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Social Security to fully transition to electronic payments
by Hillary HatchSocial Security Public Affairs Specialist As of September 30, 2025, federal law and Executive Order 14247 require federal benefits to be paid electronically. To improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance security in federal payments, the Department of the Treasury is phasing out paper checks. Social Security plans to complete the transition to […]
Bits & Pieces: Bumper Stickers and Grammar
by Paula Johnson I read an article the other day about bumper stickers. Remember them? We don’t see much of them today, but there was a time that car bumpers almost needed to be replaced when a car was sold. I found it interesting that about a year ago a new company formed to exclusively […]
Collaborative UP moose study launched
Aerial surveys and research studies aim to uncover insights into moose population trends and challenges in the Upper Peninsula By Rachel LincolnWildlife outreach coordinatorMichigan Department of Natural Resources The 1,000-pound Michigan bull moose, standing 6 feet, 5 inches tall with 40-pound, paddle-like antlers, is the iconic symbol of the Upper Peninsula’s wildness. Despite their majestic […]
Farm and Food File – Trump trade strategy: Big sticks, big bets
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Sir Isaac Newton–he of “For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction” fame– was a polymath who excelled in math, physics, astronomy, alchemy, and theology. And now, if you squint, economics because as his Third Law of Motion suggests, when you push markets one way with tariffs–as the […]
Porter Township – Van Buren County, 88040 M-40, Lawton MI 49095 – Regular Meeting, January 8, 2025
Supervisor Oxley called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt and Smith. Also present – Attorney Moraitis and eight guests. Motion by Bitely with support by Nesbitt to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on December 11, 2024. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed. Motion by […]
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Let’s Fight this 5-Alarm Monopoly Fire
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Here’s something I had never given any thought to: The price of fire trucks. Plus, a worrisome fire truck shortage! Huh? What would cause any town or city to run short of this essential piece of its community infrastructure? Answer: old-fashioned greed, coming from a modern-day monopolistic construct called “private equity.” […]
Cal Thomas: Democrats do have a message
by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com It’s not true as has been reported that Democrats don’t have a “coherent message” and are wallowing in confusion. They DO have a message. Unfortunately for them, it’s the same one that caused the party to lose the White House, the Senate and the House in last November’s election. Democrats suffer from […]
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Vacation is a state of mind, so those watching their carbon footprint might consider just staying at or near home. Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: Is leisure travel so bad for the planet that we are all better off just staying home?— Jackie Smith, Boston, MA According […]
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Have you noticed bright orange spine labels on some books in our adult fiction collection? These make it easy to find large print books on our shelves! Check out these new large print titles: Black Woods, Blue Sky, by Eowyn Ivey, is an unforgettable dark fairy tale that asks the question: Can love save us […]
Contemplation Corner: “Lessons from Peter’s Calling – Guidance”
Pastor Stephen Pace When we try to serve the Lord in our own strength and wisdom, we will eventually fall short. No matter how much knowledge or experience we believe we have, the Lord is the best guide we can ever have. Through Peter’s calling to serve and minister with Jesus, […]
