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Gov. Whitmer Announces 32 New Jobs, more than $16.8 million in investment from Fibrosan, Inc. in Cass County
The global composites manufacturer will construct a new facility in Cassopolis LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced Fibrosan, Inc.’s plans to construct a new fiberglass manufacturing facility in Cassopolis, Cass County is anticipated to generate more than $16.8 million in capital that investment and create 32 new jobs. “Michigan is on the […]
Marcellus Memories
July 4, 1963: Star Shannon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shannon of rural Marcellus, is shown at right being crowned Queen of the 20th Annual National Bluegill Frolic by Lt. Gen. Charles G. Dodge, grand marshal of Saturday’s Big Parade
49th Annual ‘Steve’s Run’ – July 14
The 49th running of the Original Road and Trail Race known as Steve’s Run since 1992 takes place in downtown Dowagiac Friday, July 14, 6:00pm in front of City Hall. The race concludes with a beer tent run by Oak+Ash. The race is in conjunction with the Dowagiac Summer Festival, which continues July 15 with […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine EarthTalk®
Star Magnolia – the #1 suggestion from the National Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Wizard for our area. If you’re looking for a tree that grows medium to fast, enjoys full sun to part shade, and tolerates many different types of soil, Tree Wizard says this is a good fit. Find the Tree Wizard at arborday.og. […]
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com The Secret History of “Wokeness” In Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Humpty Dumpty scornfully declares that, “When I use a word, it means just what I choose it to mean.” So what does “woke” mean? It’s become the pet political aspersion that today’s kooky right-wing hucksters hurl at liberals, but the hurlers would […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting – June 13, 2023
President Irwin called the regular, joint meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on June 13, 2023, in the Marcellus Village Hall Fire Station. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Welburn, Thomas, Haley and Webb. AgendaMotion by Thomas, supported by Markle, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. […]
Freshwater friends: Who’s under that shell
Painted turtles are Michigan’s state reptile and are commonly spotted basking on top of logs on sunny days. Paige Filice and Alexa WarwickMichigan State University Extension Michigan’s lakes, streams, and wetlands are home to ten different species of turtles that are frequently spotted in the spring basking and nesting. Turtles are a unique and easily […]
Michigan Acreage Summary/June Hogs and Pigs
USDA—–Michigan farmers planted more corn acres and fewer soybean acres in 2023 than they did in 2022. Periods of cold and wet weather throughout the spring hindered fieldwork activities, but dryer, warmer conditions in mid- to late May accelerated planting progress and crop growth. By early June, crop emergence was ahead of the 5-year average, […]
Michigan traffic fatalities remain alarmingly high
Data shows some good news as teen and alcohol-involved deaths decreased during 2022 Michigan traffic crash deaths remained above 1,100 according to recently released data from the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center. The 1,123 fatalities recorded in 2022 was slightly lower than the 1,131 deaths in 2021. While the number of crashes in […]
History vs story: Tower mural gets it ‘right’ this time
The Bear Clan will soon welcome visitors arriving from the south thanks to the collaboration between muralist Ruth Andrews, the Jones family, and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. The previous mural, originally painted for the G. W. Jones Exchange Bank’s centennial celebration in 1977, is being replaced with a more accurate depiction of early tribal […]
Cass County Historical Society Gets Grand Tour at ELF/BRV
Chris Ryback, Director of IT and Heritage at the Edward Lowe Foundation, Cassopolis, served as tour guide for the Cass County Historical Society during the group’s outing to Big Rock Valley Farm. From a 1986 TV commercial:“In 1947, this man invented Kitty Litter brand. Why?”“Cause I’m Ed Lowe and I love your cat.” And indeed, […]
