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Earth Talk: Wine
The wine industry as we know it is on the ropes thanks to climate change. EarthTalkFrom the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Has climate change already had any significant impacts on wine production around the world? —Wendy Baumgarten, Dubuque, Iowa Eight out of the ten hottest years on record have occurred in […]
Cal Thomas: Why Can’t We Fix the Oil Problem?
BANDAR ABBAS, IRAN – AUGUST 10: An oil products tanker is anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on August 10, 2026 off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran. In a recent statement, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said the vital waterway would not reopen until the United States “corrects its behavior,” demanding that the U.S. […]
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Big Tech. . .
Big Tech Is the New Feudalism. How to Fight Backby Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com “If you find that you’ve dug yourself into a hole, the very first thing to do is quit digging.” That old country saying has a newly-urgent relevance to us today, for Big Tech, Big Finance, and Big Government are colluding to […]
Bits & Pieces: August Trivia
by Paula Johnson Maybe with all this gloomy and rainy weather keeping us from fun activities, this trivia quiz will perk you up a bit. Questions:1. How long is a jiffy? 2. Who became a famous silent Hollywood star after being rescued in WWI? 3. What are leopard’s spots called? 4. Why is the Pentagon […]
News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library the week of August 17
The Great Marcellus Bake Off is happening during the next First Friday, September 4 from 5-7 PM. Bakers should bring at least 40 ready to serve portions to the library by 2 PM to enter. A list of ingredients is required, and we invite you to submit the detailed recipe to be included in our […]
Guest Opinion: Finding collaborative leadership in rural communities
by Audra Espinozasenior manager with the Center for Rural Affairs Every rural community faces challenges. Whether it’s finding housing, strengthening the local economy, supporting families, or keeping a school or hospital open, the biggest issues rarely have simple solutions. They require people who can bring others together around a shared vision. […]
Contemplation Corner: “life becomes simplified. . .”
“…life becomes simplified when dominated by faithfulness to a few concerns. Too many of us have too many irons in the fire. We get distracted by the intellectual claim to our interest in a thousand and one good things, and before we know it we are pulled and haled breathlessly along by an over-burdened program […]
Home Arts Club to meet August 26
The Marcellus Home Arts Club will meet Wednesday, August 26 at 6 p.m. at the Marcellus United Methodist Church. The evening’s program will be a presentation by Family First Funeral. Roll call will be “Have you planned your final arrangements?” ###
Newberg Township Minutes – August 10, 2026
The Newberg Township Board met at the Newberg Township Fire Department in regular session on August 10th 2026. Supervisor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Clerk Duff called roll:Present: Harvey, Rifenberg, Griffiths, Duff and Blackburn. Absent: none Additions/Deletions to Agenda Supervisor Rifenberg added Ordinance Officer under New […]
