Bob and Carol Bainbridge were lifelong residents of Marcellus, farming until they retired and moved to Hemlock Lake. A few years ago Bob passed away and Carol passed away on August 3, 2023—just one month short of her 100th birthday … [Read more...] about Carol’s Granola
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Michigan Apple Growers to Harvest 32 Million Bushels in 2023
CHICAGO – Michigan’s official crop estimate of 32 million bushels (1.344 billion lbs.) of apples was announced recently as part of the USApple Outlook meeting which is held in Chicago. The 2023 estimate is above average for the Michigan … [Read more...] about Michigan Apple Growers to Harvest 32 Million Bushels in 2023
Ambulance Service Changes in Cass County now in effect
The Cass County Medical Control Authority announces that effective Friday, August 18, 2023, at 7:00 am, Pride Care Ambulance Service permanently ceased emergency and non-emergency ambulance service operations in all of Cass County. … [Read more...] about Ambulance Service Changes in Cass County now in effect
Marcellus Township Regular Board Meeting Minutes – July 18, 2023
Supervisor Koshar called the meeting to order at 6:00pm and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call: Koshar, Hess, Mroz, Plummer, Schick Motion by Schick, second by Koshar, to approve the agenda with the addition of budget amendments … [Read more...] about Marcellus Township Regular Board Meeting Minutes – July 18, 2023
Newell Agency Inc.: Marcellus is our second home
Brad Newell is happy to be here. The Decatur native and brother, Jay, purchased the Abbott & Powers Agency, July 1, and are excited to serve the community they consider their second home. Mary Morlan (pictured) and agent Ryan Jackson … [Read more...] about Newell Agency Inc.: Marcellus is our second home
MHS Wildcat Marching Band Surpasses Goal for New Uniforms
Marcellus Community Schools Superintendent Nanette Pauley joined Band Director Katy Essex and the Wildcat Marching Band, Friday, August, 11, to celebrate a successful fundraising campaign for new uniforms. Sadly, the uniforms will not be … [Read more...] about MHS Wildcat Marching Band Surpasses Goal for New Uniforms
Phase One of former Tailgater building renovation set to begin
Village President Dennis Irwin gave the thumbs up and made an enthusiastic motion at the regular meeting of the Marcellus Downtown Development Authority, August 10, to hire a roofing contractor for the former Tailgater building. The DDA … [Read more...] about Phase One of former Tailgater building renovation set to begin
MAHS Hosts Home Arts Club, August 23
The historic G. W. Jones house c. 1890s. Jones is seated third from left in the picture. The Marcellus Area Historical Society is pleased to host the Home Arts Club, Wednesday, August 23, 6:00pm, at the historic G. W. Jones house, 188 … [Read more...] about MAHS Hosts Home Arts Club, August 23
PLEASE HELP! Village in need of crossing guards to ensure safety of our children!
Village President Dennis Irwin, again, stressed the need for crossing guards during the Council’s regular meeting Tuesday, August 8. Irwin says the Village has three crossings but only two crossing guards. In the past, DPW staff have been … [Read more...] about PLEASE HELP! Village in need of crossing guards to ensure safety of our children!
Bits & Pieces: Handwritten Mementos
by Paula Johnson Yes, John Mooy, you are not alone in loving the handwritten word. Had I known that the handwritten letter would become nearly a national treasure, I would have saved more of them. But then, I already have more saved … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Handwritten Mementos
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Optimism: Last week starting on Thursday we had young folks arriving from across the country and one from London. The Wedding by John Mooy They all came to our home on Lake Michigan to see the youngest daughter Lane get married. Now … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What exactly is “climate migration” and is it already happening? –B.T., via email As discussions of the climate crisis begin to shift from future tense to … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®