While the photo above has nothing really to do with Small Town Sounds, for anyone who remembers a visit to Doc Adams’ office, if might be Small Town Smells. John Mooy, at right, with Doc Adams in 1974, remembers oh so well the antiseptic … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Small Town Sounds
Signage installed at mural on South Centre Street
Signage has been installed at the mural on South Centre Street that provides insight into the images seen on the tower, which was painted in 2023. The stone markers says: “Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi) people have and continue to live in this … [Read more...] about Signage installed at mural on South Centre Street
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Clover lawns can be planted over grass lawns for an easy installation process — and are low growing meaning little to no mowing! Dear EarthTalk: Are there any grasses for lawns and … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
Porter Township Van Buren County – Meeting Minutes
Election Commission Meeting July 10, 2024Supervisor Oxley called the meeting to order at 6:45 pm. Members present, Oxley, Nesbitt, and Smith Motion by Nesbitt with support by Oxley to approve Clerk Smith’s recommendation for Election … [Read more...] about Porter Township Van Buren County – Meeting Minutes
MHS Marching Band “takes show on the road” – Whippy Dip welcomes Wildcats!
The Marcellus Wildcat Marching Band made their annual pilgrimmage to the Wildcat Whippy Dip to perform a mini-concert in exchange for ice cream, Friday, August 9. The band regaled Whippy owner Nicki Hostetler, center, with two selections … [Read more...] about MHS Marching Band “takes show on the road” – Whippy Dip welcomes Wildcats!
2024 Bluegill Frolic is Friday and Saturday, August 16 and 17!
It’s all fun and games until someone gets wet! If The News is lucky, it won’t be Aunt Kay! The News is challenging Marcellus Elementary School Principal, Sarah Bischoff, “Mrs. B,” to a dunk off during the Bluegill Frolic. The News will be … [Read more...] about 2024 Bluegill Frolic is Friday and Saturday, August 16 and 17!
Community Yard Sale
Community Yard Sale 2024Friday - Sunday, August 23 - 25If your sale isn’t listed here, just add your sign to your yard! 202 E. Arbor * 205 E Main * M-40 Speedway * 93773 Siebert Ave * 505 E Main * 404 Woodland176 W Read * 320 Dibble * … [Read more...] about Community Yard Sale
Happy Birthday – August 14 – to the Welburn Twins from The Marcellus News
Farm and Food File: You’re fired! Trump’s deportation plan would gut half ag labor force
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Nearly 45 percent of all agricultural workers in the U.S. today–950,000 of an estimated 2.2 million farmworkers–are “unauthorized” migrants working illegally on American farms and … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File: You’re fired! Trump’s deportation plan would gut half ag labor force
Farm Production Expenditures Up More than 6 Percent
Farm production expenditures in the United States are estimated at $481.9 billion for 2023, up from $452.5 billion in 2022. The 2023 total farm production expenditures are up 6.5 percent compared with 2022 total farm production … [Read more...] about Farm Production Expenditures Up More than 6 Percent
Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
This week, the library is highlighting a new adult fiction book and a new adult non-fiction book. The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (available in large print). This gripping mystery revolves around a prominent banking family’s troubled … [Read more...] about Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
As I See It: Will the real Marcellus please stand up . . .
by Kay Schten McAdam, EditorThe Marcellus NewsPlease note the use of a personal pronoun in the headline. . . Wednesday, July 3, 2024, was a delightful day for The News on both a professional and personal level. I got to hang out with … [Read more...] about As I See It: Will the real Marcellus please stand up . . .