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 Celebrating May 4 as John Mooy in Marcellus Day are, left to right, John Mooy, MHS Class of ‘64; RON WELBURN (caps per Ron’s request), MHS Class of ‘63; Harold Decker, Richland High School Class of ‘63; and Ron Lofts, MHS Class of ‘67. -News Photo John Mooy Day in MarcellusMay 4, 2026by John Mooy […]

by Paula Johnson Every now and then I just can’t stand it any longer. I have two chest freezers in the basement (one large and one smaller). However, my farmer doesn’t go to the basement much at all the last three years. So, I am the one who transfers the overflow (no room in the […]

How one Texas county grabbed almost $1 billion in farm subsidies in 10 years by Alan Guebertlfarmandfoodfile.com    You’d think that the three extra years Congress has taken to update the 2018 Farm Bill might mean it stumbled upon solutions to today’s falling farm income, sagging ag exports, the need for more federal bailouts, and […]

The Goofy Billionaires Cult Is Planning Our Post-Human Futureby Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com   CGB stands for the Cult of Goofy Billionaires, and they are way, way, waaay goofier than you might imagine.    I’m talking about prestigious, frontline, brand-name billionaires: Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Peter Thiel, and other Silicon Valley Royals who perceive themselves as otherworldly […]

CASS COUNTY, Mich. — The Cass County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will host an informational session on brownfield opportunities on Wednesday, May 13, from 7 to 9 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers at 120 N. Broadway St., Cassopolis. The open house-style session will provide practical, accessible information for those interested in redevelopment opportunities across Cass County. Attendees […]

A Pakistani official is pictured during the arrival of the US Vice President JD Vance for US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on April 11, 2026. US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad on April 11 for talks with Iran that the Pakistani premier hosting the warring sides called a “make or break” effort to […]

MSU introduces a new self-paced online Field Crop Pest Management course to help Michigan pesticide applicators earn RUP recertification credits or prepare for the Category 1A certification exam EAST LANSING, Michigan – Michigan State University’s Pesticide Safety Education Program has released a new self-paced online course designed to help pesticide applicators earn Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) recertification credits […]

By the special request of several patrons, we’ve added an evening book club to our monthly line-up. The second Wednesday of the month will now feature Wednesday Night Book Chat at 6 PM. Bring whatever you’ve been reading to talk about and listen to what others are reading to get recommendations. Wednesday Night Book Chat […]

Fool’s Gold by Pastor Donnie BrooksMarcellus United Methodist Churchpastordonnieb@outlook.com “I chased oh so long after a treasureMy eyes seemed to have no fill to measureWhat I thought I found was not of goldNor platinum nor fine metal unknownBut the trade was made, and the good now soldIn this, our world, a stone is not a […]

Microplastics are now linked to cancer, so watch what you eat and wear. Credit: Pexels.com. EarthTalk®From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is there any evidence suggesting a link between exposure to microplastics and the development of various forms of cancer?                                                           — Dave B., Atlanta, GA Each year companies produce nearly 460 million […]