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Cal Thomas: When the Pope isn’t right
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives at San Damaso courtyard in The Vatican prior a private audience with Pope Leo XIV on May 7, 2026. (Photo by Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP via Getty Images) by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com It must be the highlight for any Roman Catholic to meet the head of his church. […]
Bits & Pieces: May 2026 Trivia
by Paula Johnson How about a bit of fun trivia and “bits and pieces” of folly? Questions 1. What poem means “nonsense?” 2.What other handy ingredient can you use as a substitute for eggs when making a boxed cake? 3.Which US naval ship is authorized to fly the Jolly Roger flag? 4.What American food treat […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Levity
by John Mooy If you did not grow up with the technology we are experiencing today, you may well have a touch of frustration sprinkled throughout your days. As for high tech in my formative years, our typing class moved on from what we considered the regular typewriter to the electric version. […]
News from Marcellus TWP the week of May 11, 2026
Did you know that the Marcellus Township Library has yearbooks from Marcellus High School? Stop by, ask for the year you’d like to see, and find a cozy spot to spend some time reliving memories or looking up relatives. When you find the pages of interest, bring them to the front desk and we can […]
Contemplation Corner: The comfortable need the oppressed. . .
Pastor Donnie Brooks, at left, with wife Jessica Brooks and Dawn Riggs-Melville at the UMC Women’s Tea, Saturday, May 9. – News Photo The comfortable need the oppressed more than the oppressed need the comfortable. If the comfortable experience their life as scarcity, it’s most likely because they’ve closed their eyes to the gifts […]
WNN’s Woodhouse Report honors senior crew members
In the May 11, 2026, edition of The Woodhouse Report, host Brock Woodhouse features a special segment honoring senior WNN crew members Aiden Cadwell, Charlotte Cropsey, Keira Sharp, Memory Sylvester, and Haillee Werer. The show also includes Part III of the MHS Class of 2026 Roll Call. Catch the show on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/Woodhouse-Report-May-11-2026 or […]
Guest opinion: House passes Farm, Food, and National Security Act
by Kalee Olson, senior policy managerCenter for Rural Affairs On April 30, the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, moving the nation and rural communities one step closer to a new farm bill. The bill was passed by a vote of 224-200. Fourteen Democrats joined Republicans in […]
DTMB begins search for the 2026 Michigan Christmas tree
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) is officially kicking off the search for the tree to grace the Capitol grounds for the 2026 holiday season. DTMB is tasked with the search and harvest of the state Christmas tree and once again asks for the public’s assistance in finding the […]
MDARD Provides Safety and Sales Guidelines for Wild-Foraged Mushroom Season
Wild mushroom season brings culinary delights, but also food safety risks LANSING, Mich. – As the spring wild-foraged mushroom season gets underway, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding foragers, retailers and consumers that the Michigan Food Code requires all wild-foraged mushrooms to be inspected and found safe by a certified […]
