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Michigan Works! to Host Two October Hiring Events in Cassopolis and Paw Paw, Connecting Job Seekers with Local Employers
BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- Job seekers will have two opportunities in October to connect directly with employers as Michigan Works! hosts hiring events featuring local employers looking to fill open positions. The first hiring event will take place Thursday, October 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Paw Paw Michigan Works! Service Center, […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Chew the Fat
by John Mooy I know that many of my columns start with the phrase, “when I was little and growing up.” And since that time, I’ve often added something to that phrase to make it even more engaging. “When I was little and growing up in Marcellus,” or when I was little and growing up […]
Bits & Pieces: Pondering
by Paula Johnson Sometimes one can get so old that we take things for granted. Like seeing things or reading something. A few weeks ago, I was reading an article, and the writer mentioned a steno pad. For whatever reason, that caught in my brain for a moment longer than just reading on. Images […]
Farm and Food File for the week of April 27, 2026
Bet on fertilizer cartel, not the disorganized DOJ or late-coming USDA by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com The maddening part of today’s fertilizer crush is not the steep price spikes that hit U.S. farmers immediately after the Trump Administration went to war with Iran Feb. 28. Nor is it that about 70 percent of the more […]
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Forget Being “Moderate”
Forget Being “Moderate”–Democrats Should Be the Mad-As-Hell Party by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com There are towns in Texas named New Deal, Fair Play, Progresso, Utopia, — and even Buck Naked! But what you won’t find is any town called “Moderate, Texas.” I offer this curiosity to the monied powers and milquetoast party leaders who keep […]
Cal Thomas: As Goes Virginia
WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA – FEBRUARY 24: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on February 24, 2026 in Williamsburg, Virginia. Spanberger is serving in her first year as governor and is the first woman to hold the position in the Commonwealth of Virginia. (Photo by […]
Band Notes for the week of April 27, 2026
This Day in Music History – April 30 1977: Led Zeppelin play to 76,229 fans at the Pontiac Silverdome, breaking their own record (56,800 at a 1973 show in Tampa) for largest attendance for a single-act concert. 1971: The Doobie Brothers release their self-titled debut album. Despite a hardy promotional push from their label, Warner […]
Application period for Michigan elk hunt opens May 1
With the application period for Michigan’s elk season opening Friday, May 1, hunters should be aware of several key changes to the popular hunt. On April 8, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission voted to establish elk hunting regulations for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. Those actions include: Brent Rudolph, the DNR’s deer, elk and moose […]
Guest opinion: Entrepreneurship is vital to rural communities
by Kim PrestonLending Services Director, Center for Rural Affairs Small businesses play a critical role in creating jobs, driving economic growth, and contributing to the overall well-being of rural communities. In many areas, they are the backbone of the local economy, providing essential goods and services. Spring offers a good reminder of […]
