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The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Hello Darkness My Old Friend You may recognize these words as the beginning of a song by legendary singer / songwriter Paul Simon. The first two lines; Hello darkness my old friend………. I’ve come to talk with you again. . . … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Bits & Pieces: Florida Side Trips
When the main farmer and I travel, we don’t just have the final destination in mind. And even when we have a destination, side trips are always expected. Some side excursions, however, are better than others. Florida is a wonderful place … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Florida Side Trips
May Erlewine brings her Tiny Beautiful Things Album Release Tour to The Mendel Center
BENTON HARBOR, MI - On Friday, March 18, at 7 pm, Michigan songwriter May Erlewine returns to southwest Michigan when she brings her Tiny Beautiful ThingsAlbum Release Tour to The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor. Her … [Read more...] about May Erlewine brings her Tiny Beautiful Things Album Release Tour to The Mendel Center
Music Competition at SMC
Southwestern Michigan College’s new Lyons Cup is a competitive vocal and instrumental scholarship program designed to attract and retain quality talent from regional high school music programs. It provides an opportunity for young … [Read more...] about Music Competition at SMC
Marcellus Memories – February 18, 1971
Senior Mary Adams was crowned Basketball Homecoming Queen 1971 during halftime activities of the Marcellus-White Pigeon game Saturday, evening Feburary 13. Homecoming Queen 1971 Mary Adams with Mr. Basketball Paul Paolasso, son of … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories – February 18, 1971
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting – January 25, 2022
President Welburn called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on January 25, 2022. Trustees present: Simmons, Irwin, Thomas, Oswalt and Webb. Trustee Wilcox was absent. Agenda Motion by Simmons, … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting – January 25, 2022
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Black History Month Quiz
The courtyard of the National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis. Test your memory! In February 10's Bits & Pieces on page three of The News by columnist Paula Johnson, we test your knowledge of little-known facts or facts you may have … [Read more...] about Black History Month Quiz
UMC Hosts Free Community Dinner
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Perks Along the Way
I have to admit that being a writer for the Marcellus World News, on occasion, I do take some good-natured kidding. My favorite of course is, has the number of those folks who read my column reached double digits yet? Ha Ha. I always … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Perks Along the Way
Bits & Pieces: More Trivia
Sometimes knowing trivia can feel like being a human computer. Just coming up with a little-known fact can feel wonderful. Today we have Alexa or Google, but as a child in elementary school we had a component of … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: More Trivia