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Another severe winter hampers U.P. deer herd
An antlerless deer is shown in springtime in the Upper Peninsula after a hard winter. DNR uses specialized technology to monitor snow depth By ANDY HENIONCommunications representative, Wildlife DivisionMichigan Department of Natural Resources This past winter, with its heavy snowfall, marks the third severe winter in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in the past five years and could […]
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Before there was a USA – before our Constitution was adopted, and even before our 1776 Declaration of Independence – one of America’s best democratic institutions was already delivering for the people: The Post Office. But it’s important to realize that, for 250 years, this invaluable public service has delivered more than […]
Chikaming Open Lands and Nature Therapy of Michiana to Offer Transformative Forest Bathing Experiences
SW Michigan – Southwest Michigan land conservancy Chikaming Open Lands (COL) has announced a new partnership with Forest Bathing Michigan | Nature Therapy of Michiana to offer a series of immersive forest bathing experiences throughout 2024. Forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, is a therapeutic practice that involves immersing oneself in the healing power of […]
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Why is protecting the greater sage grouse such a hot button issue across the American West? — P.L., Salt Lake City, UT The greater sage grouse, best known for its unusual mating dance and bulky, turkey-like appearance, has long been an emblem of the American West. […]
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Elections have consequences. And the stakes in the upcoming general election couldn’t be higher. Voters need to ask themselves what kind of government they want. Do we want a congressman representing us who advocates for no humanitarian aid for Gaza and who suggests that “we should get it over quick”? “Just like Nagasaki and […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
Marcellus Elementary will host Kindergarten Round Up on April 18, from 5:30-7:00p.m. Those parents and guardians who have a child that will be age 5 by September 1, 2024, are invited to attend. The event is open for Marcellus residents as well as school of choice applicants. Parents who attend the event can expect […]
Band Notes for the Week of April 8 2024
Coming Up:April 10 – Band Booster Meeting, 6pm High School Band Room April 20 – Middle School Solo and Ensemble at SMC April 26 – Thornapple Jazz Festival in Hastings May 4 – Party Like it’s 1974 at Patch and Remington, 7pm-10pm. May 6 – 2nd Trip Payment for the 2025 band trip is due […]
Hey, Boomers! Get Ready to Party Like It’s 1974!
Here they are or were . . . the MHS Class of 1974. Where did the time go? Where did our waists go? Where did our hair go? by Kay Schten McAdam, MHS Class of ‘74 Not sure about all the remaining members of the MHS Class of ’74, but I have all my […]
