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by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com On the southern Illinois dairy farm of my youth, we marked seasons by the work more than by the month.    The planting season, for example, usually began in April and often ended when … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File: T’was the season of all our seasons–and for good reasons

by Paula Johnson  Fishing was done at Clearwater, and now time to head toward Miami and board the Queen Elizabeth.  But first, we had another important stop along the way.    A special friend and classmate of mine, … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Getting to the ship

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by John Mooy For some unknown reason the other day when we experienced a sprinkling of snow with most of the now brown grass visible, I had a mental flashback.    It was Thanksgiving Day morning and I was thinking of … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The SJV

We can learn a lot from one another; that may be some of the appeal of memoirs. Check out these new memoirs in our collection. Vagabond: A Memoir by Tim Curry Few stars in Hollywood can boast the kind of resume Tony award-nominated … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of December 1, 2025

“We can’t try hard to relax, just as we can’t use a lot of strict effort to be mindful. When we practice together as a community, our practice of mindfulness becomes more joyful, more relaxed, and steady. We are bells of mindfulness for … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: “We can’t try hard to relax. . .”

A University of Wisconsin researcher studies PFAS chemicals which have caused environmental & health issues around the world. Why are they legal here? Credit: Bonnie Willison, Wisconsin Sea Grant, FlickerCC. EarthTalk® - From the … [Read more...] about Earth Talk: PFAs

Editor:     Some of you may recall my previous letter about our sidewalks. Public pressure on the Village Council has been essential for progress in holding Wightman and Balkema accountable. Despite following official … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor – December 4, 2025

Vaccine also helps protect against new variant subclade K   LANSING, Michigan — Influenza activity is increasing across parts of the United States, including in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) … [Read more...] about MDHHS encourages urgent flu vaccination

Cass Family Clinic’s new Integration Station is located in a former Cass County probation office on M-62 near Cass Family Clinic’s Cassopolis clinic. CASSOPOLIS, Mich., Nov. 24, 2025 – Cass Family Clinic has announced the launch of its … [Read more...] about Cass Family Clinic’s new Integration Station strengthens customer service

November 20, 2025 – Ann Arbor, MI – ReLeaf Michigan, a statewide non-profit tree planting and education organization, announces the winners of the 16th biennial Michigan Big Tree Hunt contest, held from spring 2023 through August 2025. The … [Read more...] about ReLeaf Michigan Announces 2023-2025 Michigan Big Tree Hunt Winner in Cass County