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Members of VFW Post #4054 saluted their fallen comrades during Memorial Day services at Bly Cemetery, Monday, May 29. Pictured left to right are Hank Preis, Gary Primm and Roger Bower. Members of VFW Post #4054 participating in the … [Read more...] about Memorial Day 2023: VFW Post #4054 Salutes Fallen Comrades

Dear Readers: As mentioned in a previous edition of The News, after a mere 118 years, The Marcellus News is no longer located at 149 E. Main, Marcellus. The move, however, will not impact the delivery of The Only Newspaper in the World … [Read more...] about A Letter From the Editor

It may be cliché, but it is wise to make hay while the sun shines. While it wasn’t exactly the phrase he used, Wightman Senior Civil Engineer Frank Rinaldi implied as much during his presentation to the Marcellus Village Council on … [Read more...] about Village Council Seeking Funds for Additions to Water Project: Orange Cones/Barrels are Our Friends 

June 12, 1975: Athletic Boosters Club President Don Chucta congratulates Wade Bent for his selection as “Outstanding Athlete of The Year” at the annual Spring Sports Award Banquet last Wednesday, June 4, held in the High School cafetorium. … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories

From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is it possible to retrofit an old car with an Electric Vehicle drivetrain?             – Jerry M., via email It is definitely possible … [Read more...] about EarthTalk® 

Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com How Perverse is the GOP’s Book Banning Crusade? Tiptoeing around the democratic process, Indiana’s Republican legislature has become the latest of that ilk to slap its local school librarians with an … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist

by Paula Johnson John and I have always been inquisitive beings. In fact, I think I can go so far (and still have John agree with me) to say that we are even “lifelong learners.” That is not to say that we are scholarly, certainly some … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Lifelong Learning

Arrowheadsby John Mooy About this time of the year a fellow came into town (Marcellus) on his small Ford tractor with a plow attached to the back. He would drive up one street and down the next and for a nominal fee would quickly plow … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories

SongFarmers of Van Buren County will host a gathering of musicians and listeners on Sunday, June 18, 2023. The event will be held at Porter Township Hall, 88040 M-40, Lawton, MI. This event is Free! Subsequent events will be held the 3rd … [Read more...] about International Non-profit Comes to SongFarmers of Van Buren County Gatherings every 3rd Sunday

A Kirtland’s warbler is shown perched in a jack pine tree in Lower Michigan by Kathleen LaveyCommunications representative,Forest Resources DivisionMichigan Department of Natural Resources The tiny, gray-and-yellow bird known as the … [Read more...] about Showcasing the DNR: The Kirtland’s Warbler is Many Things