SongFarmers of Van Buren County welcome musicians and listeners to the group’s monthly gathering at Porter Township Hall, Sunday, July 16. SongFarmers of Van Buren County welcome musicians and listeners to the group’s monthly gathering, … [Read more...] about SongFarmers of Van Buren County welcome Musicians & Listeners, July 16
Village of Marcellus DDA to Receive Funding and Assistance from National Endowment for the Arts
Marcellus, MI— The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), in partnership with the Housing Assistance Council, is pleased to announce the 2023 communities taking part in this year’s Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design. The Village of … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus DDA to Receive Funding and Assistance from National Endowment for the Arts
Brightwood Farms Hosts 2nd Annual Showmanship Clinic
Past Cass County Fair Showmanship Grand Champion Logan High (at rear) plays the role of judge during Brightwood Farms’ second annual showmanship clinic for members of Creative Kids 4-H Club, Thursday, June 29. Practicing their skills are, … [Read more...] about Brightwood Farms Hosts 2nd Annual Showmanship Clinic
MHS Wildcat Marching Band closing in on Goal for New Uniforms!
The MHS Wildcat Marching Band is closing in on its $40-thousand dollar for new uniforms. The current uniforms were purchased thirty years ago and have long outlived their shelf life. Band Boosters and band members will be selling … [Read more...] about MHS Wildcat Marching Band closing in on Goal for New Uniforms!
Cheers to July! It’s Michigan Beer Month
(LANSING, Mich) – The Michigan Senate has once again named July as Michigan Beer Month this week with the adoption of Senate Resolution 66, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, Senator Stephanie Chang, Senator Jeremy Moss, … [Read more...] about Cheers to July! It’s Michigan Beer Month
Marcellus Memories
July 4, 1963: Star Shannon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shannon of rural Marcellus, is shown at right being crowned Queen of the 20th Annual National Bluegill Frolic by Lt. Gen. Charles G. Dodge, grand marshal of Saturday’s Big Parade … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories
49th Annual ‘Steve’s Run’ – July 14
The 49th running of the Original Road and Trail Race known as Steve’s Run since 1992 takes place in downtown Dowagiac Friday, July 14, 6:00pm in front of City Hall. The race concludes with a beer tent run by Oak+Ash. The race is in … [Read more...] about 49th Annual ‘Steve’s Run’ – July 14
Cass District Library July 2023 Programs
T’ai Chi with Alyse Knepple – Mason/Union Branch – Mondays: 11:00am T’ai Chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Alyse will offer a free introductory class, followed by four weekly classes which will cost $40.00 T’ai … [Read more...] about Cass District Library July 2023 Programs
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine EarthTalk®
Star Magnolia - the #1 suggestion from the National Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Wizard for our area. If you’re looking for a tree that grows medium to fast, enjoys full sun to part shade, and tolerates many different types of soil, Tree … [Read more...] about EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine EarthTalk®
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com The Secret History of “Wokeness” In Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Humpty Dumpty scornfully declares that, “When I use a word, it means just what I choose it to mean.” So what does “woke” mean? … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting – June 13, 2023
President Irwin called the regular, joint meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on June 13, 2023, in the Marcellus Village Hall Fire Station. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Welburn, Thomas, Haley and … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting – June 13, 2023
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
This week, our focus is on two new historical fiction library books. Historical fiction (HF) presents a story set in the past, often during a significant time period, with the time period being an important part of book’s setting and the … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library