The Marcellus Area Historical Society uncovered recently another bit of a mystery, a vintage Red Cross uniform. The uniform, pictured, was pulled out of a trash bag labeled, BEJ, which stands for Bessie E. Jones or Mrs. Carroll S. Jones. … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories: from The Marcellus News
Wildcats Sports Wrap-Up
#12 Abby Tone in action against the visiting Burr Oak Bobcats. On alert are #3 Emma Melendez and #13 Carlyn Deer. -Photo courtesy of Megan Schuur Photography Submitted by Wendell Hughes, Athletic DirectorThe Wildcat Varsity football … [Read more...] about Wildcats Sports Wrap-Up
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians awarded CPRG grant
Tribes to install solar, improve energy efficiency, and more with new resources from the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians is one of four tribes to receive a Climate Pollution … [Read more...] about Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians awarded CPRG grant
Kids-N-Kids Visit John Ball Zoo
Members of the Kids-N-Kids 4H Club were treated to a trip to John Ball Zoo, September 8. submitted by Kids-N-Kids 4H Club In the spring of this year, Kids-N-Kids 4-H Club held a Pie Fundraiser with the hopes of raising … [Read more...] about Kids-N-Kids Visit John Ball Zoo
Marcellus school bus drivers select Riders of the Week
The Marcellus Community Schools bus drivers are once again selecting Bus Riders of the Week, based on students’ excellent behavior while riding the bus. Elementary Bus Riders of the Week ending September 13 are, left to … [Read more...] about Marcellus school bus drivers select Riders of the Week
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: How “Wonderful” is POM, Fiji Water, and The Wonderful Company
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com If you name your $4-billion food conglomerate “The Wonderful Company,” you probably should strive extra hard not to let it become the horrible company. This outfit spends a fortune … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: How “Wonderful” is POM, Fiji Water, and The Wonderful Company
Farm and Food File: Merger of grain giants betrays prairie origins
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com As American grocery buyers await a Federal Trade Commission verdict on Kroger’s two-year-old, $24.6 billion bid to buy competitor Albertsons, the European Commission took just 35 days to give its … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File: Merger of grain giants betrays prairie origins
Home Arts Club to Meet
The Marcellus Home Arts Club will meet on Wednesday, September 25, 6:00pm, at the Marcellus United Methodist Church, 197 W. Main. The meeting will include a craft. … [Read more...] about Home Arts Club to Meet
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
This week, the library is highlighting two new non-fiction books. I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine by Daniel J. Levitin. Music is perhaps one of humanity’s oldest medicines and its most universal. … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting, August 27, 2024
President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on August 27, 2024, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Welburn, Haley and Webb. Trustee Thomas was … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting, August 27, 2024
Porter Township Van Buren County – Regular Meeting, August 15, 2024
Trustee Bitely called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present – Bitely, Nesbitt, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Moraitis and seven guests. Motion by Nesbitt with support by Smith to approve the minutes of the … [Read more...] about Porter Township Van Buren County – Regular Meeting, August 15, 2024
Eagle spruce becomes State of Michigan’s 38th Christmas tree
The official 2024 state Christmas tree, a 60-foot spruce from Eagle in Michigan's Lower Peninsula LANSING, Mich. -- The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) has selected the official 2024 state Christmas … [Read more...] about Eagle spruce becomes State of Michigan’s 38th Christmas tree