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Cass District Library – September 2026
September 2026 Program Schedule*DENOTES THAT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED MAKERSPACE OPEN HOURS – STARTING SEPTEMBEREDWARDSBURG BRANCH – MONDAY – THURSDAY: 2:00 – 4:00PMCome explore the Makerspace and everything it has to offer – from 3D printing, to sewing, to coding robots, and so much more! Library staff will be there to show off the equipment, answer […]
Earth Talk: Agrivoltaics
Agrivoltaics may just be the future of sustainable agriculture. EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What are agrivoltaics, and why are environmental advocates so bullish on it? — Pat Billings, Butte, MT Agriculture requires large amounts of resources, especially water and energy. Almost a third of global greenhouse gases […]
Farm and Food File: Screwworms
Screwworms eat flesh, screw-ups cost money by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Poor Joe Biden. Out of office for 17 months and he’s still the reason for every Trump Administration failure, large or small. Take the latest screw-up the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) now finds itself brisket-deep in: the recent discovery of multiple cases of […]
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Business That Delivers for the Common Good
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com I’ve always supported small business, including having my own little media operation that has long allowed me to run my mouth for a living. One of the greatest aspects of being small – as opposed to corporation, conglomerate, or chain – is that you’re the boss. I don’t mean bossy, autocratic, […]
Cal Thomas: Lessons from Graham Platner
ORONO, MAINE – MAY 24: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at a “Fighting Oligarchy” tour stop held by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine campus on May 24, 2026 in Orono, Maine. Platner is the presumptive Democratic nominee and will face incumbent […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Bummer
by John Mooy My evening was planned. At 8:30 Wednesday evening I was going to watch game four of the NBA Finals. The New York Knicks vs the San Antonio Spurs. The game was of particular interest because my wife was going to watch the game with me. I always enjoy the questions she asks […]
Bits & Pieces: June Trivia
by Paula Johnson Pour yourself a nice cool lemonade or iced tea, and don’t break a sweat trying to figure these out. Questions 1. What was known as Brown Gargle in the Wild West? 2. What was mercurochrome? 3. Are nightmares real? 4. What horse won a race with a dead jockey? 5. What is a […]
Social Security survivor benefits for children
by Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Losing a parent is one of the most difficult experiences a child can face. Along with the emotional challenges, families often must navigate new financial realities. Many Americans don’t realize that the Social Security Administration (SSA) can help support children who have lost a parent by […]
MDHHS urges use of data dashboards to help as part of Gun Violence Awareness Month
Residents reminded about free gun lock availability, locater map LANSING, Mich. – As part of Gun Violence Awareness Month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging the use of its interactive injury and violence data dashboards to help support strategies to address community violence. The dashboards provide communities and policymakers with key insights to address injury and violence trends with effective, evidence-based prevention interventions. Injuries are a leading […]
Beckwith Theatre invites public to ‘1776’ musical
Dowagiac, Mich. – The Beckwith Theatre Company Presents 1776 book by Peter Stone, Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards, Based on a concept by Sherman Edwards. The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits. 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history as […]
