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Social Security survivor benefits for children
by Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Losing a parent is one of the most difficult experiences a child can face. Along with the emotional challenges, families often must navigate new financial realities. Many Americans don’t realize that the Social Security Administration (SSA) can help support children who have lost a parent by […]
Successful fall fish stocking season creates more angling opportunities
Thompson State Fish Hatchery stocked 28,046 Great Lakes strain muskellunge, weighing 3,832 pounds, at 18 locations in the Upper and Lower peninsulas. Anglers will soon benefit from the 624,205 fish, which collectively weighed 7.8 tons, that were stocked by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources at 85 locations across the state. “It was another outstanding […]
Taxpayers should hang up if tax season scammers come calling
The tax filing season is a popular time for scammers to call and try to dupe unsuspecting taxpayers. These thieves often make threatening or alarming calls posing as the IRS to try to steal taxpayer money or personal information. However, it’s easy for people to recognize this scam by knowing how the IRS contacts taxpayers. […]
Marcellus Memories – VFW Showgirls
They were known from the east side to the west side and from the north to the south. The Marcellus VFW Showgirls were internationally known for their attempts at high kicks. According to member Larry Romig, “at least we tried to high kick.” The “gals” were a troupe of veterans and nonveterans who got together […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The Radio Lives Onby John Mooy In the basement of our house on the corner of Center and Elm Street, we had a radio that was a console model. It was huge. You slid open the doors in front to reveal a rather small screen that had dials on either side, one for tuning and […]
Bits & Pieces: Trivia Quiz #1 2023
by Paula Johnson “The time has come,” the Walrus said, “to speak of many things.…”And so, it is time for another Bits and Pieces trivia quiz. The kids are back in school for the final crunch of the first semester. This is a good time, also, for adults to have a quiz. Here we go! […]
Is Georgia the Next Football Dynasty?
Well, it seems easy to say…well duh, Turbo! They just destroyed TCU for their second consecutive National Title. But my question is, does winning two titles make you a dynasty? Let’s not forget that Nick Saban is still coaching and we have seen other teams make a run like this so if Georgia is indeed […]
ICYMI: Michigan Set to ‘Dominate’ U.S. Battery Manufacturing
CNBC reports that Michigan is among the three states that will lead electric vehicle battery manufacturing in the U.S. by 2030 LANSING, Mich. – In a new report from CNBC, Michigan is named one of three states poised to “dominate” electric vehicle battery manufacturing in the United States by 2030. “For generations, Michiganders have stepped […]
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What are some of the best apps out there for helping identify plants and/or wildlife? — J. Moser, Summertown, SC Not surprisingly in this day and age, you don’t need a PhD to identify plants and animals out in the natural world. All you […]
St. Mark’s Free Community Dinner for January
St. Mark’s Free Dinner will be from 5:30-6:30pm, Thursday January 19, 2023. The church is located at 412 Cedar Street, Paw Paw. The meal will consist of Mexican casserole, salads, and dessert. All in the community are welcome.
To Flush or Not to Flush: Village Answers the Question
To flush or not to flush. That is the question of most concern when using the Village of Marcellus’ municipal sewer system. While it is not uncommon for users of sewer systems to adopt an out-of-sight, out-of-mind attitude toward items tossed into the loo/can/john/throne/crapper/commode, please remember that what goes in doesn’t always come out – […]
