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MDARD Partners with MSU, Michigan FFA Foundation to Strengthen Michigan’s Veterinary Workforce
New Programs Address Barriers to Recruitment and Retention of Veterinary Professionals,Especially in Rural Areas LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today announced two grants worth nearly $1.4 million to improve access to veterinary science education and support early career veterinary professionals who practice in rural areas. The investments come as the country is experiencing a significant veterinary shortage, particularly in rural areas […]
MDARD, MISP Take Next Step in Preventing Invasive Pests from Entering Michigan
Untreated firewood from outside Michigan no longer allowed beginning in 2027 LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and the Michigan Invasive Species Program (MISP) today announced a new firewood quarantine to protect Michigan’s agriculture, forests and natural resources from invasive insects and plant diseases. Beginning January 1, 2027, it will […]
SMC adding men’s and women’s soccer in Fall of 2027
Southwestern Michigan College will be adding Men’s and Women’s Soccer as official NJCAA intercollegiate sports, with competition beginning in the fall of 2027, presuming appropriate roster sizes are achieved. At a special meeting in September, the SMC Board of Trustees approved further exploration by senior leadership of potential athletics expansion, and the college notified […]
Cass County Friend of the Court launches customer satisfaction survey
Cassopolis, Michigan, October 2, 2026 – The Cass County Friend of the Court (FOC) is inviting all families served by its office to take part in its 2026 Customer Satisfaction Survey. The survey opened on October 1, 2026, and will stay open through December 31, 2026. The survey was created in partnership with the […]
Tri-County Committee Begins Review on Workforce Board Structure
CASSOPOLIS, Mich. — The joint committee tasked with reviewing the structure of the region’s workforce development board began outlining a path forward Wednesday, September 30, agreeing that the process should start with Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties establishing a public entity to serve as the region’s workforce development board. The joint ad hoc […]
MDARD’s Farm to Family Program Announces Grant Recipients Focused on Regen Ag
Funding will support infrastructure, marketing needs to bolster regenerative value chains LANSING, Mich. – Today, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) Farm to Family Program is announcing its latest grant recipients. The Regenerative Value Chains Grant Program focuses on expanding operations and market opportunities for farmers who are just starting out or want to broaden […]
SOCIAL SECURITY ADDS NEW ONLINE TOOL AND NOTICES FOR DISABILITY CLAIMS
By Hillary Hatch, Social security Public Affairs Specialist Social Security recently announced major enhancements to my Social Security—expanding self-service options and the notices available to individuals navigating the disability claims and appeals process. The new tools provide you with greater visibility, faster access to information, and more efficient case processing throughout the lifecycle of a disability claim. […]
As I See It: Change is Hard. Change is Inevitable. Change is Necessary. Change is Good. Be the Change.
by Kay Schten McAdamEditor, The Marcellus News The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new. — Socrates I had fun this weekend. On Sunday evening, September 27, I wandered the sidelines of the MHS 2026 Powder Puff football game […]
Seniors/Juniors outlast underclassmen to win Powder Puff 2026, 34-26
The MHS 2026 Powder Puff teams after the Seniors/Juniors’ 34-26 win over the underclassmen last Sunday. Many thanks to everyone who organized the event, especially Josh and Jen Sharp for taking the lead. A great time was had by all . . . -News Photo ###
