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Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Data centers
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com The President Goes Bull-Goose Crazy In Support of AI At a time when communities across America are literally under siege by secretive data center powers intent on seizing our land, water, electric grid, and even our local democracy – that’s when you’re grateful to have a president who’ll stand with you, […]
MSU researchers to explore viability of agriculture, solar power generation together in Michigan
Harvesting alfalfa in an agrivoltaics system. Photo credit: Between the Rows, Savion LLC. EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University researchers and MSU Extension educators are evaluating the potential of agrivoltaics — which combines agricultural operations with solar energy production — in Michigan. Agrivoltaics systems place solar panels directly in the field, either arranged several […]
Three Rivers one of nine cities to receive funding in support of economic growth
Rogers City, Grand Haven, Lapeer, Old Town – Lansing, Coldwater, Three Rivers, Saline, Blissfield, and North End – Detroit were awarded a total of $130,250 in Main Street Vibrancy Grant funds LANSING, Mich: Nine communities around Michigan have been awarded a total of $130,250 in grants to support downtown enhancement and improvement projects as part […]
750 New Jobs Coming to Michigan & Nearly $18 Million Investment Across Two Companies
LANSING, Mich. –The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) has approved support for two separate projects that will create up to 750 new jobs combined and yield nearly $18 million in private investment in the City of Portage and Ann Arbor Township. “In every corner of our state, people and businesses are choosing Michigan to grow […]
Ariana Dampier joins SMC’s athletic department as Head Coach
Southwestern Michigan College has announced that Ariana Dampier will join the athletic department as Head Coach, Women’s Basketball. SMC’s new fulltime head coach earned an associate degree in psychology in 2017 from Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, Ill. In 2020, she completed a bachelor’s in psychology from Governors State University in University Park. […]
2025-26 MHSAA Officials Registration Underway
The Michigan High School Athletic Association is accepting registrations online for game officials for the 2025-26 school year. The MHSAA registered 8,891 officials for the 2024-25 school year, another of a recent series of increases as registrations continue to trend back to pre-COVID totals. All officials who register may sign up for up […]
Township residents may soon benefit from CHILL grant funds
Residents of Marcellus Township may soon be eligible for home improvement assistance through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s (MSHDA) CDBG Housing Improving Local Livability Program more commonly known as CHILL. A number of Village of Marcellus residents are already familiar with the program that provides grant funds for rehabilitation projects on existing homes. […]
MHS Wildcat Marching Band Apparel on sale now!
Support your favorite high school marching band by getting your official MHS Wildcat Marching Band apparel at tinyurl.com/MHS-Band-Apparel . T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, jackets, joggers, sweatpants. . . in orange or black, unisex, ladies, and youth sizes. All sales will benefit the band’s trip to Disney, November 24 – 30. The band is doing […]
Record 2.6 Million Michiganders Expected to Travel for July 4th Week
Independence Day travel rises nearly 3% from last year, setting new records for road trips and flights DEARBORN, Mich., (June 20, 2025) — AAA projects 72.2 million Americans will travel domestically during the Independence Day holiday period (Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6). This represents an increase of 1.7 million travelers (2.4%) over last year and 7 million more than in […]
Marcellus United Methodist Church offers “Sabbath on the Sabbath”
Pastor Donnie Brooks is announcing “Sabbath on the Sabbath,” a weekly event at 10:00am for four consecutive Saturdays from July 12 through Saturday, August 2, at the Marcellus United Methodist Church, 197 W. Main. The event is open to all who are looking for a “quiet, serene, beautiful sanctuary to spend time with God.” […]
