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Bits & Pieces: Home space layouts
by Paula Johnson Carmi and I had a conversation recently about watching home remodeling shows, and the first suggestion that is often given is to remove walls. That is usually followed with the idea of painting everything white. Although this is considered a decorating ploy, I find little decoration in this move. Our […]
Team RickWorld Reads of the Week
It looks like the proverbial gauntlet has been thrown in the Marcellus Library’s Read Through the Decades Challenge. According to Team RickWorld member Justin Ware, the kids’ team, The Book Worms, are “kicking our butts.” Nonetheless, Team RickWorld is determined to finish somewhere near the top by the time the challenge ends on December […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
by Nanette Pauley, Superintendent As announced in February, I will retire on June 30. It has been my honor and privilege to lead the amazing Marcellus Community Schools for the majority of my career. After thirty-five incredible years serving in various roles within this district, the time has come for me to focus on […]
Turbo Talks Sports: What is wrong with the WNBA???
Right off the jump I am going to say this isn’t going to be my normal article. I will try and back everything up with as many stats as I can but the majority of this is going to be strictly opinion. Disclaimer – I am not a WNBA expert and don’t claim to […]
Ten Michigan 4-H volunteers honored for 50 years of service in 2025 by MSU Extension
East Lansing, Michigan – For the fifth year, Michigan State University Extension is celebrating ten outstanding volunteers who have given a half-century of service to Michigan 4-H. These individuals have pledged their heads, hearts, hands and service to improving the lives of youth and their communities through Michigan 4-H for the past 50 years. […]
SMC Trustees to Proceed with Presidential Search
At its regular meeting on May 14, Southwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the creation of an ad hoc search committee to hire a permanent president. Chairman Tom Jerdon proposed the five-member panel consisting of himself, Vice Chairman Tracy Hertsel and Trustee Dr. Elaine Foster, plus former faculty association president Professor Jeff […]
Midwest Walleye Challenge: Fish, win prizes and help the walleye fishery
Ever wish you could get paid to fish? Well, don’t quit your day job, but do get out on the water this summer for the Midwest Walleye Challenge — you’ll have the chance to win cash prizes and provide useful information to fisheries biologists. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is partnering with MyCatch […]
USDA to Open General and Continuous Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment for 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced several Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) enrollment opportunities for agricultural producers and landowners. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting offers for both the General and Continuous CRP beginning today through June 6, 2025. CRP, USDA’s flagship conservation program, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. For […]
MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension announce 2025 field days
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University AgBioResearch and MSU Extension, in partnership with many of Michigan’s agricultural commodity organizations, will host several field days across Michigan in 2025 from May through September. Faculty and staff supported by MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension will present research findings, provide resources and offer strategies to farmers, […]
MDARD Advises Consumers and Michigan Food Industry of Potentially Harmful, Unapproved Ingredients in Some Food Products
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) reminds consumers to check product labels for unapproved ingredients amid a rise in the availability of foods and dietary supplements containing potentially harmful psychotropic or psychoactive substances. “Psychoactive or psychotropic substances, when added to foods or dietary supplements and consumed, can […]
Michigan wins multi-million dollar federal investment to revitalize contaminated sites and drive economic growth
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced a significant federal investment of $6.7 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assess, clean up, and revitalize contaminated sites across the state. This funding will empower Michigan communities, including Cassopolis and Dowagiac, to transform blighted properties into valuable assets, fostering economic […]
