by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com What If George Washington or Sam Adams Ran for President? All those firecrackers on July 4 got me thinking about the headline revolutionaries who signed the 1776 Declaration, fought the Brits for … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
FBI Warns About Malicious QR Codes
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants to make Michigan residents aware of the FBI’s warning that criminals are hijacking QR (or quick response) codes by placing stickers with codes they create over the top of the real QR … [Read more...] about FBI Warns About Malicious QR Codes
Porter Township, Van Buren County MI
Budget Hearing - June 14, 2023Supervisor Oxley called the General and Fire Fund Budgets Public Hearing to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present- Meade, Nesbitt, Oxley, and Bitely. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker and 1 … [Read more...] about Porter Township, Van Buren County MI
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting, June 27, 2023
President Irwin called the regular, joint meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on June 27, 2023, in the Marcellus Village Hall Council Room. Trustees present: Markle, Welburn and Webb. Trustees Engstrom, Thomas and … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting, June 27, 2023
CORRECTION: Home Arts July Meeting
Home Arts article in the July 13 edition of The News listed an incorrect date for July meeting. The July Home Arts meeting is on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. The meeting is at the Wakelee Bible Church at 6:00 pm. The program is a … [Read more...] about CORRECTION: Home Arts July Meeting
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
This week we’re focusing on two new fiction novels available in the library. What these books have in common is that they involve main characters that are dealing with what happened in the past and trying to move on into the future. Joel … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
36 Lakes: It’s a Lifestyle!
36 Lakes is coming to Main Street thanks to entrepreneurs Carter Surach and Lauren Erndteman. Kim Henritzy, (right) takes advantage of the store’s soft opening during First Friday, July 7. Surach describes the store as a “lifestyle … [Read more...] about 36 Lakes: It’s a Lifestyle!
Historic Bonine Carriage House Open to Visitors
David Dunlap, Cassopolis, serves as docent at the Historic Bonine Carriage House during Underground Railroad Days, July 8 & 9. The structure at the corner of M-60 and Calvin Center Road has been stablized and is now ready for … [Read more...] about Historic Bonine Carriage House Open to Visitors
Progress on Tower Mural Aided by Volunteer Painters
The day was hot, but volunteer Sharon Melko was all smiles while helping muralist Ruth Andrews paint the old grain silo next to the tracks on South Centre Street. Andrews expects to seek more volunteers as the project continues. Each … [Read more...] about Progress on Tower Mural Aided by Volunteer Painters
Buckhold takes 1st in Inaugural ‘Big Gill Dash for Cash’
Ellie Buckhold, Holly, MI, proudly displays her new rod and reel after garnering first place honors in the first Big Gill Dash for Cash during First Friday, July 7. Ellie also won $100 for her Big ‘Gill. by Thomas Puleo Ellie … [Read more...] about Buckhold takes 1st in Inaugural ‘Big Gill Dash for Cash’
Feeding America Food Truck Comes to Marcellus
The Feeding America Food Truck will be in Marcellus Friday, July 14, 2023 - 11:00 AM - Noon Distribution at Marcellus High School, 303 W. Arbor If you are picking up for another family, please have their complete … [Read more...] about Feeding America Food Truck Comes to Marcellus
New Exhibit at Patch & Remington
The works of Sherwood Snyder, pictured, are on exhibit at Patch & Remington, 115 E. Main. The eclectic collection spans almost 80 years. The works of 95-year-old Sherwood Snyder are on exhibit at Patch & Remington, 115 E. … [Read more...] about New Exhibit at Patch & Remington