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
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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
Letter to the Editor
The Michigan State Legislature has the opportunity to act right now to ensure that Presidential elections will be governed by the “one person, one vote” system. They can vote to join the National Popular Vote Compact. This action would … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor
Layman’s Corner
Q: We have enjoyed reading the Layman’s Corner Column, we find the answers helpful. We just wondered how the column got started. A: Thank you, we are always happy to hear of the positive impact the column makes in people’s lives. … [Read more...] about Layman’s Corner
MHS to Induct 10 in Academic Hall of Fame Ceremony
Marcellus High School will induct ten graduates into the Academic Hall of Fame, Saturday, May 4, 2023, 2:00pm, in the high school’s auxiliary gym. Reserved seating is available for inductees and invited guests. Limited public seating is … [Read more...] about MHS to Induct 10 in Academic Hall of Fame Ceremony
Great Things are Happening at Marcellus Community Schools!
MHS Senior Alex Shenfeld, with parents Jason and Heather Shenfeld, received a certificate of academic achievement during Dual-Enrollment Senior Recognition Night at Southwestern Michigan College by Nanette Pauley, Superintendent This … [Read more...] about Great Things are Happening at Marcellus Community Schools!
Friends Seeking Former Students of County’s Integrated One-Room Schools
The recently formed Friends of Brownsville School are teaming with the Underground Railroad Society of Cass County to preserve the history of the county’s integrated, one-room schools. The newly formed Friends of Brownsville School is … [Read more...] about Friends Seeking Former Students of County’s Integrated One-Room Schools
Happy Birthday from The Marcellus News!
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Graduationby John Mooy It was a number of years ago now that the class I was a part of at Marcellus High School walked across the stage to receive our diplomas indicating we would be leaving high school and heading into the next phase of … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Bits & Pieces: Riverside, Michigan
by Paula Johnson I have subscribers who regularly read Bits and Pieces and let me know. Just this past week, I received an email from our reader, George Adams. He likes to keep me on target and honest. George notified me that indeed … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Riverside, Michigan
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
Jim Hightower - jimhightower.com Let’s Admit It: The Supreme Court is Corrupt. Let’s Fix It. When public officials get themselves mired in the muck of corruption, they can always count on Sen. Ted Cruz to issue a moral … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
2023 Edition of Lake Michigan Lighthouse Map & Circle Tour Now Available for Free
The West Michigan Tourist Association (WMTA) is excited to announce the release of the 2023 Lake Michigan Lighthouse Map & Circle Tour. This is a free poster-sized publication which details all of the lighthouses located on the shores … [Read more...] about 2023 Edition of Lake Michigan Lighthouse Map & Circle Tour Now Available for Free