Supervisor Koshar called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. Citizen Ray Bierbaum led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call: Koshar, Hess, Mroz, and Plummer – Absent: Schick Hess mentioned adding Zoning Resolution under New Business to the … [Read more...] about Marcellus Township Regular Board Meeting Minutes – June 18, 2024
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As I See It: Preserving the Past
The photo above from the Nat Mooy Collection was labeled “Chet Emmons,” but without a date. A couple of curious things are 1) what type of Cree Coach unit is it? and 2) what are they doing? The photo was taken on West Main across the street … [Read more...] about As I See It: Preserving the Past
Take a break: Labor Day 2024 is Monday, September 2
Speaking of laboring. . . the above photo from the Nat Mooy Collection was loaned recently to the Marcellus Area Historical Society. If you were around 50 years ago - the photo was taken in 1974 - you may remember Pug Schmidt who worked for … [Read more...] about Take a break: Labor Day 2024 is Monday, September 2
Sunshine, Summertime and Smiles
Young entrepreneur Mallory Niskala of Marcellus welcomes customers to Mallory’s Sunshine Summertime lemonade stand at Big Fish Lake. In the dog days of summer it can be difficult to get kids motivated. Mallory Niskala of Marcellus found … [Read more...] about Sunshine, Summertime and Smiles
Michigan Works! Announces Employer Lineup at Upcoming Job Fair
BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- If you’re looking for a job, you’ll want to join Michigan Works! at their next hiring event where an estimated 25 employers will be meeting with candidates to fill their open positions. The next hiring event … [Read more...] about Michigan Works! Announces Employer Lineup at Upcoming Job Fair
Residents of Cass and Van Buren county ties invited to flood plan open house
CASS COUNTY, Mich. — Local, state and federal officials are working to reduce the effects of severe weather and natural disasters. On Tuesday, Sept. 10, FEMA will hold an in-person Open House in Cassopolis. At this event, FEMA will answer … [Read more...] about Residents of Cass and Van Buren county ties invited to flood plan open house
Bits & Pieces: Beautiful or Ugly
by Paula Johnson Many years ago, Curt treated me to a cruise anywhere I wanted to go. At the time, I was less traveled than I am today. I had often been intrigued with the area around the Baltic Sea. Holland American had a wonderful … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Beautiful or Ugly
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine A recent report found that 20% of 59 different produce categories posed significant health risks to consumers despite current pesticide limits. Dear EarthTalk: What’s the most … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: The Right-wing Attack on Social Security is Un-American
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Right-wing ideologues are mounting a three-pronged fraud trying to delegitimize Social Security, slash its benefits, then – zzzzzt – kill it. First, they tried to demonize our public … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: The Right-wing Attack on Social Security is Un-American
Farm and Food File: Alternative diesel fuels the law of unintended consequences
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com In our increasingly urgent quest to clean up our climate-altering, carbon-fueled culture, biodiesel and renewable diesel have become two new darlings of alternative fuel advocates. … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File: Alternative diesel fuels the law of unintended consequences
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
This week, the library is highlighting two works of adult fiction. The first is the book that has been chosen for our next Community Read on September 19, 2024, at 6 PM. The library has one copy of this book—we have ordered additional … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Contemplation Corner: “Going the Extra Mile”
Dr. Steven F. Pace To go the extra mile means to do more than we are required. This expression is often associated with customer service and going above and beyond what is needed. This can also be done on an individual level by listening … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: “Going the Extra Mile”