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by Paula Johnson You never know about the weather in Michigan. So, whether you are beating the heat or celebrating some needed rain, have a try at these pieces of trivia. Questions1. What does reposeful mean? 2. Which world leader … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: July Trivia 2026

Conservationists fear Trump's gutting of the roadless rule could lead to the end of American wilderness.  EarthTalkFrom the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What is the “roadless rule” and what will … [Read more...] about Earth Talk: Roadless Rule

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 The Marcellus Home Arts Club will meet Wednesday, July 22, 6 p.m., at the Wakelee Bible Church. The evenings program will be “All About Bees” by Charlotte Hubbard. Roll call for the evening will be to name a product that contains bee’s … [Read more...] about Home Arts Club to meet July 22

by Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist    If you need an original Social Security number (SSN) or a replacement card, you can now complete your request online, and if needed, schedule an appointment for … [Read more...] about A faster and more convenient way to request a Social Security Number and card

Budget Public Hearing June 10, 2026Supervisor Oxley called the Budget Public Hearing to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker and four guests.    … [Read more...] about Porter Township, Van Buren County, Meeting Minutes – June 10, 2026

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Village and Third-Party Administrative staff meet with Michigan State Housing Development Authority staff for initial round closeouts. Pictured from left to right: Village Manager Jacqueline Terrill, MSHDA Manager Adam Holcomb, Chris … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Continues Housing Rehabilitation Efforts, Bringing More Than $1.4 Million in Community Investment

Victoria Deter stands near the entrance of the two-story suite at the newly renovated Timberlane Inn, on M-60, Jones. Deter and husband Dakota, along with her brother and sister-in-law Whitney and Victoria Stutzman, purchased the property a … [Read more...] about Making new memories at Timberlane Inn on Driskels Lake

Declaration of Independence: A Transcription from the National Archives The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document on display in the Rotunda at the National … [Read more...] about Happy Independence Day 2026! A reminder of the reason for the season

by Paula Johnson Bob Elsey used to ask me if I missed teaching. I would tell him that that was a difficult question for me to answer.     I do not miss teaching in today’s world. When I started teaching, I was part of the … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: The American’s Creed