Marcellus News

by Paula Johnson     I saw a cartoon the other day with a young couple sitting in their living room and a child on the floor playing. The caption read: “Between shorter daylight hours and longer times for getting dressed, it’s … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Getting Dressed and the Constitution

From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine One of the most promising ways to reduce methane is altering cows’ diets. Credit: H. A. Essex, Brightwood Farms Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that cattle cause a large share of global … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®

by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com On Jan. 7, the day after Congress certified Donald J. Trump’s election as the next president of the United States, the U.S. “Border Patrol conducted unannounced raids throughout Bakersfield [CA]... … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File: Rural America has enough problems; why create new ones?

by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com It’s been my honor to know a few real heroes – people who’ve selflessly dared to fight greed and oppression to advance the common good. Diane Wilson, for example.    For forty years, this … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Yes, You Can Fight the Bastards… and Win!

“We would be worse than we are without the good books we have read, more conformist, not as restless, more submissive, and the critical spirit, the engine of progress, would not even exist. Like writing, reading is a protest against the … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: “We would be worse than we are without the good books we have read . . . “

Did you know January is National Hobby Month? Here are two titles at the library that might inspire you to follow your passion! Ingrained: The Making of a Craftsman by Callum Robinson. The eldest son of a master woodworker, Robinson … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library

by Willard Robinson, MHS Class of '49 My grandparents Robinson lived on a farm close to Thompson’s corners about four miles from town.  I stayed with them at various times during my growing up years.  The farm was theirs and they both … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories #21

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Apples are a powerhouse of health benefits and an affordable option for anyone looking to improve their diet in the new year. Whether eaten fresh, sliced into salads, or added to wholesome meals, Michigan … [Read more...] about Three Healthy Reasons for Including Apples in Your Diet

MDHHS preparing to send second shipment of family planning resources   LANSING, Mich. – To ensure Michigan families have access to family planning resources, more than 300 locations across the state continue to offer free … [Read more...] about Free contraception resources still available at more than 300locations through Take Control of Your Birth Control program