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Guest opinion: Bring together your neighbors during Welcoming Week
by Carlos BarcenasCenter for Rural Affairs consultant The internet and expanded access to technology has made our small communities part of a global landscape. Exploring the world is easy from the comfort of our living rooms. However, your next cultural experience may be right outside your front door. Walk around your community, and […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings, Regular Meeting, May 27, 2025
President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on May 27, 2025, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Webb, Irwin, Haley M., Haley G. and Watts. AgendaMotion by Engstrom, supported by Watts, to approve the agenda with the following additions: • Add No. 12. […]
Newberg Township General Meeting – June 9, 2025
The Newberg Township Board met at the Newberg Township Fire Department in regular session on June 9, 2025, at 7pm. Supervisor Covey led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Clerk Duff called roll:Present: Duff, Harvey, Covey, Blackburn and Griffiths Absent:Additions/Deletions to AgendaNo changes to agenda requested. Approval of […]
Porter Township Van Buren County Minutes – May 14, 2025
Budget Workshop – May 14, 2025Supervisor Oxley called the budget workshop to order at 6:15 pm. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Motion by Bitely with support by Nesbitt to adjourn the budget workshop at 6:47 pm. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed. Regular Meeting – May 14, 2025Supervisor Oxley called […]
Asian Longhorned Ticks Discovered in Berrien County
This is the first detection of Asian longhorned ticks in Michigan LANSING, Mich. – Today, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reporting the first detection of the Asian longhorned tick (ALHT) in the state. Two ALHT nymphs were found through routine tick surveillance efforts, which were being conducted at Grand Mere State Park […]
Call for nominations for 2026 Dairy Farm of the Year Award
East Lansing, MI — The Michigan State University Department of Animal Science is now seeking nominations for the 2026 Dairy Farm of the Year Award. Since 1958, the Dairy Farm of the Year Award has celebrated a farmer, farm partners or family who exemplify outstanding achievement in dairy farming and demonstrate leadership within the industry […]
MSU-led research team receives $500K grant to combat herbicide-resistant weeds in soybeans
EAST LANSING, Mich. — A national research team led by Michigan State University has received a $500,000 grant from the United Soybean Board to develop new diagnostic tools for herbicide-resistant weeds in soybeans. The award currently covers one year but can be extended for up to three years. Eric Patterson, an assistant professor and weed geneticist […]
Gov. Whitmer Leads Delegation toAustralia toStrengthenBusinessTiesandDefense Manufacturing, Tout Michigan’s Leadership in Industry Sectors
The governor plans to meet with companies in Michigan’s growth industries, including mobility, defense, clean energy, healthcare and MedTech, and cybersecurity LANSING, Mich. – On June 16, Governor Gretchen Whitmer kicked off a week-long investment mission to Australia to strengthen business ties with Australian companies and build opportunities in Michigan’s growth industries, from mobility and defense to clean […]
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High School Students place in statewide contest promoting safe teen driving
Brandywine one of three schools recognized H. H. Dow High School students in Midland County earned first place in a statewide competition campaigning for the Strive for a Safer Drive (S4SD) program. The first-place selection recognizes the creative efforts of Dow High School’s leadership students in educating their peers and community members on vulnerable […]
MHS FFA receives generous donation for new barn
The MHS FFA received a generous donation of $1,000.00 from the Superhero Robbie Oxley Foundation during a ribbon cutting ceremony, Tuesday, June 3, of the school’s new ag barn. Making the donation is Nancie Oxley Price, sixth from right, to FFA Advisor Abby Asmus, Superintendent Nanette Pauley and FFA members. On Tuesday, June 3, MHS […]
