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Porter Township, Van Buren County, Meeting Minutes – June 10, 2026
Budget Public Hearing June 10, 2026Supervisor Oxley called the Budget Public Hearing to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker and four guests. Supervisor Oxley closed the Budget Public Hearing at 6:15 pm. Fire Special Assessment District Public Hearing June 10, 2026Supervisor Oxley […]
Van Buren County Museum Calendar
Photo: swmichigan.org Van Buren County Museum – 8471 Red Arrow Highway, Hartford The Van Buren County Historical Museum looks forward to several special events this summer in addition to their regular Noon to 5 PM hours on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. See their Facebook page for updates. This summer’s events include: July 12, 2026: […]
Guest Opinion: Working in a farm successor as part of a retirement plan
by Wyatt FraasAssociate Director of Farm and Community, Center for Rural Affairs Are you one of the many farmers without an identified farm successor? Purdue University says that’s around 75%, and about half expect nonfamily members to take over. A gradual shift of responsibilities and ownership, plus an extended mentoring period, can help ensure […]
News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of May 25, 2026
The Marcellus Library will be hosting a summer reading bingo challenge. This year’s theme is “Plant a Seed, Read. Complete 5 challenges in a row to get a bingo. Return your sheet to the front desk by August 31st to get a prize. The bingo card is geared toward kids, but open to all ages! […]
Contemplation Corner: “Our society seems to be increasingly full of fearful, defensive, aggressive people. . .”
“Our society seems to be increasingly full of fearful, defensive, aggressive people anxiously clinging to their property and inclined to look at their surrounding world with suspicion, always expecting an enemy to suddenly appear, intrude and do harm. But still—that is our vocation: to convert the hostis into a hospes, the enemy into a guest […]
Earth Talk: Pesticides and human health
Our profligate use of pesticides is taking a toll on human health across the United States and beyond. Credit: Pexels.com. EarthTalk®From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What does the science say about how common pesticides affect human health? — Jay Jackson, New York, NY Pesticides are used to control the […]
New 1,100-foot accessible boardwalk opens at Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Bryan Wilkinson, co-chairman of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Accessibility Advisory Council, cuts the ribbon officially opening the new accessible boardwalk at the Upper Tahquamenon Falls in Luce County. by Heather Johnson DurocherWriter, Michigan Department of Natural Resources For some visitors to Tahquamenon Falls State Park, the main attraction at Michigan’s second-largest state […]
DTMB releases summer 2026 job market forecast for Michigan teens (ages 16–19)
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget has released its summer (June–August) teen employment forecast for 2026. Summer is an important time of the year for teen workers. Some of them are trying to find good jobs after high school graduation, and many others are seeking temporary work to earn money or […]
MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension announce 2026 field days across Michigan
Statewide events will showcase MSU research EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University (MSU) AgBioResearch and MSU Extension are excited to announce a full slate of field days and events taking place across Michigan in 2026. These events will be hosted at, or supported by, MSU’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Research and Extension Centers. Presented in partnership with many of […]
Six species added to Michigan’s invasive plant lists following MI Commission of Ag & Rural Development vote
LANSING, Mich. – On May 20, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development approved the addition of six species to Michigan’s invasive plant lists under Part 413 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA). The Commission’s decision was informed by public comments and a rigorous, scientific review process led by the Michigan Department […]
MDHHS recommends Michigan residents and visitors avoid foam on surface water
LANSING, Mich. – With summer approaching, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reminds residents and visitors to avoid foam on Michigan lakes, rivers, streams and other surface waters. Foam can form on any body of water. It can be white, off-white or brown, and may have an earthy or fishy scent. It tends to pile up in bays, eddies, dams or other river barriers. Foam can contain harmful chemicals or bacteria, including high levels of per- and […]
