LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the launch of a $5 million grant program to assist local governments in addressing critical needs in recruiting and training first responders. “First responders are … [Read more...] about Governor Whitmer Announces $5 Million Grant Program for Training and Recruitment of First Responders
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Library News for the week of January 3 The practice of making New Year’s resolutions is thought to have begun with the ancient Babylonians making promises to their gods. In modern times, we treat resolutions as an opportunity to improve … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings
Regular Meeting - December 14, 2021 President Welburn called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on December 14, 2021. Trustees present: Simmons, Irwin, Thomas, Wilcox, Oswalt and … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings
James Wiseman
July 10, 1937 ~ December 30, 2021 Jim or James (‘JW’) H. Wiseman, of Jones, Michigan, founder, and owner of Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area, passed away Thursday, December 30th with his 3 … [Read more...] about James Wiseman
Lois Eleanor Fox
January 18, 1921 ~ December 31, 2021 Lois Eleanor Fox, 100 of Volinia, Michigan passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, in Dowagiac. She was born in Bristol, Indiana on January 18, 1921, the daughter of William Jasper Morris and Edith … [Read more...] about Lois Eleanor Fox
Thank You for Adding a Bow to the Marcellus Tree of Remembrance
Thank you for adding a bow to the Marcellus Tree of Remembrance. Terry Roberts reports that the community raised $1250.00 for the Community Food Pantry! … [Read more...] about Thank You for Adding a Bow to the Marcellus Tree of Remembrance
Gerald L. Melville 10/20/1923 ~ 12/28/2021
Gerald Melville, 98 of Marcellus Michigan passed away peacefully at home with his family on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. He was born October 20, 1923, in South Bend, IN., to Edmund Marshall Melville and Mabel Johnson Melville. He … [Read more...] about Gerald L. Melville 10/20/1923 ~ 12/28/2021
Editor’s Pick for Top Story of 2021
Village President Pro-Tem Dennis Irwin displays a gooseneck lead service line that is mandated for removal by the State of Michigan. The story in the June 17, 2021, edition of The News began “We are not alone,” says Dennis Irwin, … [Read more...] about Editor’s Pick for Top Story of 2021
Santa’s Firefighters Spread Holiday Joy
Santa’s Firefighters spread joy through the community Wednesday, December 22, delivering gifts and more to thirteen deserving families. According to Brad Spears, organizer/firefighter/EMT, twelve collection boxes were located throughout … [Read more...] about Santa’s Firefighters Spread Holiday Joy
Layman’s Corner
Q: Amy writes: Mathew 24:35 says that God’s words are eternal. That being the case, why has there been over the years a constant attack on the Bible along with a fierce effort to destroy it? A: Great question Amy, … [Read more...] about Layman’s Corner
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Library News for the week of December 27, 2021 Fiction: The Inn on Sweetbriar Lane by Jeannie Chin; Mercy (Atlee Pine #4) by David Baldacci; Never by Ken Follett; No One Will Miss Her by Kat Rosenfield; Oh William! by … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
SMC Volleyball Announces New Coach
DOWAGIAC---Southwestern Michigan College has announced that alumna Jenny Nate has joined the athletic department as Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball. The NJCAA approved SMC’s return to intercollegiate athletics in late 2020. … [Read more...] about SMC Volleyball Announces New Coach