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by John Mooy As you head south out of Marcellus and just before you get to the VFW building you can look off to the left or east side of the road and see what now remains of what we in Marcellus recall as a large pond, almost a small lake. While it is now […]

by Paula Johnson Halloween is nearly upon us, but you might not find decorations for this holiday except in the clearance aisle because merchandizing is already swamping the stores for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Maybe some of these pieces of trivia will help take you away to a pleasant place outside the hectic months ahead. Questions:1. […]

by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)–that toy poodle of a government watchdog overseeing the world’s largest agricultural and financial futures contracts–is being courted by the cryptocurrency industry as its regulator of choice over the more effective, better funded Securities Exchange Commission (SEC).    The reason is plain: The CFTC is the U.S. […]

by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com As schoolkids learn in civics class, our government is made up of three separate branches. Your church is not one of them.    Unless you live in Oklahoma.    There, a fanatical Christian Nationalist named Ryan Walters is the appointed superintendent of schools. But he’s confused on the concept of “instruction,” viewing […]

From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Some musical instruments manufacturers are beginning to adopt eco-friendly practices to minimize their environmental footprints. Dear EarthTalk:  How are musical instrument makers greening their operations? – P.K., via email The growing awareness of sustainability is influencing various industries, including those making musical instruments. Many are increasingly adopting […]