Ulysses S. and Julia Dent Grant House: Ulysses S. Grant was stationed in Detroit for a short period of time where he and his wife, Julia, rented a house from 1849-1850. The house’s original location wasin Detroit’s Black Bottom … [Read more...] about Michigan History Center and Black Bottom Archives announce partnership
Do Smartphone Apps Hold the Key to Safer Drivers
New AAA research finds that app-based interventions may help curb risky driving behaviors DEARBORN, Mich., (April 3, 2025) — New AAA research is finding evidence that certain smartphone apps could reduce risky driving habits, … [Read more...] about Do Smartphone Apps Hold the Key to Safer Drivers
DNR: As bears push further south in Michigan, here’s how we can coexist
A black bear at Oswald’s Bear Ranch, Newberry MI As bears continue expanding their ranges in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula, more residents and business owners may spot a hungry bear roaming through their property this … [Read more...] about DNR: As bears push further south in Michigan, here’s how we can coexist
Marcellus Middle School 3Q Honor Roll
Highest Honors8th GradeAnnabell BentAva Lamoreaux 7th Grade Aiden CoffeyNolan FletterAlaina JansenMadelyn OsbeckEmmalynn Wright High Honors8th GradeLilly BrandtKairi CarneyGabriel FochsAyva FrickeAkoyi GoodlowLukas HurleyMiranda … [Read more...] about Marcellus Middle School 3Q Honor Roll
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Yes, Trump Really Does Want to Kill Social Security
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com How ironic: The most inefficient bureaucracy in government turns out to be Trump’s “Department of Government Efficiency.” That could be humorous, except that DOGE—a creature of the … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Yes, Trump Really Does Want to Kill Social Security
Cal Thomas: That was then, this is now
by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com “Those are my principles, and if you don’t like them … well, I have others.” – Groucho Marx Guess who said this: “China takes total advantage of the United States. They steal our intellectual … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas: That was then, this is now
Memories from The Marcellus News
News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of April 14, 2025
If you love historical fiction and strong, female heroines, be sure to check out these new titles at the library: The Sirens by Emilia Hart. A spellbinding novel about sisters separated by centuries, but bound together by the sea, from … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of April 14, 2025
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How will Trump pulling the U.S. out of the Paris climate accord affect international efforts to cut greenhouse gas … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
Contemplation Corner: “The theological virtue of hope . . .
“The theological virtue of hope is the patient and trustful willingness to live without closure, without resolution, and still be content and even happy because our Satisfaction is now at another level, and our Source is beyond ourselves.” … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: “The theological virtue of hope . . .
Construction at SMC includes new wrestling room and expansion of music facilities
Southwestern Michigan College announced two construction projects today: an expansion of the Charles O. Zollar Building to include a brand-new wrestling room for the Roadrunners and upgrades to the Dale A. Lyons Building to improve music … [Read more...] about Construction at SMC includes new wrestling room and expansion of music facilities
Michigan 4-H license plate now available to drivers
Support Michigan 4-H and show your 4-H pride by purchasing a Michigan 4-H license plate. Michigan drivers have a new way to show their 4-H pride while supporting 4-H youth development programming: through the purchase of the newly … [Read more...] about Michigan 4-H license plate now available to drivers