After 46 years of an inaccurately represented Native American welcoming visitors to the Village, mko, Potawatomi for bear, now greets travelers arriving from the south on M-40. Mko is one of five clans represented on the tower; the others … [Read more...] about Mko welcomes travelers to Marcellus
Tribal Chairwoman Richards shares background of Neshnabék during mural dedication
Rebecca Richards, Chairwoman of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians of Michigan and Indiana, shared the background of the Tribe’s history with those attending the mural dedication on the old grain tower, Thursday, August 31, … [Read more...] about Tribal Chairwoman Richards shares background of Neshnabék during mural dedication
Big Gill ‘Dash for Cash’ Winners
7-year old Owen Ware caught the big one in the second First Friday Big Gill fishing contest. Ware’s bluegill measured 7 1/2” which was good enough to take home the $100 first place prize. … [Read more...] about Big Gill ‘Dash for Cash’ Winners
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is New York City really sinking? If so, is it a problem and is it a natural or human-caused phenomenon? Can anything be done about it? … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
JIm Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com The Day the Planet Started to Win The people are revolting (in the very best meaning of that word)! An inspiring example of people rising up against a trifecta of economic, cultural, and … [Read more...] about JIm Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
JV Football starts season with shutout against Maple Valley
Freshman Quarterback Cale Hackenberg makes a run against the visiting Maple Valley Lions, Wednesday, August 30, in the JV’s season opener. The younger ‘Cats shut out the Lions, 35-0. -JV photos courtesy of Queenie … [Read more...] about JV Football starts season with shutout against Maple Valley
Wildcats rack-up the stats but fall to Maple Valley
by Don Price, Athletic Director The 1-0 Wildcats made the long trek to Vermontville to take on for the first time in school history the Maple Valley Lions. Untimely turnovers and penalties stymied the Wildcat offense in the first half … [Read more...] about Wildcats rack-up the stats but fall to Maple Valley
Marcellus Memories
Submitted by Willard Robinson, MHS Class of 1949 My earliest memory of Marcellus was about 1935 when I was three to four years old. I had just gotten a tricycle. We were living in the Dr. Davis brick house on the corner of Centre and … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories
Preserve the Past: Build a Future – DDA Kicks-off Fundraiser
The Marcellus Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is excited to announce the launch of a fundraising campaign aimed at preserving the historic former Tailgater building in downtown Marcellus. This initiative is in partnership with the … [Read more...] about Preserve the Past: Build a Future – DDA Kicks-off Fundraiser
Students enjoy first field trip of the new school year
A tremendous benefit of going to school in a small town is the ability to walk to special, local events. Students in the fifth and eighth grades joined the community in dedicating the new mural, Thursday, August 31. The Jones family, … [Read more...] about Students enjoy first field trip of the new school year
DHS Grad to Share Recollections of Life in Decatur
Decatur High School graduate Lynn Tanabe Grannan presents “Living the ‘40s, ’50s, & ‘60s in Decatur”, on Saturday, September 23, 10:00am, at Van Buren District Library’s Webster Memorial Branch. Grannan’s program also … [Read more...] about DHS Grad to Share Recollections of Life in Decatur
