This year, people enjoying the Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park, a 34-mile rail-trail in Livingston, Ingham and Jackson counties, will discover stories ranging from muck farmers growing onions to World War II German prisoners of … [Read more...] about Lakelands Trail connects Michigan history, outdoor recreation, communities
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As 50th anniversary of Title IX arrives, the Michigan Task Force on Women in Sports releases its final report
Report calls for action from all sectors to address inequity and support all women and girls The Michigan Task Force on Women in Sports marked the 50th anniversary of Title IX last week by releasing its final report. In it, the Task … [Read more...] about As 50th anniversary of Title IX arrives, the Michigan Task Force on Women in Sports releases its final report
AAA: Close to 1.7 Million Michiganders Will Travel for Independence Day
Car travel expected to set a new record despite historically high gas prices DEARBORN, Mich. (June 22, 2022) – Independence Day will be the second busiest since 2000, as travel volumes continue to trend upwards with no sign of slowing … [Read more...] about AAA: Close to 1.7 Million Michiganders Will Travel for Independence Day
July 2022 Events at Kalamazoo County Expo Center & Fairground
VFW 6252 Auxiliary Bingo Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:00pm-10:00pm Room A Play Bingo on the following Wednesday & Thursday nights in July: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28. Doors open at 4:30pm. Game begins at … [Read more...] about July 2022 Events at Kalamazoo County Expo Center & Fairground
Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy Launches 6th Year of Hike Our Preserves (HOP!) Program
GALESBURG, MI —Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC) is pleased to announce its sixth year of the Hike Our Preserves (HOP!)program. SWMLC is excited to again be partnering with many local southwest Michigan libraries to distribute the … [Read more...] about Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy Launches 6th Year of Hike Our Preserves (HOP!) Program
Village Council Frustrated Over Blight Issues
A frustrated Village Council fielded a report from Ordinance Enforcement Officer Mike Haydon during its regular meeting on June 14. Haydon reported specifically on blight violations evident at a property on Worden Street and mentioned … [Read more...] about Village Council Frustrated Over Blight Issues
Namaste: Bainbridge welcomes you to Chair Yoga
Local Yoga Instructor Patty Bainbridge demonstrates a simple pose she uses in her Chair Yoga class at Patch & Remington. Body. Breath. Mind. The fundamentals of the ancient practice of Yoga. And ancient it is. Yoga has … [Read more...] about Namaste: Bainbridge welcomes you to Chair Yoga
ORVs ‘OK’ on County Roads
Nancy McKenzie and granddaughter Savannah are ready to roll in a licensed and flagged ORV as stipulated by the recently adopted county ORV ordinance. Both Marcellus Township and Village Council are working on developing similar … [Read more...] about ORVs ‘OK’ on County Roads
Village offers Many Thanks to Longtime Crossing Guard
Village President Ron Welburn presents a plaque to Jean Gailhouse for her 22 years of service as a crossing guard. The presentation was made during the Council’s regular meeting, June 14. The Marcellus Village Council recognized … [Read more...] about Village offers Many Thanks to Longtime Crossing Guard
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Sprucing up The News Office
Even though school’s out for summer, Henry Essex (right), like most teachers, keeps a busy schedule. Essex traded his elementary school cap for a painter’s chapeau as soon as the last bell of the school year rang. He and Ron McAdam, Design … [Read more...] about Sprucing up The News Office
Marcellus Middle School 4th Quarter Honor Roll
Eighth Grade - Highest Honors - 4.0 Noah Michael Bohan David Michael Bradshaw Eighth Grade - High Honors - 3.75 - 3.9 Carlyn lee Deer Rachael Anne Drauch Ariah Marie Evan Eighth Grade - Honors - 3.6 - 3.7 Railee … [Read more...] about Marcellus Middle School 4th Quarter Honor Roll