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Cal Thomas: Hey, America: Stop complaining
by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com Whatever the outcome of the “deal, or no deal” scenario with Iran, the public attitude toward the war has been disturbing. Despite President Trump’s constant admonition that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon, a majority of those polled oppose the intervention. A side effect of the war has been complaints about […]
West Coast Representing The Big10?
So some rather unexpected news came out regarding the college sports landscape. USC and UCLA are joining the Big10. While this is quite unexpected, this writer feels that it is something that is just the tip of the iceberg and we are going to see some major shifts and changes going on. Yes, USC and […]
Bits & Pieces: Girl Scout Badges
by Paula Johnson One part of my guided/controlled journey through childhood included a few years in Brownies and Girl Scouts. My mother was a joiner, so I was enlisted to join scouting. Possibly to ensure that I attended meetings or maybe it was a reliving of a childhood dream through her daughter, Mother was my […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Jury-rigged by John Mooy A fellow I had met several times by the name of Les was quite an interesting individual. He grew up in southern California and during his lifetime he would become a track star at the college level, an inventor of note and an artist. If you have a connection to the […]
Judas Priest at Wings Event Center October 21
Kalamazoo, MI—One of heavy metal’s all-time greats, Judas Priest, will get the opportunity to celebrate their 50th anniversary again this year with the launch of a new North American fall tour. The 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour will also feature Queensryche as openers and is being fueled by the highest-charting album of Priest’s career, ‘Firepower,’ […]
Krasl Art Fair: Know Before You Go!
ST. JOSEPH, MI – The 60th Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff is Friday, and Saturay, July 9 and 10. 172 artists from across the nation will turn Lake Bluff Park into an outdoor art experience at the largest fundraiser for Krasl Art Center (KAC). Tickets and merchandise are available now (walk-up tickets and limited […]
Less than four weeks remain until statewide primary election
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson reminds voters that just under four weeks remain until Michigan’s statewide primary elections on Tuesday, Aug. 2. Voters can already cast their ballot from home or vote early in person by absentee ballot at their local clerk’s office, or they can vote at their polling place on Election Day. “Voters […]
2022 West Michigan Photo Contest Now Accepting Entries
WEST MICHIGAN – The West Michigan Tourist Association (WMTA) is excited to announce the launch of their 2022 West Michigan Photo Contest. With so much beauty found in West Michigan, the West Michigan Tourist Association wants travelers to show off what they love most about this beautiful side of the state, and win some great […]
Wightman Wins Engineering Award for Cassopolis Project
BENTON HARBOR, MICH.—The American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan (ACEC/M) honored Wightman with an Engineering Merit Award for its work on the Cassopolis Transformation Project for the Village of Cassopolis. One of 10 awards given in the category statewide annually, the award was presented at ACEC/M’s annual Engineering and Surveying Excellence Awards Gala on […]
EARTHTALK Q&A
Your Pet’s Waste May Be Trashing The Environment Dylan Stoll June 15, 2022 Dear EarthTalk: Does all the pet waste American dogs and cats leave behind outside have an effect (positively or negatively) on the environment? —Mary C., Seattle, WA Dog and cat waste may seem harmless, but the reality is that your pet’s poop […]
Over 185 parcels of surplus state-managed land available via online auctions in August, September
Lake frontage, river frontage or vacant forested acreage surrounded by privately owned land – these types of parcels are available in the next round of surplus public land auctions, running Aug. 2 through Sept. 9, from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The department is busy preparing 188 such properties for sale in August and […]
