This week the library is highlighting two new non-fiction acquisitions with the same theme: SHARKS! Sharks Don’t Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist by Jasmin Graham, with Makeba Rasin. You never forget your first shark. For … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
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Deer hunting regulation changes: What you need to know for 2024
On July 11, 2024, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved the scheduled deer hunting regulations for this fall. The full package of regulations includes updates that won't begin until after the 2024 seasons have ended; those … [Read more...] about Deer hunting regulation changes: What you need to know for 2024
Farm Production Expenditures Up More than 6 Percent
Farm production expenditures in the United States are estimated at $481.9 billion for 2023, up from $452.5 billion in 2022. The 2023 total farm production expenditures are up 6.5 percent compared with 2022 total farm production … [Read more...] about Farm Production Expenditures Up More than 6 Percent
Michigan June Agricultural Prices
Michigan June Agricultural Prices Prices received by Michigan farmers for the full month of June 2024 are listed in the table below. So … [Read more...] about Michigan June Agricultural Prices
Endangered Butterfly Species Population Grows Due to John Ball Zoo, Partners’ Conservation Efforts
Grand Rapids, MI – John Ball Zoo and its conservation partners have made significant progress in the conservation of one of the world’s rarest butterflies – the Poweshiek skipperling. The Zoo works closely with several partners … [Read more...] about Endangered Butterfly Species Population Grows Due to John Ball Zoo, Partners’ Conservation Efforts
Contemplation Corner: We Can Trust the Bible
Harry Sponseller The Bible was written over a period of 2,000 years by 40 different writers and 66 books with the same thread running through them all. God, who loved the world, is a strong argument in its favor. … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: We Can Trust the Bible
No matter which way you sling it – You Can’t Beat Ron’s Meat!
Team Terrill in a 2022 News photo proclaiming there is “No ‘Off’ in Our Future.” Even though Marcellus’ favorite meat slinger, Ron Terrill, passed away July 21, Terrill’s Market is poised to carry on for a grateful community. Pictured, … [Read more...] about No matter which way you sling it – You Can’t Beat Ron’s Meat!
Wellhead Committee vs. Solar Panels
submitted by Dean McKenzieMember, Marcellus Wellhead Protection Committee On July 24, 2024 at a joint public hearing of the Marcellus Township Board and the Marcellus Planning Committee, it was unanimously voted to approve … [Read more...] about Wellhead Committee vs. Solar Panels
Schuur adds another Best of Show to her restoration résumé
The bright red 1927 Mack Truck, formerly a rusty, tossed away toy, is an amazing work of restoration by recent MHS grad Mackenzie Schuur. -News Photo The Marcellus Area Historical Society gets a moment to humble-brag a bit … [Read more...] about Schuur adds another Best of Show to her restoration résumé
Annual Bluegill Frolic is August 16 and 17, 2024!
The Glory Years of the Bluegill Frolicsubmitted by the 2024 Bluegill Frolic Committee The Inaugural Bluegill Frolic, held in 1939, was a celebration surrounding the official opening weekend of the Michigan fishing … [Read more...] about Annual Bluegill Frolic is August 16 and 17, 2024!
August 6 Primary Election Filings
A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party’s candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates … [Read more...] about August 6 Primary Election Filings
Primary Election is Tuesday, August 6, 2024!
August 6, 2024, Primary Election Ballot Proposals COUNTY RENEWAL - DRUG ENFORCEMENTMILLAGEShall there be approved a renewal of a 0.4751 mill levy in taxable valuation in Cass County on real and tangible personal property for a period … [Read more...] about Primary Election is Tuesday, August 6, 2024!