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A faster and more convenient way to request a Social Security Number and card
by Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist If you need an original Social Security number (SSN) or a replacement card, you can now complete your request online, and if needed, schedule an appointment for faster service. How It WorksWhen you visit our Social Security number and card page at ssa.gov/number-card, we’ll ask you […]
The Marcellus News on the road. . .
When you invite The News to be a guest speaker, you get your picture in the paper. The News visited the CTE Business Marketing class at Ross Beatty High School, Cassopolis, May 21, to offer some insight into the world of publicity. The students’ assignment is to have their company collaborate with a current […]
Band Notes for the week of May 25, 2026
The Marcellus Wildcat Marching Band performed three selections during the Memorial Day ceremony, May 25. Left to right are Hannah Sharp, Elin Essex, Akoyi Goodlow, Makayla McWilliams, Allyson Wright, Tana Jordan, Sydney Crabtree, Emma Wright, Angelica Reyes, and Ellie Etter. – News Photo Coming UpMay 31: Graduation, 3pm. 8th Grade and High School […]
Cal Thomas: A lesson in economics for AOC
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 29: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks during a news conference on April 29, 2026 outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. House Democrats from the Progressive Caucus spoke on camera to roll out a new affordability strategy for Americans. (Photo by Tom Brenner/Getty Images) by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com I am not an […]
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: A.I. Billionaires to Grassroots People: Shut Up
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Other than the fact that they are such blood-sucking greedheads, why have today’s multibillionaires, high-tech barons of AI become so despised by so many grassroots Americans? By “so many,” I mean they’ve sparked a hell-raising mass revolt, originating in farm country, spreading through working-class suburbs, into community colleges, and other centers […]
Farm and Food File: Who is Palantir and why is USDA giving it $300 million?
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com On April 22, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) signed a $300 million “blanket purchase agreement” with Palantir Technologies Inc. to, as Palantir explained, “support the National Farm Security Plan” to “modernize how USDA delivers services to farmers.” The National Farm Security Program was rolled out last July by Secretary of […]
Bits & Pieces: Pineapple Cream Cheese Cake
by Paula Johnson We had company this past week. Anne and I met in grad school at WMU over 40 years ago, and have maintained our friendship through classes, marriages, children, jobs, moves in and out of states, and psychological emotions. We enjoy finding new places and foods. So, I wanted to try […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Small Towns
by John Mooy The other day, it was actually Tuesday, I was driving into Bangor from the south of town. My usual route is to pass through Bangor from the east or west. During this southerly entrance I went by one of those green rectangle signs with white trim around the edges. The sign celebrated […]
