater on August 31, 2026 in Kerrville, Texas. Talarico continues campaigning across the state in a close race with Republican candidate, state Attorney General Ken Paxton ahead of the November 3 general elections. (Photo by Brandon […]
Bits & Pieces: Learning
by Paula Johnson School is in session. For many of us, we recognize the many changes in school now compared to school when we started. Yet, school “back then” was even more advanced and different than earlier schools. Yes, and we should be grateful. What we had could never prepare the children of today […]
Farm and Food File: Half-baked USDA plan makes less sense even when ‘95 percent baked’
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com First, a little Trump-USDA history. After U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers “published and funded objective analyses of issues such as climate change, the efficiency of food assistance programs, and tax cuts that mostly benefited the richest farmers… Trump officials proposed deep cuts to USDA research agencies,” reported NPR in February 2021. […]
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Gerrymandering Means Your Local Representative Isn’t Local . . . And Isn’t Yours
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com In a 2006 documentary, I assailed Texas Republican lawmakers for ramming a brutish gerrymandering scheme into law, doing my report from a street sign in central Austin. That sign was the exact location the GOP had used as the pinpoint for slicing up the city’s one congressional district into four […]
Cal Thomas: Did Trump get rolled in Alaska?
by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com Promising severe consequences if Russian President Vladimir Putin didn’t agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine and then apparently reversing himself is what sends a signal of weakness, not only to Putin, but to the world. On Saturday, Trump posted this on Truth Social: “It was determined by all that the best […]
News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library – August 28, 2025
If you’re looking to live more deliberately, making choices to build the future you want, these new titles may guide the way: What Matters to You: How Your Values are the Key to Transforming Your Life and Work by Greta Bradman. Whether you want to make better decisions, improve your relationships or find more meaning […]
Contemplation Corner: If only it were all so simple!
If only it were all so simple! If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to destroy […]
EarthTalk® – From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine – August 28, 2025
Artificial turf is still controversial after decades in use all over the world. Credit: Pexels.com Dear EarthTalk: Can you set the record straight about whether artificial turf is actually bad for our health and/or the environment? — Beth R., Summitt, NJ Artificial turf fields have been rising in popularity as a […]
Newberg Township General Meeting – August 11, 2025
The Newberg Township Board met at the Newberg Township Fire Department in regular session on August 11, 2025. Supervisor Covey led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Clerk Duff called roll:Present: Duff, Blackburn, Covey, Griffiths and Harvey Absent: Additions/Deletions to AgendaClerk Duff request to add township audit to […]
Cass District Library September 2025 programs
REGISTRATION REQUIRED* T’AI CHI WITH ALYSE KNEPPLEMASON/UNION BRANCH MONDAYS: 11:00AMJoin Alyse Knepple at the Mason/Union Branch for T’ai Chi. T’ai Chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Alyse will offer a free introductory class, followed by four weekly classes which will cost $40.00. ARTISTIC ADVENTURERSMAIN BRANCH MONDAYS: 11:00AMYoung artists will engage in […]
Beckwith Theatre Company Announces Second Annual Local Playwright’s Festival – seeks volunteers
Eight 10-Minute Plays to be Selected for February 2026 Performances DOWAGIAC, MI – Beckwith Theatre Company (BTC) is now accepting submissions for its Second Annual Local Playwright’s Festival, featuring 10-minute plays from talented writers across southwest Michigan and northern Indiana. The festival will showcase eight selected works during performances scheduled for February 6-8, 2026. […]
