Show and Tellby John Mooy Many readers of The News won’t recognize the words “show and tell” but for anyone who was attending elementary school in the fifties and sixties they’ll recognize the term as an activity that we used to love … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
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Bits & Pieces: Brant’s Banana Bread
by Paula Johnson Several weeks ago, I was contacted by a reader who came to my banana bread rescue. When I shared the Lemon Blueberry Bread recipe in my column, I mentioned my failures with banana bread. Brant Cotterman wrote me … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Brant’s Banana Bread
Marcellus Memories
May 9, 1963 - Pictured above (left to right) are Ernie Lozon, Lowell Drake, Walter Wolski, Lyndon Etter and Ernie Schleuder, all members of the Marcellus V.F.W. Bowling team. Paul Roberts is also a member of the team but is not … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories
Sue’s Stitches Open May 19!
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How can we harness the power of AI to fight climate change?-- P.K., Old Forge, PA 18518 No doubt, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to play a significant … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
Marcellus Area Public Notices
Pflug Receives K & M Scholarship for Fall 2023
K & M Machine-Fabricating, Inc. in Cassopolis is proud to announce that Logan Pflug, Ross Beatty High School in Cassopolis, is the 2023 recipient of the Earl G. Marhanka Scholarship. This scholarship program was established in 2001 in … [Read more...] about Pflug Receives K & M Scholarship for Fall 2023
SongFarmers launch 1st Gathering
SongFarmers of Van Buren County invites any and all musicians and listeners to their first gathering, Sunday, May 21, 1:00 - 4:00pm, at the Porter Township Hall, 88040 M-40, Lawton. SongFarmers is an international non-profit … [Read more...] about SongFarmers launch 1st Gathering
Natural Resources Trust Fund grant hopes to create new state game park
LANSING, MI - State Rep. Pauline Wendzel helped pass legislation appropriating a $900,000 grant from the Natural Resources Trust Fund to create a new state game area on the banks of the Paw Paw River in Van Buren County. 351 pristine … [Read more...] about Natural Resources Trust Fund grant hopes to create new state game park
Michigan’s threatened and endangered species list updated: 58 species added, 36 removed, bringing list to 407 species
Trumpeter swans, whose populations have grown as a result of significant conservation efforts by many partners over decades, were recently removed from Michigan’s threatened and endangered species list to the list based on recent … [Read more...] about Michigan’s threatened and endangered species list updated: 58 species added, 36 removed, bringing list to 407 species
Want to Save on Property Taxes and Protect Michigan’s Family Forests? Then, Enroll in MDARD’s Qualified Forest Program
Applications for the 2024 tax year are due by September 1, 2023 LANSING— The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Qualified Forest Program (QFP) announced today it is now accepting applications for the 2024 tax year … [Read more...] about Want to Save on Property Taxes and Protect Michigan’s Family Forests? Then, Enroll in MDARD’s Qualified Forest Program
St. Mark’s Free Community Dinner for May
St. Mark’s Free Dinner will be from 5:30-6:30pm, Thursday May 18, 2023. The church is located at 412 Cedar Street, Paw Paw. The meal will consist of ham and au gratin potatoes, cole slaw and dessert. All in the community are welcome. … [Read more...] about St. Mark’s Free Community Dinner for May