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Marcellus, MI – The former Tailgater building in Marcellus is on track for significant restoration as part of a county-wide initiative funded by the Blight Elimination Grant (BEG) awarded to the Cass County Land Bank Authority. The project, … [Read more...] about Abatement and Restoration Efforts Set to Begin at Former Tailgater Building

Art consultant, curator, and founder of Detroit-based Embrace Creatives, Andrea Bogart, pictured, and Sarah Ayers have teamed up to present ‘Try Something New,’ an exhibit of various styles of art at Patch & Remington now through … [Read more...] about ‘Try Something New’ at Patch & Remington

Village of Marcellus, Michigan — The Village of Marcellus reported a sewer overflow from its collection system, triggered by a break in the east force main of the sewer system. “The Village of Marcellus’s drinking water system was … [Read more...] about Special Notice from the Village of Marcellus

Bourbon Brothers, a Kalamazoo area band, is coming to town for Oktoberfest, September 28. The group focuses on blending traditional instrumentation and voicings with modern perspectives and a bluegrass feel. The group is all about having … [Read more...] about Prost! DDA hosts 2nd annual Oktoberfest September 28

Marcellus Memories #18by Willard Robinson, MHS Class of ‘49    I grew up in the red brick house that had been Dr. Davis’s home until he died during the flu pandemic of 1918.  We moved in with the doctor’s third wife Edna … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories

by John Mooy Throughout history there have been many moments that we found to be meaningful and worth remembering.  While some of those moments are bigger than others, I had such a moment take place last Saturday at of all places … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: A Touching Moment

by Paula Johnson     A couple of interesting items came through my inbox recently and started me thinking. Of course, those who have known me a long time will tell you that can be a scary situation.    Although … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Coins

by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com   When you set a record ag trade deficit for the third consecutive year, the decline isn’t an aberration or a coincidence. It is, in fact, growing proof that a key element of your national ag policy … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File: US Ag exports continue to slide

From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Homeowners can claim a tax credit of up to $8,000 for installing an electric heat pump under the termsof the Inflation Reduction Act. Dear EarthTalk: How can homeowners make their … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®

by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com A farmer was asked what he’d do if he won a million-dollar lottery. “Well,” he said, “I guess I’d just keep farming ‘til the money runs out.”    Trying to make a living as a farmer is … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Why Are We Letting Corporate Profiteers Write America’s Farm and Food Policy?

There were no seconds in the third annual Marcellus Home Arts Bake Off during First Friday, September 6. No seconds as in no second place.      Tying for first were Carole Ransbottom and Jason Shenfeld. Taking the bronze was … [Read more...] about No seconds in the 3rd Annual Marcellus Home Arts Bake Off 

Southwest Michigan Reads, a partnership of eight library systems, is inviting readers to investigate Michigan’s murderous history with 2024 visiting author Tobin Buhk.     A Michigan author and researcher, Buhk presents a … [Read more...] about Southwest Michigan Reads Announces Visiting Author for 2024