It turns out plants can talk, at least if you mean send out chemical signals to each other. Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that plants communicate by sending chemical signals through the air? - -- Melissa Hart, via email Recent research … [Read more...] about EarthTalk® – From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine: Plants can talk!
News from the Marcellus Library for the week of January 12, 2026
Does technology frustrate you? Not sure how to get started? The Marcellus Library can help! Join us for our new workshop series: “Getting Started with Google Suite” to breathe easier in and around your email box and online … [Read more...] about News from the Marcellus Library for the week of January 12, 2026
Letter to the Editor – January 15, 2026
Dear Editor, It was an unusual holiday season this year with both the Christmas and New Year celebration days falling on Marcellus News release days! It made me realize just how much I appreciate having this … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor – January 15, 2026
Village reports sewer overflow
Village of Marcellus, Michigan – The Village of Marcellus reported a sewer overflow from East Lift Station No. 1 on January 3, 2026, after a valve in the system was not opened during operation. The Village’s drinking water system and … [Read more...] about Village reports sewer overflow
Michigan Works! To host February Job Fair
BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- If you’re looking for a job, you’ll want to join Michigan Works! at their next job fair where an estimated 25 employers will be meeting with candidates to fill their open positions. The next event will … [Read more...] about Michigan Works! To host February Job Fair
MSU Extension’s Citizen Planner Program to be offered in Hastings, MI beginning March 3
Michigan State University Extension is offering its premiere Michigan Citizen Planner program in Hastings, MI (Barry County) beginning March 3rd. Citizen Planner offers land use education for locally appointed and elected planning officials … [Read more...] about MSU Extension’s Citizen Planner Program to be offered in Hastings, MI beginning March 3
Turk Seeks Votes for MEC Board
Public Notice – January 15, 2026
Michigan licenses first dental therapist to help increase access to care; address workforce shortages
Ferris State University preparing to launch dental therapy program LANSING, Mich. – As part of an effort by the Michigan Department of Health and … [Read more...] about Michigan licenses first dental therapist to help increase access to care; address workforce shortages
Michigan Lottery Contributes More Than $1 Billion to Schools for Seventh Consecutive Year
Tops $30 Billion in Contribution Since 1972 LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Lottery contributed more than $1 billion to the School Aid Fund for the seventh … [Read more...] about Michigan Lottery Contributes More Than $1 Billion to Schools for Seventh Consecutive Year
2026 Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade Accepting Applications
It is that time of year once again when preparations for the annual Grand Floral Parade commence. This longstanding tradition in Southwest Michigan invites participation from new units. If your service club or business would like to … [Read more...] about 2026 Blossomtime Grand Floral Parade Accepting Applications
Beckwith Theatre Company Presents 2nd Annual Local Playwright Festival of 10-Minute Plays
Festival Returns by Popular Demand to Celebrate Southwest Michigan’s Homegrown Theatre Talent\ Dowagiac, MI – Beckwith Theatre Company kicks off its season with the return of the Local Playwright Festival, a dynamic showcase of original … [Read more...] about Beckwith Theatre Company Presents 2nd Annual Local Playwright Festival of 10-Minute Plays