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Cass County deputies recognized for life-saving measures
At their regularly scheduled meeting October 1, Cass County Board of Commissioners and Sheriff Clint Roach recognized two deputies for life-saving measures. Pictured from left are Sheriff Clint Roach, Deputy Sam Harris and Deputy Dane Wilson. CASS COUNTY, Mich. — Two Cass County deputies were recognized October 1 for going above and beyond to […]
Farm and Food File: Congress has much to do. . .
Congress has much to do and they won’t do much by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com I’m old enough to remember when Congress–like most Americans–worked during the summer. Sure, the pinstriped, air-conditioned gang took a few weeks off every August but they usually earned it by spending June and July piecing together Farm Bills and budgets […]
Jim Hightower: Let’s Increase Social Security, Not Cut It!
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Here they come again: Billionaires, wailing that Congress must – MUST! – act immediately to slash the monthly Social Security checks that middle-class and poor retirees count on. Plutocratic elites and their anti-government ideologues periodically erupt in outrage that elderly Americans who’ve earned retirement benefits are depleting the Social Security […]
Cal Thomas: Platner is not Democrats’ only problem
BLUE HILL, MAINE – JUNE 9: Former Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at his Primary Election event on June 9, 2026 in Blue Hill, Maine. Platner was the presumptive Democratic nominee hoping to face incumbent Sen. Collins (R-ME) for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat in the general election. (Photo by CJ Gunther/Getty Images) by […]
Bits & Pieces: July Trivia 2026
by Paula Johnson You never know about the weather in Michigan. So, whether you are beating the heat or celebrating some needed rain, have a try at these pieces of trivia. Questions1. What does reposeful mean? 2. Which world leader abolished beards, putting a tax on them? 3. What are mandibular tori and where are […]
Earth Talk: Roadless Rule
Conservationists fear Trump’s gutting of the roadless rule could lead to the end of American wilderness. EarthTalkFrom the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What is the “roadless rule” and what will happen to our forests if the Trump administration succeeds in repealing it? — Chas Church, Portland, OR The Roadless Area Conservation […]
Home Arts Club to meet July 22
The Marcellus Home Arts Club will meet Wednesday, July 22, 6 p.m., at the Wakelee Bible Church. The evenings program will be “All About Bees” by Charlotte Hubbard. Roll call for the evening will be to name a product that contains bee’s wax. ###
A faster and more convenient way to request a Social Security Number and card
by Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist If you need an original Social Security number (SSN) or a replacement card, you can now complete your request online, and if needed, schedule an appointment for faster service. How It WorksWhen you visit our Social Security number and card page at ssa.gov/number-card, we’ll ask you […]
