Due to the Editor’s absence, News columnist Paula Johnson graciously covered the July 22, 2025, regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council. These are the notes from that meeting. by Paula Johnson Attorney Dan Hatch gave an … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Meeting Update
Bits & Pieces: Navy Ice Cream
by Paula Johnson The other day I had an interesting bit of US history wave across my inbox. The Navy is famous and infamous for many things since its establishment by the Continental Congress in October 1775. For me, it’s … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Navy Ice Cream
Bits & Pieces: Questions
by Paula Johnson Almost as soon as we can talk, we begin asking questions. Why? Because…. Why? Because… What’s that? Are we there yet? We expect young ones to ask questions. That is one way in which we learn. But we … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Questions
Bits & Pieces: July Trivia
by Paula Johnson Oh my, July is here and school supplies will be available everywhere. Time to sharpen our minds as well as our pencils. Questions:1. What was Memorial Day first named? 2. Which two foods can you mail without a … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: July Trivia
Bits & Pieces: Southern Peach Cobbler
by Paula Johnson In last week’s issue of The Marcellus News, I noticed that this week our editor is presenting recipes from the past for Meats and Casseroles. I perfect time for my outstanding peach cobbler dessert to accompany one of … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Southern Peach Cobbler
Bird & Pieces: Healthy Potato Chips
by Paula Johnson Being gluten intolerant does limit one’s food choices. However, all snacks are not off limits. Moderation is another consideration. That is why I was attracted to the concept of healthy potato chips. … [Read more...] about Bird & Pieces: Healthy Potato Chips
Bits & Pieces: June Trivia
by Paula Johnson Questions1. What is a pilcrow?2. What product originating in 1902 made pecan pie famous in the 20s?3. A “mickey” is a measure of what unit?4. The first comedy to win an Academy Award for Best Picture was __?5. How did … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: June Trivia
Bits & Pieces: Mule Path
Hardy Cemetery Road, Kentucky by Paula Johnson It’s been a while since I’ve shared a travelogue. Curt and I haven’t been to many places lately. We decided that his recent trip to Cleveland Clinic would be a good time to explore … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Mule Path
Bits & Pieces: Bicycle Emancipation
by Paula Johnson Within the past few weeks, I was talking with a friend who lamented that she was in a restaurant and saw a young couple sitting opposite each other and on their phones – not talking to each other nor even looking at each … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Bicycle Emancipation
Bits & Pieces: Friendly Recipe
by Paula Johnson Ah, retirement! I still have piddly bookkeeping for the farm, but nothing as it used to be. The phone in the office is not only quiet – it is missing! I took out all the landlines that plugged into the wall sockets and … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Friendly Recipe
Bits & Pieces: Optical Illusions
by Paula Johnson Optical illusions appear everywhere. One of the most famous is the one with the old lady/young lady. When I first saw it, they both came to me, but upon further viewing, I could only see the old lady. … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Optical Illusions
Bits & Pieces: May Trivia
by Paula Johnson Welcome May! May is the month of my favorite fruit pie – rhubarb (sorry, John, without strawberries). Some of my favorite people are May babies: sister Chris, Sarah Essex, Norm Carlson, nephew Dylan Porter, cousin … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: May Trivia