LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the launch of a $5 million grant program to assist local governments in addressing critical needs in recruiting and training first responders. “First responders are … [Read more...] about Governor Whitmer Announces $5 Million Grant Program for Training and Recruitment of First Responders
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Bits and Pieces: Family
Shortly after I retired and had more time to investigate our family heritage, I went in search of (Gerhardt’s) my great grandfather’s home town in Eisten, Germany. It still existed, but seemed of no size or population. My … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Family
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Library News for the week of January 3 The practice of making New Year’s resolutions is thought to have begun with the ancient Babylonians making promises to their gods. In modern times, we treat resolutions as an opportunity to improve … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings
Regular Meeting - December 14, 2021 President Welburn called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on December 14, 2021. Trustees present: Simmons, Irwin, Thomas, Wilcox, Oswalt and … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings
Band Notes
Band Notes for the week of January 3 Why Band Matters - Part 2* *From the article “Why Band Matters” - Readers’ Collaborative Post from the website banddirectorstalkshop.com In a collaborative post on the website … [Read more...] about Band Notes
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
The Marcellus Board of Education will hold their annual work session in March. The purpose of their work session is to assess the district’s progress toward meeting previously established goals. The goals are reviewed annually … [Read more...] about Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
James Wiseman
July 10, 1937 ~ December 30, 2021 Jim or James (‘JW’) H. Wiseman, of Jones, Michigan, founder, and owner of Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area, passed away Thursday, December 30th with his 3 … [Read more...] about James Wiseman
Lois Eleanor Fox
January 18, 1921 ~ December 31, 2021 Lois Eleanor Fox, 100 of Volinia, Michigan passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, in Dowagiac. She was born in Bristol, Indiana on January 18, 1921, the daughter of William Jasper Morris and Edith … [Read more...] about Lois Eleanor Fox
2021 – A Year in Pictures: May – Part Two
Business Spotlight: Marcellus Metalcasters. Caitlin McMahan and Brad Ade purchased the Marcellus Metalcasters foundry two years ago, and now have a productive short-run operation that fills a nichein the cast iron industry. Members of … [Read more...] about 2021 – A Year in Pictures: May – Part Two
2021 – A Year in Pictures: May – Part One
"I guess we're on our way, Marcellus!" Words printed in the May 6, 2021, edition of The Marcellus News that describe the passing of the paper from former Editor Dave Moormann to new Editor Kay Schten McAdam. 2021 has been a good year for … [Read more...] about 2021 – A Year in Pictures: May – Part One
Thank You for Adding a Bow to the Marcellus Tree of Remembrance
Thank you for adding a bow to the Marcellus Tree of Remembrance. Terry Roberts reports that the community raised $1250.00 for the Community Food Pantry! … [Read more...] about Thank You for Adding a Bow to the Marcellus Tree of Remembrance
Editor’s Pick for Top Story of 2021
Village President Pro-Tem Dennis Irwin displays a gooseneck lead service line that is mandated for removal by the State of Michigan. The story in the June 17, 2021, edition of The News began “We are not alone,” says Dennis Irwin, … [Read more...] about Editor’s Pick for Top Story of 2021