The Marcellus Area Historical Society is making preparations to install exhibit items in its new home at 149 E. Main Street. However, according to Society President Sarah Essex, the non-profit must first divest itself of some items in its … [Read more...] about Marcellus Area Historical Society Needs Volunteers!
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News from the Cass County Historical Society
Cass County Historical Society members Amy Davidhizer (left) and Jane Bergman enjoyed Underground Railroad Days, Saturday, July 9, in Vandalia. Society and County Historical Commission members made copies of the Commission’s many local … [Read more...] about News from the Cass County Historical Society
Marcellus Memories
July 19, 1962:Old Firemen never die. . . Old Firemen never die. . . they just retire. That seems to be the case with the Marcellus Volunteer Fire Department. Since January 1, 1962, the department has lost men with a total of 156 years of … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories
Volinia Emporium: Christmas in July
UMC Free Dinner – July 20, 2022
Bits & Pieces: Unusual Libraries
 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
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
Marcellus Township Voter Registration Notice
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