Top News

John Mooy’s raven soon to be carved in Porturo black marble. by John Mooy The Corvid family is the group of birds we have come to know that include ravens, crows, magpies and jays.  They are inquisitive and curious birds.  My … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Corvid Family

The Marcellus United Methodist Church announces an update to its Sunday worship, effective July 5, 2026.  To accommodate the church’s new connection with St. Paul’s UMC in Lawton, the Sunday worship service in Marcellus will now begin at … [Read more...] about UMC updates Sunday service schedule beginning July 5

### … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories – June 23 and 25

Good luck eating that cotton sandwichby Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com    The June World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) from USDA contains a paradox policymakers might want to note: domestic stocks of unsold … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File: Good luck eating that cotton sandwich

Good News: Wind Energy Now Surpasses Blowhards of Dirty Energy by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com   Once upon a time, conservative ideologues opposed government interference in the holy magic of the marketplace.    … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Good News!

Some researchers think microplastics may be accumulating in your body if you wear a lot of polyester.  EarthTalkFrom the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that polyester clothing might be a … [Read more...] about Earth Talk: Polyester clothes

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures next to first lady Melania Trump during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump is hosting a series of … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas: A Deal with the Devil

by Paula Johnson Over the last several weeks, I have run across some interesting “bits and pieces” of health information. To be clear, I am NOT a health nut. I am not even a gym rat – though I do have two siblings I would put in that … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Standing on one leg

  Of course the Marcellus Township Library has a variety of book clubs for you to join or pop in on!     We have two bring-your-own book style book clubs–you bring whatever you’ve been reading to share with the group. The … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library for the week of June 22, 2026

“As long as we are lonely, we cannot be hospitable because as lonely people we cannot create free space. Our own need to still our inner cravings of loneliness makes us cling to others instead of creating space for them.” -Henri Nouwen … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: “As long as we are lonely . . . “

by Carlie Jonas, project associateCenter for Rural Affairs    Across the U.S., rural grocery store owners are doing far more than stocking shelves. Running a grocery in a small town is more complex, and more essential, than it … [Read more...] about Guest opinion: 5 lessons from rural grocery stores

107 years after celebrating the return of family who fought in World War 1, descendants of Uriah Mason Adams and Jane McKain Adams will mark the occasion by gathering at the family’s Centennial farm.    The first family … [Read more...] about 107th Adams McKain Family Reunion to be held on July 11, 2026