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The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: I need your help
I need your help. . .It’ll just take a minuteby John Mooy This has been a while ago, but I was reminded of it numerous times since the time when it happened. It was quite early on a Saturday morning when I heard the door open and someone coming up the steps. Turns […]
Schedule released for Vandalia’s Underground Railroad Days, July 8 & 9
James E Bonine Carriage House M-60 and Calvin Center Road will be open for tours during Underground Railroad Days Saturday and Sunday, July 8-9 (11:00am-5:00pm) – Vandalia, Michigan* Guided tours of Kentucky Raid sites (Milo Barnes Park)* 102nd U.S. Colored Troops Civil War soldiers camp (across from the Park)* Bonine House, Carriage House, and Bogue House open […]
Michigan Wins Funding to Build 525 Miles of High-Speed Internet, Lowering Costs for Michiganders
LANSING, Mich.—The Office of the Governor has announced the National Telecommunications and Information Administration awarded a $61 million grant to Peninsula Fiber Network (PFN) to improve high-speed internet access for unserved and underserved communities across Michigan. This grant is being awarded with funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and will help ensure […]
Bits & Pieces: Humorous Tidbits
by Paula Johnson To my knowledge I have never been a dog or cat, nor a snake or butterfly, nor meteor or shooting star. So, I really have no comparison, but I am glad to be a human being. Human beings are not just social, but rely on meaningful relationships (family, friends, marriage, etc.); generally, […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The GREATEST Story?by John Mooy It was a rather unassuming day when I pulled into the parking lot at the grocery store. There weren’t many people there, so I had an unlimited number of spaces from which to choose and park the truck. I went with routine and parked where I usually do. I looked […]
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com True “Wokeism” is a Core American Value – Stand up for it! As Scottish literary giant Robert Burns wrote, “The best-laid schemes of mice and men/Go oft awry.” His 1785 poem, titled “To A Mouse,” could be directed today at the right-wing sloganeers who’ve been scheming so furiously to turn their hokey […]
This Day in White Sox History – June 22
June 22, 1993: On “Carlton Fisk Night,” the veteran set the major league record for games caught, at 2,226. He broke the old record held by Bob Boone. Teammates surrounded Fisk on the field for pregame ceremonies and presented him with a motorcycle that they chipped in and bought for him. The cycle was driven […]
Marcellus Memories
Miss JoAnn Powell1964 National Bluegill Frolic Queen June 25, 1964:To be Crowned Friday evening, June 26 Dunbar to Crown Queen: Among the distinguished guests at the Frolic will be Dr. Willis Dunbar, Chairman of the Department of History at Western Michigan University. Dr. Dunbar will crown Miss JoAnn Powell as the 1964 National Bluegill Frolic […]
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What are the environmental and other pros and cons of ditching the gas guzzler for an electric vehicle (EV)? — S.H., Washington, DC Transportation accounts for almost a third of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, making the switch to EVs […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting: May 23, 2023
President Irwin called the regular, joint meeting of the Marcellus Village Council and the Village of Marcellus Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. on May 23, 2023, in the Marcellus Village Hall Fire Station. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Welburn, Thomas, Haley and Webb. AgendaMotion by Welburn, supported by Thomas, to approve the agenda as […]
Porter Township – Van Buren County, MI
Budget WorkshopMay 10, 2023 Supervisor Oxley called the Budget Workshop to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present- Meade, Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, and Packer. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker and one guest. Supervisor Oxley closed the Budget Workshop at 6:45 p.m. Lake Drive on Huzzy Lake Special Assessment District Public HearingMay 10, 2023 Supervisor Oxley called […]
