The Edwards Corners Bible Church made a large donation to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission. Super Bowl Sunday, February 12, was the final day for congregation members to bring in donations of socks, gloves, mittens, or hats and scarves. At … [Read more...] about Edwards Corners Bible Church Collects 8, 625 items for Gospel Mission
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DDA Welcomes New Board Members – Makes Appointments
The Marcellus Downtown Development Authority is starting the new year with a full complement of board members. Pictured, left to right, are Kay McAdam, Chair; Nicki Hackenberg, Vice Chair; Blake Terrill, newly sworn-in members, Nicole … [Read more...] about DDA Welcomes New Board Members – Makes Appointments
And. . . she’s off!
Chris Nofsinger is on the road! Nofsinger dips her back tire in the Atlantic on her way to the Pacific. The former Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library director is embarking on a 2,900 bike ride to raise funds for the library. Chris … [Read more...] about And. . . she’s off!
More light shines on Shannon School story
Nancy Sziede Smoker, with the help of Grandma Doris Sziede, has helped identify a few of the individuals pictured at the Shannon School on Burlington. Teacher Loraine Swift is in the back row, second from the right. Doris is the third from … [Read more...] about More light shines on Shannon School story
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Losing a Bit of Childhoodby John Mooy For many of us who grew up in Marcellus our childhoods were filled with sports heroes. Those athletes we admired were most often talked about during the season in which they played. Often, we tried … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Bits and Pieces: Famous Landmarks and Their Names
by Paula Johnson Names are an interesting thing. Some names are a continuation within a family, like George Foreman who named his five sons after himself: George, Jr. (II) through George VI. Some names might reflect an ancestor in the … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Famous Landmarks and Their Names
Michigan Works! to Host Hiring Event and Job Fair Readiness Workshop
BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- When employers are asked about their number one concern, they often talk about finding skilled, work-ready talent and Michigan Works! has a solution available to help them do just that with an upcoming hiring … [Read more...] about Michigan Works! to Host Hiring Event and Job Fair Readiness Workshop
Farming for the Future Conference, March 7, 2023, in Lawrence: Soil Health and Nutrient Management
LAWRENCE, MI – Neal Kinsey, soil fertility specialist with Kinsey Ag Services in Charleston, Missouri, and author of the book Hands-on Agronomy, will be the keynote speaker at the Van Buren Conservation District’s annual Farming for the … [Read more...] about Farming for the Future Conference, March 7, 2023, in Lawrence: Soil Health and Nutrient Management
National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Feb. 20 – 26, 2023
SWxSW Corner CISMA Coordinator Alex Florian cleans off his boots to help prevent the spread of invasive species. The SWxSWCorner CISMA has installed boot brush stations like this all around our three county service area. Your friends at … [Read more...] about National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Feb. 20 – 26, 2023
Volinia Township Board of Review
Porter Twp Van Buren County MI
Regular Meeting - January 11, 2023 Supervisor Oxley called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. Members present – Meade, Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt and Packer. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker and six guests. Motion by … [Read more...] about Porter Twp Van Buren County MI
Marcellus Memories
Marcellus Memories: Feb. 20, 1956Frank M. Townsend last week was nominated by President Eisenhower as postmaster of the Marcellus postoffice. Mr. Townsend was one of 450 names submitted to the senate by the President for postmaster … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories