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Welcome to The Farmstead! Jake’s expands into Dowagiac
Nick Seelye welcomes you to The Farmstead by Jake’s Country Meats, 57470 M-51, Dowagiac. The Farmstead expands Jake’s tradition of offering pasture raised meats and locally sourced goods. – News Photo Jake’s Country Meats held a soft-opening of The Farmstead in Dowagiac over the weekend. The new retail location at 57470, M-51, offers Jake’s […]
Christmas Sports Traditions
I think it goes without saying that you can’t have Thanksgiving without watching the NFL. We are blessed with three games, well, usually two because the Lions somehow always disappoint, but it is not uncommon to have a group huddled around the tv enjoying some NFL action. Christmas is usually dominated by the NBA. There […]
Bits & Pieces: Longevity
by Paula Johnson Opposed to Zsa Zsa Gabor and my Aunt Re, I am rather glad to be older. I’m proud to be this age and still have good health and mind. I am also glad to have lived through the times I was dealt. To me the best part of getting older is […]
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Why Air Travel Is So Expensive and Unpleasant In a song about outlaws, Woody Guthrie noted that, “Some’ll rob with a 6-gun/Some with a fountain pen.” Indeed, the big money thievery in our society today is being perpetrated by the Fountain Pen Gang of corporate monopolists, Wall Street financiers, and […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings, Regular Meeting, November 28, 2023
President Irwin called the joint meeting of the Marcellus Village Council and Village of Marcellus Planning Commission to order at 6:30 p.m. on November 28, 2023, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Welburn, Thomas, Haley and Webb. AgendaMotion by Welburn, supported by Markle, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: All. Nays: […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings, Regular Meeting, November 14, 2023
President Irwin called the meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 6:32 p.m. on, November 14, 2023, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Welburn, Thomas, Haley and Webb. Trustee Engstrom was absent. AgendaMotion by Markle, supported by Thomas, to approve the agenda with the following addition:• Add item number B. under […]
Porter Township, Van Buren County, Michigan
Regular Meeting: November 8, 2023 Supervisor Oxley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present – Meade, Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, and Packer. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker and eight guests. Motion by Packer with support by Bitely to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on October 11, 2023. Voice vote […]
Letters to the Editor
Editor:The dream of using our 1899 historic courthouse is finally coming true–hooray!! This iconic, beautiful building represents Cass County. Congratulations to our county Administration and our Board of Commissioners for bringing the project home. It’s been a long journey involving many administrations, BOCs, and tenacious residents. Ten million from the Biden administration made this possible, […]
Luke Slattery as Bobby Moch: The Boys in the Boat
Actor Luke Slattery portrays Bobby Moch in the upcoming The Boys in the Boat, the film adaptation of Daniel James Brown’s book of the same name published in 2013. George Clooney directs the film which opens Monday, December 25, 2023. Editor’s note: Many thanks to John Mooy and Luke Slattery for taking the time to […]
Marcellus 8th Graders Share Positivity
Josie Adams says, “You’re a Superstar!” A Marcellus Middle School Media Club Report Have you wondered where all the positive signs lining Marcellus’ Main Street came from? The answer: The Marcellus Middle School Eighth Graders! Teacher Mrs. Misty Welburn is hoping the project will teach the students to be more kind and active in the […]
