“When people put profit before righteousness, they cannot be satisfied without graspingfor more.” ― Mencius by Pastor Donnie BrooksMarcellus United Methodist Church Mencius was a 4th century Chinese Confucian … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: “When people put profit before righteousness . . .”
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Governor Whitmer Announces 129 New Jobs Across Van Buren, Shiawassee, and Kalamazoo Counties
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced recently three business expansion projects receiving Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) support that will help create 129 new jobs and result in over $23 million in total capital investment in … [Read more...] about Governor Whitmer Announces 129 New Jobs Across Van Buren, Shiawassee, and Kalamazoo Counties
Michigan Delegation Embarks on Investment Mission to the UK and Ireland to Strengthen Economic and Tourism Ties
LANSING, Mich. – On Sunday, March 23, Governor Gretchen Whitmer embarked on a weeklong international investment mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland to reinforce Michigan’s commitment to expanding trade, tourism, and economic … [Read more...] about Michigan Delegation Embarks on Investment Mission to the UK and Ireland to Strengthen Economic and Tourism Ties
Michigan Retailers See Drastic Drop in February Sales Activity
Retail Index down over 20 points LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Retailers Association reports that February 2025’s Retail Index decreased to 41.5, a steep decline compared to January’s 62.2 on the 100-point Retail Index. This marks the first … [Read more...] about Michigan Retailers See Drastic Drop in February Sales Activity
Women’s History Month 2025 – Frances “Fran” Alvord Harris
“Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations” From the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame meet Frances “Fran” Alvord Harris1909- 1998 Fran Harris of Westland began her broadcasting career at a … [Read more...] about Women’s History Month 2025 – Frances “Fran” Alvord Harris
March is National Reading Month
March is National Reading Month Suggested titles from The Marcellus News Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell The Good Wife of Bath by Karen Brooks Lone Women by Victor LaValle The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn The Guest List by Lucy … [Read more...] about March is National Reading Month
Boutique Closing Sale
Public Notice – Marcellus Township Planning Commission
Newberg Township General Meeting – March 10, 2025
The Newberg Township Board met at the Newberg Township Fire Department in regular session on March 10, 2025. at 7:00pm. Supervisor Covey led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Clerk Duff called … [Read more...] about Newberg Township General Meeting – March 10, 2025
Show up for your library and celebrate 20 years of MelCat
Marcellus Library Director Patty Buckhold (at left), with staff members Morgan Ludlow and Gloria Jurado-Long. The library is set to celebrate 100 years of service to the community later this year. -News Photo This project – MeL - … [Read more...] about Show up for your library and celebrate 20 years of MelCat
MHS Drama Club presents “Clue” March 22 and 23
The Marcellus High School Drama Club, above, presents Clue - High School Edition, Saturday, March 22, 7pm, and Sunday, March 23, 2:00pm, in the MHS Varsity Gym. Marcellus High School Drama ClubPRESENTSCLUE: ON STAGE (HIGH SCHOOL … [Read more...] about MHS Drama Club presents “Clue” March 22 and 23
First cougar cubs verified in Michigan in more than a century
Photo of cougar cub contributed by a resident who wishes to remain anonymous For the first time in more than 100 years, cougar cubs have been discovered living in the Michigan wild. State biologists on Wednesday confirmed the … [Read more...] about First cougar cubs verified in Michigan in more than a century