submitted by the Bluegill Frolic Committee This is where it all began! The Frolic started with kids and families out on the water, making memories and showing off their big catches. Every year, our friend … [Read more...] about Bluegill Frolic Fishing Contest 2025
This week in Marcellus’ Culinary History – August 18, 2025
Whew! We’ve almost made it through each section of the Home Arts of Cooking Marcellus Centennial Cookbook, 1879-1979. This next-to-the-last installment of Marcellus’ Culinary History includes some refreshing recipes. Bon Appétit! Beulah … [Read more...] about This week in Marcellus’ Culinary History – August 18, 2025
Team RickWorld still rockin’ the reading!
And how is your summer reading going? Team RickWorld loves suggestions! Let us and The News readers know at editor@marcellusnews.com Justin Ware: Safe Enough by Lee Child. A series of different short stories. Just okayish. … [Read more...] about Team RickWorld still rockin’ the reading!
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Is Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins brilliant. . . or what?
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com A gaggle of self-righteous multimillionaires are now in charge of America’s poverty agencies and policies, and they’ve been flaunting their deeply-held ignorance about poor families – almost none of … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Is Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins brilliant. . . or what?
Cal Thomas: Washington, DC, then and now
by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com I was born in Washington, D.C., at the end of 1942. Growing up in the suburbs there was so little crime it made the front page in the city’s three newspapers. Today, unless someone who works on Capitol … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas: Washington, DC, then and now
Memories from The Marcellus News
From The Marcellus News - June 29, 1939:Large crowds Attend the First Annual Bluegill Frolic: Crowd estimated at 4,600 attended the Bluegill Frolic in Marcellus both afternoon and evening. The gala occasion got under way at 1:30 p.m. … [Read more...] about Memories from The Marcellus News
EarthTalk® – From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine
With the EnergySTAR label disappearing, consumers should know how to still make energy-efficient decisions in their homes. Dear EarthTalk: Now that the Trump administration has scrapped the EnergySTAR program, how can consumers make sure … [Read more...] about EarthTalk® – From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library for the week of August 18, 2025
“Words can inspire. And words can destroy. Choose yours well.” -Robin Sharma. To dig deeper into the power of communication, check out these new nonfiction titles: The CIA Book Club by Charlie English. For almost five decades after … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library for the week of August 18, 2025
Contemplation Corner: “People say, what is the sense of our small effort?”
“People say, what is the sense of our small effort? They cannot see that we must lay one brick at a time, take one step at a time. A pebble cast into a pond causes ripples that spread in all directions. Each one of our thoughts, words and … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: “People say, what is the sense of our small effort?”
DNR researchers to test trail cameras in elk survey
Researchers from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will pilot the use of trail cameras to estimate the state’s elk population as part of a larger research project aimed at determining the most accurate and cost-effective way to … [Read more...] about DNR researchers to test trail cameras in elk survey
SMC signs agreements with WMU
Southwestern Michigan College and Western Michigan University signed psychology and social sciences articulation agreements Monday, August 18. The agreements were signed by SMC Academic Dean Dr. Melissa Kennedy of the School … [Read more...] about SMC signs agreements with WMU
Michigan Works! to host job fair September 4
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 job fair September 4