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Michigan 2026 Election Dates
NOW: Request an absentee ballot online or submit a paper application. (If you want to vote from home, we recommend that you request your ballot no later than October 13 to give yourself enough time to receive your ballot, complete it, and return it to your city or township clerk by the deadline.) SEPTEMBER 24: First day that you […]
Artist Hava Gurevich Kicks Off 2026 Exhibition Season
Demetria, by artist Hava Gurevich is a tribute to nature’s intricate relationships, reflecting my deep admiration for its beauty and interconnectedness. Inspired by the goddess of harvest, Demeter, this vibrant mosaic depicts a bee in perfect harmony with a flower, symbolizing the vital role pollinators play in life’s cycle. […]
State Police Continue Commitment to Recruiting with Hiring Event in Kalamazoo
Applications accepted until March 2 for next Trooper, Motor Carrier Officer and Lateral Entry Recruit School LANSING, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) is hosting a one-stop Employment Day hiring event on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Texas Township Campus starting at 8 a.m. This event offers a convenient opportunity to apply for the department’s upcoming […]
Turbo Talks Sports: Super Bowl LX Preview
I know a lot of you are going to not watch this year’s Super Bowl. The Lions aren’t playing in it, there are political reasons, you name it. But, you will be missing out on a very good game. Let me see if I can drum up a little interest in it for you! […]
Cass District Library Announces Appointment of New President and Vice President
Cass District Library Board Vice President Rebecca Crocker, left, and Board President Eileen Toney Cassopolis, MI – January 30, 2026 – The Cass District Library Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Eileen Toney as President and Rebecca Crocker as Vice President, effective January 21, 2026. Leadership ProfilesEileen Toney has served on the Board […]
Marcellus Middle School Honor Roll Q2 – February 5, 2026
8th GradeHighest Honors:Aiden CoffeyAllison EarlEllie EtterAlaina JansenCamden MikelMadelyn OsbeckKloe ReedAngelica ReyesLilliana SnodgrassEmmalynn WrightHigh Honors:Callen BresemanLennon CarneyStanley DrauchNolan FletterCade LehewBrooke MahonCadence MikelTuxson ParkHarley TannehillBear WoodhouseHonors:Payton CourtneyColten EisenhartHunter HawkinsRacheal ReiterJoshua ReynaSkylar SwihartLandon WilliamsHonorable Mention:Daniel AffresioNevaeh BradleyTanner CornwellMegin DempseyEmma FreshourLevi KrugerBryson ProffittJashonne RobinsonEthan Templin 7th GradeHighest Honors:Allie BentAbigail CollinsAtticus DraperSamantha EastonHudson HighBristol HoltLundyn KahlerMariah PriceAtticus StokesLogan WrightHigh Honors:Julia […]
Band Notes for the week of February 2, 2026
This Day in Music History – February 5 1983: Continental shift: “Africa” by Toto replaces “Down Under” by Men At Work at #1 in the US. 1990: Hasbro introduces the New Kids On The Block dolls, which come with personal interview cassettes. It’s one of many marketing opportunities for the group, who also sell phones, […]
RickWorld Recommends – February 5, 2026
Dear Book Lovers: Team RickWorld is at it again! While the competition is over, we still wanted to bring you some of our book recommendations each month. For the months of December and January this is what Justin, Sarah, Katy and Kay recommend putting on your “to be read” lists. Justin Ware recommends […]
DNR: A collaborative effort to protect Michigan’s bats
An abandoned mine shaft in Ontonagon County. Located at the base of the Keweenaw Peninsula, the mine serves as habitat for little brown bats. by Aileen KemmeCommunications coordinator, Marketing and Outreach DivisionMichigan Department of Natural Resources Jutting out into Lake Superior is the Keweenaw Peninsula, home to Michigan’s Copper Country This is where the earliest […]
