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Farm and Food File: Good luck eating that cotton sandwich
Good luck eating that cotton sandwichby Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com The June World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) from USDA contains a paradox policymakers might want to note: domestic stocks of unsold cotton continue to sit on the sluggish market while winter wheat production is now forecast to be the lowest since 1957. Those […]
Band Notes: Uniform Fund Drive Update
Band Notes – April 17, 2023MHS Band Director Katy Essex reports that the New Marching Band Uniform Fund has hit the $9,000.00 mark! Essex says the cost to replace the current thirty-year-old uniforms is $40,000. The Band Boosters are raising funds for the uniforms through the sale of raffle tickets and stadium blankets (more info […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
Attention High School Seniors and Parents:It’s that time of year for high school seniors to complete college applications, apply for local scholarships, and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). I encourage all seniors to submit the FAFSA application without delay to potentially receive thousands of dollars to pay for college. It’s important […]
Gov. Whitmer Signs Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Establishes universal background checks for all firearm purchases, safe storage requirement LANSING MI—– On, Thursday, April 13, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed commonsense gun violence prevention bills that will establish universal background checks for all firearm purchases and safe storage requirements. In January, Governor Whitmer proposed this legislation during her State of the State address […]
Canadiana Fest Comes to Kalamazoo in October 2023
Kalamazoo, MI —– Canadian curious? Northern envious? Canuck friendly? The Canadiana Fest is a new, out of the box, music, food, art and cultural festival happening at the Arcadia Festival Site in Kalamazoo, MI on October 7, 2023. The theme of the event is all things Canada, to benefit culinary education grants and fight hunger […]
AAA Car Guide – EVs Lead the Way in 2023Â
The 2022 BMW iX xDrive 50https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2022-bmw-ix-xdrive50-first-drive-review/ DEARBORN, Mich. — With their attractive blend of cutting-edge design, advanced technology, and energy efficiency, electric vehicles (EVs) are taking center stage in auto showrooms nationwide and the new 2023 AAA Car Guide, which is newly released this month. 2022 was notable for soaring gas prices, with the national […]
MDARD Announces Record-Breaking Year for Michigan Food and Agriculture Exports for Second Year in a Row
LANSING, Michigan – Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring announced recently that the state’s food and agriculture’s global footprint set another export record. Michigan’s food, agriculture, and forest products exports experienced an eight percent year-over-year growth for 2022 beating its own record from the year before. According to the U.S. […]
Porter Township, Van Buren County, Regular Meeting, March 8, 2023
Trustee Bitely called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present – Meade, Bitely, Nesbitt and Packer. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker and six guests. Motion by Nesbitt with support by Packer to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on February 8, 2023. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed. Motion by Meade […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting, March 28, 2023
President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on March 28, 2023, at the Marcellus Village Hall Council Room. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Welburn, Haley and Webb. Trustee Thomas was absent. Agenda Motion by Markle, supported by Welburn, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: All. Nays: […]
