Bethann Martin as Mad Scientist during the Annual Harvest Fest at Lawless Park, October 19. submitted by Lauren Wilds For the fifth year in a row, the Creative Kids 4-H Club brought chills and thrills to the community … [Read more...] about Creative Kids 4-H Club Hosts Spooky Fun at Lawless Park’s Harvest Fest!
It’s leaf raking time for Senior Citizens who live in the Village of Marcellus
Fire Department visits Elementary School
The Marcellus Fire Department visited with the kindergarten through 4th grade classes at the Elementary School, Monday, October 21. Pictured here is the second grade class. The Marcellus Fire Department visited each of the K-4 … [Read more...] about Fire Department visits Elementary School
October Elementary Students of the Month
Elementary Principal Sarah Bischoff announces the October Students of the Month. Back Row L-R: Mallory Niskala, Lawton McNeal, Ladon Fletter, Corey Reingardt, Colten Wiles, and Aliza Ledesma. Front Row L-R: Clara … [Read more...] about October Elementary Students of the Month
Two Michigan sites added to National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom
Perry Sanford was a freedom seeker who escaped slavery in Kentucky. He was a part of what later became known as the 1847 Kentucky Raid in Cass County. After making his way along the Underground Railroad to Battle Creek, he chose to stay, … [Read more...] about Two Michigan sites added to National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom
URSCC Wins Michigan Historical Society Award
Mike Moroz and Cathy LaPointe, representing URSCC, accept the Michigan History Society2024 award for Local Society Underground Railroad Society of Cass County (URSCC) is proud to announce they won Michigan Historical Society 2024 award … [Read more...] about URSCC Wins Michigan Historical Society Award
Michigan Home Energy Rebates programs advance to serve first Michigan households; statewide launch set for early 2025
Help wanted: State encourages energy efficiency and HVAC contractors to sign up now in preparation for the statewide launch LANSING, Michigan – The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, … [Read more...] about Michigan Home Energy Rebates programs advance to serve first Michigan households; statewide launch set for early 2025
DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship Opening Soon for Applications
Marian Anderson performing in Constitution Hall in 1943 Application portal opens November 1, Apply by Jan. 31 WASHINGTON – Undergraduate and graduate students studying music can apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship … [Read more...] about DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship Opening Soon for Applications
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
This week the library is featuring two new non-fiction books. Take Care of Them Like My Own: Faith, Fortitude, and a Surgeon’s Fight for Health Justice by Ala Stanford, M.D. In her inspirational memoir, Stanford, the founder of the Black … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Contemplation Corner: “Man’s enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.” – Lao Tzu
Pastor Donnie Brooks This may be an overly optimistic idea. It’s hopeful and helps us situate ourselves humbly with even our enemies, but somehow so contrary to our experience of the world. Didn’t the 20th century have such … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: “Man’s enemies are not demons, but human beings like himself.” – Lao Tzu
Letter to the Editor
Editor: After the latest orgy of racism and sexism at the New York Trump rally where his cronies declared the U.S. Territory of Puerto Rico to be a “floating island of garbage”, it seems his followers have lost their … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor
Newberg Township October 2024 General Meeting
The October 14, 2024, Newberg Township General Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm at the Newberg Township Fire Department. Present: Griffiths, Dff, Blackburn, Covey and Harvey. Motion made by Dff, supported by Blackburn, to approve the … [Read more...] about Newberg Township October 2024 General Meeting