by John Mooy A number of years ago a friend of mine who is a musician wrote a song titled, The Legend of the Dreamer. It’s one of my favorite songs. The opening lines indicate a time that in part has now passed … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories – The Dreamer
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News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of August 4, 2025
Whether you’re hoping to thrive by living off the land or survive an emergency off the grid, you’ll want to check out these new nonfiction titles: The Encyclopedia of Country Living by Emery, Carla. The 50th anniversary edition of the … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of August 4, 2025
EarthTalk®
People across the Northern Hemisphere as far south as the southern U.S. have been able to see the northern lights in recent years due to increase solar storms. Credit: Pexels.com. From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
Contemplation Corner: “At some point in life the world’s beauty becomes enough.”
“At some point in life the world’s beauty becomes enough. You don’t need to photograph, paint, or even remember it. It is enough.” ― Toni Morrison by Pastor Donnie BrooksMarcellus United Methodist … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: “At some point in life the world’s beauty becomes enough.”
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Cass County Fair continues through Saturday, August 2
Mackenzie Schuur, WMU student and member of the MHS Class of 2024, garnered yet another Best of Show at the Cass County Fair. This year’s entry in the Vintage Restoration category is a 1963 Murray Fireball Racer Pedal Car. The restoration … [Read more...] about Cass County Fair continues through Saturday, August 2
Wightman releases statement concerning Marcellus downtown beautification project
The News received the following statement just before going to print July 29. Benton Harbor, Mich.— Wightman & Associates, Inc. is aware of the community’s concerns regarding the Main Street/Downtown Beautification Project in the … [Read more...] about Wightman releases statement concerning Marcellus downtown beautification project
If it’s August 1, 2025, it’s time for First Friday in downtown Marcellus!
First Friday event!Free Candy Bar Bingo!Friday, August 1, 2025, 6:30pm - 8:00pmMarcellus United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall197 W. Main, Marcellus ### … [Read more...] about If it’s August 1, 2025, it’s time for First Friday in downtown Marcellus!
Nixie Out of the Water: A Comic Operetta
Water, the source of all life, is our most precious resource. When Nixie, a Finnish water sprite, comes Out of the Water, the Green World is almost destroyed. Will the Queen be released from the monster? Can the Dragonflies fulfill their … [Read more...] about Nixie Out of the Water: A Comic Operetta
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Grand Opening
by John Mooy Sorry to say I missed another grand opening. This one on Main Street in Marcellus. The renovation, restoration and rejuvenation of one of the best community markets in the country. In operation since 1917. The market … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Grand Opening
Bits & Pieces: Interesting Bits
by Paula Johnson What do softening butter, early toothbrushes and Scotch tape have in common? Nothing, except this week they all appear in my column. Maybe I’m the only one, but sometimes I need more butter than I have … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Interesting Bits
Farm and Food File: ‘Why would federal policy favor legal fictional entities over individual family farms?’
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com That’s a great question and it was asked–and answered–by Jonathan Coppess, an associate professor of law and policy at the University of Illinois, in a “dismaying” July 17 farmdocDAILY analysis of … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File: ‘Why would federal policy favor legal fictional entities over individual family farms?’