Marcellus News

(Oh, the connections in a small town)  by John Mooy   Of all the people I know - I don’t know many - who whenever you saw them, you were invited through their smile alone to be a little more upbeat.  Marcia played that … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Marcia Hirshey Lofts

Can someone give rural America some love?  by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com President Donald J. Trump loves to point out that farmers “love” him. The Nov. 2024 election results prove it’s no boast.    In fact, while … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File for the week of January 11, 2026

Up in the Sky…It’s a Bird, a Plane…an AI Data Center! by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com In my childhood years, I got to experience something I’ve cherished ever since: Starry nights. I was lucky to spend time during the summers on … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist – January 15, 2026

“For what you see and hear depends a good deal on where you are standing: it also depends on what sort of person you are.” – C.S. Lewis, The Magician’s Nephew by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com Let’s start with the shooting of Renee Good, … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas: It depends on where you stand

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!

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

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 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

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

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