The MHS Wildcat Marching Band is closing in on its $40-thousand dollar for new uniforms. The current uniforms were purchased thirty years ago and have long outlived their shelf life. Band Boosters and band members will be selling … [Read more...] about MHS Wildcat Marching Band closing in on Goal for New Uniforms!
Cheers to July! It’s Michigan Beer Month
(LANSING, Mich) – The Michigan Senate has once again named July as Michigan Beer Month this week with the adoption of Senate Resolution 66, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, Senator Stephanie Chang, Senator Jeremy Moss, … [Read more...] about Cheers to July! It’s Michigan Beer Month
Marcellus Memories
July 4, 1963: Star Shannon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shannon of rural Marcellus, is shown at right being crowned Queen of the 20th Annual National Bluegill Frolic by Lt. Gen. Charles G. Dodge, grand marshal of Saturday’s Big Parade … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories
49th Annual ‘Steve’s Run’ – July 14
The 49th running of the Original Road and Trail Race known as Steve’s Run since 1992 takes place in downtown Dowagiac Friday, July 14, 6:00pm in front of City Hall. The race concludes with a beer tent run by Oak+Ash. The race is in … [Read more...] about 49th Annual ‘Steve’s Run’ – July 14
Cass District Library July 2023 Programs
T’ai Chi with Alyse Knepple – Mason/Union Branch – Mondays: 11:00am T’ai Chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Alyse will offer a free introductory class, followed by four weekly classes which will cost $40.00 T’ai … [Read more...] about Cass District Library July 2023 Programs
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine EarthTalk®
Star Magnolia - the #1 suggestion from the National Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Wizard for our area. If you’re looking for a tree that grows medium to fast, enjoys full sun to part shade, and tolerates many different types of soil, Tree … [Read more...] about EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine EarthTalk®
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com The Secret History of “Wokeness” In Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Humpty Dumpty scornfully declares that, “When I use a word, it means just what I choose it to mean.” So what does “woke” mean? … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting – June 13, 2023
President Irwin called the regular, joint meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on June 13, 2023, in the Marcellus Village Hall Fire Station. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Welburn, Thomas, Haley and … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting – June 13, 2023
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
This week, our focus is on two new historical fiction library books. Historical fiction (HF) presents a story set in the past, often during a significant time period, with the time period being an important part of book’s setting and the … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Freshwater friends: Who’s under that shell
Painted turtles are Michigan’s state reptile and are commonly spotted basking on top of logs on sunny days. Paige Filice and Alexa WarwickMichigan State University Extension Michigan’s lakes, streams, and wetlands are home to ten … [Read more...] about Freshwater friends: Who’s under that shell
Michigan Acreage Summary/June Hogs and Pigs
USDA-----Michigan farmers planted more corn acres and fewer soybean acres in 2023 than they did in 2022. Periods of cold and wet weather throughout the spring hindered fieldwork activities, but dryer, warmer conditions in mid- to late May … [Read more...] about Michigan Acreage Summary/June Hogs and Pigs
Michigan traffic fatalities remain alarmingly high
Data shows some good news as teen and alcohol-involved deaths decreased during 2022 Michigan traffic crash deaths remained above 1,100 according to recently released data from the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information … [Read more...] about Michigan traffic fatalities remain alarmingly high