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Making new memories at Timberlane Inn on Driskels Lake
Victoria Deter stands near the entrance of the two-story suite at the newly renovated Timberlane Inn, on M-60, Jones. Deter and husband Dakota, along with her brother and sister-in-law Whitney and Victoria Stutzman, purchased the property a year ago and are now living their dream. -News Photo As they say, “third time’s the […]
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com A “New” Political Party That’s the Same Old Business-As-Usual As John Mellencamp sings: “If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.” True. And here’s and equally true twist on that aphorism: “If you stand for everything, you won’t amount to anything.” In a remarkable, achievement, a newly formed political […]
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How is America’s outdated power grid inhibiting efforts to fight climate change?— Jim S., Milwaukee, WI Our outdated power grid is indeed a significant hindrance to efforts to combat climate change. One of the key issues is the grid’s limited capacity to integrate renewable […]
Marcellus Memories
submitted by Willard RobinsonMHS Class of ‘49 The recent stories in The Marcellus News on the old grain tower triggered a memory from my growing up in Marcellus in the 1930’s. During those years, Main Street was a busy place on Saturday nights when the farmers often came to do their weekly shopping. The stores […]
Wildcat Stadium Blankets on Sale during First Friday
The large size Wildcat Stadium Blankets are IN and will be on sale during First Friday, August 4, 5:00 – 8:00pm. Members of the MHS Band Boosters and Wildcat Marching Band will be selling the blankets in the Farm & Artisan Market in Village Commons. The much sought after large size blanket, 60” x 70”, […]
Midwest Fest to Benefit Small Businesses
DECATUR, MI—– On Saturday, July 29, from 4:00-11:00 p.m., Final Gravity Brewing Company will be hosting Midwest Fest in the 100 Block of downtown Decatur. Midwest Fest is a festival that includes an amazing lineup of performers including Austin Edwards, the 1st Runner up on America’s Got Talent, along with Kyle Jennings, Kyleigh See, and […]
Preparing for Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale August 11 – 13, 2023, along US-12
Bargain Hunters and Treasure Seekers: If you love shopping and searching for hidden treasures, this journey is for you! The US-12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale is called, “Michigan’s Longest Garage Sale!” Every year individuals clean out their attics and stake out in their front yards along the US-12 corridor stretching over 200 miles from New […]
Afternoon with the Arts: Reception Features Artist Patrick Thomas and the Paw Paw Community Chorus
The Paw Paw Community Chorus invites the public to a special art reception and concert featuring artist Patrick Thomas and the Chorus, on Sunday, September 10, 2:00 – 4:00pm, at Portage District Library. The afternoon begins with a short concert of choral melodies with the Paw Paw Community Chorus. Following the concert, guest artist Patrick […]
USDA Accepts Nearly 2.7 Million Acres in Grassland CRP Signup
WASHINGTON, July 19, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting offers for nearly 2.7 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners through this year’s Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup, which received a record setting sign-up of 4.6 million acres in offers. This working lands program allows producers and landowners to […]
Beef Industry Commission Restores State Checkoff
Move will boost MBIC budget; officials note funding needed to ‘battle for beef.’ The Michigan Beef Industry Commission voted recently to restore a state checkoff program on the sale of cattle in Michigan. The move is expected to generate as much as $500,000 annually for the Commission, which works to inform consumers about the dietary […]
