Three springs ago, a despicable derecho ravaged our region. We eventually engaged a scrap iron guy to haul away some of the wreckage the storm had created at my parents’ farm. It was gratifying to think that the steel from our ruined grain bins was going to be recycled, perhaps into new grain ...

Spring is a time of growth, not only in the natural world as tightly wrapped buds unfurl and create the green canopy and carpet around us, expanding their branches and their bound but also in the opportunities provided to expand our reach to others in the outdoors. With the warming days, ...

We are definitely seeing an uptick of residents bringing their Household Hazardous Waste to the Marshall facility these past few days. We thank you for your participation in our programs. The warmer weather has many of us cleaning out or moving and maybe even purchasing a new home. It’s time ...

The social news or gossip columns in the old newspapers are always fascinating to read. A special section in the newspaper was devoted to the social media of the day. The whereabouts of local people and events were often featured in these columns. Here are a few from The News Messenger of Lyon ...

Next Tuesday is Earth Day, a time to recognize the need to protect the world’s environmental resources. Environmental advocates emphasize the need to take action now rather than waiting until environmental conditions become worse. For some species, it’s already too late. I recently ...

As I begin this, I just got home from Palm Sunday Mass. It is a beautiful morning: warming sun, light breeze, hints of green. It is a time of beginnings. It is the beginning of Holy Week which will be near it’s end when you read this. Glorious Easter will follow. It is the beginning of ...