Sarah Ayers, co-founder of Patch & Remington and partner in the non-profit Flyover Art, is working to make dreams come true for current business owners, area entrepreneurs and job seekers, by creating a community co-working hub in … [Read more...] about Patch & Remington + Flyover Art: Making Dreams Come True
‘There’s a Story at Every Mailbox’
A conversation only these two Johns could have: John Mooy (left) and John Baker are both sons of rural mail carriers. Mooy, son of long time Marcellus mail carrier Nat Mooy, spoke recently at the Hudson Memorial Building. Baker, owner of … [Read more...] about ‘There’s a Story at Every Mailbox’
It’s Time for the Volinia Pancake & Sausage Breakfast – March 26!
Students at Volinia Outcomes School have been tapping, boiling, and bottling maple syrup in anticipation of this year’s Drive-thru Pancake and Sausage Breakfast, Saturday, March 26, 7:30am - 11:00am. Pictured (left to right) are Hilario … [Read more...] about It’s Time for the Volinia Pancake & Sausage Breakfast – March 26!
NHS Blood Drive Surpasses Goal
Marcellus High School Principal Lynn Wagner (right) provides moral support to MHS student Mackenzie Bishop during the National Honor Society Blood Drive at the high school, March 15. Photo credit: James Smith, MHS “The kids were great; I … [Read more...] about NHS Blood Drive Surpasses Goal
Missing: 124 Village Residents
Did the Village of Marcellus really lose 124 people since 2010? According to figures released recently by the Census Bureau, it did - from 1,198 in 2010 to 1,074 in 2020. Although the Census Bureau’s analysis of the quality of the counts … [Read more...] about Missing: 124 Village Residents
Boulevard Billies Bring Bluegrass to First Friday, July 1
The Boulevard Billies bring a heapin’ helpin’ of fun and American roots music to First Friday, July 1, 5:00 - 8:00pm, in downtown Marcellus. The First Friday group is hosting a Happy Birthday, USA! party, July 1, from 5:00-8:00pm in … [Read more...] about Boulevard Billies Bring Bluegrass to First Friday, July 1
MAHS Museum Update
A small piece of Marcellus' history: the Stone House under construction (1898-1904) on West Main Street, Marcellus. The home is on the National Register of Historic Places. Thanks to the prompting in last week’s News by columnists John … [Read more...] about MAHS Museum Update
As I See It: Ukraine Matters. . . at least to me
by Kay Schten McAdam John Mooy’s “The Ukraine Situation” published in the February 24 edition of The News is very much appreciated by one who cares personally about Ukraine. Why should we care about Ukraine? Why should the … [Read more...] about As I See It: Ukraine Matters. . . at least to me
Village Council Takes Up Annexation Discussion
“I think we should seriously start thinking about annexing property to the Village of Marcellus . . . . We’re running out of where Marcellus can go.” Village President Ron Welburn closed the regular Council meeting of February 8 by … [Read more...] about Village Council Takes Up Annexation Discussion
Black History Month Quiz
The courtyard of the National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis. Test your memory! In February 10's Bits & Pieces on page three of The News by columnist Paula Johnson, we test your knowledge of little-known facts or facts you may have … [Read more...] about Black History Month Quiz
Middle School Investigates Media Club
Marcellus Middle School students mets recently with The News to investigate the formation of a Media Club. Those attending were back row, left to right: Addison Barton, Emma Caudill, Lucy Hughes, Kayleen Webber, Cole Spry. Front row: Morgan … [Read more...] about Middle School Investigates Media Club
As I See It: The COVID Chronicles
Long time readers of The News may recall a regular feature titled “As I See It.” As the title suggests, the musings were one writer’s point-of-view. The Editor hereby lays claim to the feature, due to the circumstances discussed … [Read more...] about As I See It: The COVID Chronicles