by Paula Johnson I don’t get to libraries as much as I used to do. They are/were magical places. In my years of college and grad school – pre-Google – I would spend hours “in the stacks” searching reference material for one class or … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Unusual Libraries
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The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Better Days and Deedsby John Mooy You may recall the old school building that looked as if it could sit on the grounds of colonial Williamsburg. It was a very stately looking place with its orange-colored brick. At some point I believe … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
EARTHTALK Q&A
Is Climate Change Good for the Economy? Dylan Stoll July 7, 2022 Dear EarthTalk: Is climate change actually good for the economy, given all the clean-up/restoration jobs severe weather is creating and the employment surges in green … [Read more...] about EARTHTALK Q&A
5 Tips to Stretch Your Summer Travel Budget
(Family Features) Many of the nation’s leading travel experts are predicting a surge in travel this summer. It’s no surprise that after months of restrictions, Americans are ready to set out on their next adventures. While popular … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Stretch Your Summer Travel Budget
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MSU receives $590K USDA grant for corn tar spot resistance research
EAST LANSING, Mich. — A team of Michigan State University scientists has received more than $590,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study resistance to tar spot, a devastating corn … [Read more...] about MSU receives $590K USDA grant for corn tar spot resistance research
Michigan 4-H Hosts Money Crunches Boot Camp
Paw Paw, MI- According to the Financial Health Network’s 2020 U.S. Financial Health Pulse, a majority of Americans (67% or 167 million) are not financially healthy. And, although this number is an improvement over the 71% who reported … [Read more...] about Michigan 4-H Hosts Money Crunches Boot Camp
BJR Ranch: Agriculture + Tourism and some great stories!
Brent Robinson of BJR Ranch drives his team of Austrian Halflingers, John and Wayne, during First Friday, July 1. His assistant and fellow draft horse driver is his great niece Josie Adams. Agritourism is where agriculture and tourism … [Read more...] about BJR Ranch: Agriculture + Tourism and some great stories!
Gyllstrom Garners Top Award for Pineapple Cake
Evelyn Gyllstrom, Marcellus, shows off her first place award in the Great Marcellus Bake Off There were no hanging chads or reports of chicanery in the Great Marcellus Bake Off, just an overwhelming appreciation for Evelyn Gyllstrom’s … [Read more...] about Gyllstrom Garners Top Award for Pineapple Cake
Happy Anniversary, G. W. Jones Exchange Bank – 145 Years of Good Service
On May 28, 1977, the officers of the G. W. Jones Exchange Bank hosted a Centennial Celebration for the bank’s 100th birthday. The large cake was decorated as a replica of the bank’s stone front. Pictured (left to right) in a News … [Read more...] about Happy Anniversary, G. W. Jones Exchange Bank – 145 Years of Good Service
Making Marcellus Memories: First Friday – July 1, 2022
Photos courtesy of Megan Schuur Photography The Terrill’s clan decked out in red, white and blue for First Friday, July 1. Pictured are (back row left to right) Ron Terrill, Jacqueline Terrill, Dane Terrill, and Brandon Millis. Front … [Read more...] about Making Marcellus Memories: First Friday – July 1, 2022
Romig Continues to Circulate after 22 Years
Larry Romig, US Veteran and man about town, is celebrating 22 years as the Circulation Manager of The Marcellus News. Each week, Romig delivers copies of The News to the local newsstands at Terrill’s Market, Johnny’s Market, and Lawson’s. … [Read more...] about Romig Continues to Circulate after 22 Years