The eighth grade spelling team tied for 1st place in the annual Spelling Bee at SMC, Thursday, February 29. Proudly displaying their blue ribbons are, left to right, Elin Essex, Alexis Reyna, Emma Caudill, Lucy Hughes and Zayn Reiter. … [Read more...] about Middle School Spellers Excel at Spelling Bee
MHS Girls Varsity Basketball – Senior Night 2024
-photos courtesy of Megan Schuur Photography #11 Addie Curtis The Girls Varsity Basketball team played tribute to its four seniors Thursday, February 29, during the team’s last regular season game. Addie Curtis, above … [Read more...] about MHS Girls Varsity Basketball – Senior Night 2024
Boys Varsity Basketball Season Concludes in Round 2 of Districts
The Marcellus Boys Varsity Basketball season came to a close in Round 2 of District Tournament action, Wednesday, February 28, by falling to the Colon Magi, 50-35. Although the ‘Cats won the first quarter, 11-9, … [Read more...] about Boys Varsity Basketball Season Concludes in Round 2 of Districts
Two Important Messages!
Marcellus Schools still in need of Coaches for Spring Sports!!The athletic department is seeking to fill two positions still for this spring. Varsity boys track and MS softball. Interested persons contact Don Price at 646-5081. … [Read more...] about Two Important Messages!
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com What If There Was a Natural Substitute for Plastic? There Is! In 1863, humorist Artemus Ward wrote a satire on hucksterism, making up a tale of Abe Lincoln being asked to endorse a piece of quackery … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
Farm and Food File
The growing disconnect between hard numbers and soft policy by Alan Guebert Like much of the news anymore, the initial numbers from the 2022 Census of Agriculture were accurately reported, quickly downplayed–or even worse, … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File
Marcellus Memories
From The Marcellus News, March 7, 1894 … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories
Nine Michigan Main Street Communities Receiving a Total of $200,000 in Grants for Downtown Improvement Projects
LANSING, Mich. -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that nine communities around Michigan have been awarded a total of 200,000 in grants to support downtown enhancement and improvement projects. Communities … [Read more...] about Nine Michigan Main Street Communities Receiving a Total of $200,000 in Grants for Downtown Improvement Projects
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I heard we’re running out of so-called “tonewoods” for making acoustic guitars. Are there are alternative materials that eco-minded luthiers can switch to? – … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
Learn all the perks of being a Silver Beach Carousel Volunteer March 17
ST. JOSEPH, Michigan — The Silver Beach Carousel in St. Joseph knows how lucky they are to have volunteers to help run the happiest place in Southwest Michigan. To thank current volunteers, and encourage new people to join the fun, they are … [Read more...] about Learn all the perks of being a Silver Beach Carousel Volunteer March 17
Keystone Cooperative is Centered on Serving Midwest Farmer-Owners
Indianapolis, IN (March 1, 2024) – Indiana-based agriculture & energy co-op Keystone Cooperative has officially begun business operations as of March 1, 2024. The result of a historic merger between two strong farmer-owned … [Read more...] about Keystone Cooperative is Centered on Serving Midwest Farmer-Owners
Treasury: Adult-Use Marijuana Payments Being Distributed to Michigan Municipalities and Counties
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Treasury has announced that more than $87 million is being distributed among 269 municipalities and counties as a part of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act. … [Read more...] about Treasury: Adult-Use Marijuana Payments Being Distributed to Michigan Municipalities and Counties