This monument, located in Battle Creek, pays homage to those who aided freedom seekers. If you are interested in learning more about Michigan’s ties to the Underground Railroad, including the surprising stories of how everyday jobs … [Read more...] about 2024 Michigan Underground Railroad Heritage Gathering explores jobs, roles that aided freedom seekers
Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council Launches 2024/2025 Makers Trail Passport
The Makers Trail is a fun way to try local craft beverages and earn prizes! BENTON HARBOR, Michigan (September 3, 2024) — It’s time to get wine corks popping, beer foaming and spirits stirring in Southwest Michigan. The 2024/2025 … [Read more...] about Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council Launches 2024/2025 Makers Trail Passport
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
As families are adjusting to students being back in school this month, the library is highlighting two new nonfiction books that parents may find helpful during challenging moments! You’ll Make It (And They Will Too): Everything No One … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Small Town Sounds
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