News Office Update as of 26 January 2022 The photo at right is the interior of The News office looking from the front door to the rear. While the initial plan was to enclose the front section to resemble what the office has looked … [Read more...] about News Office Update
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First Fridays Return to Downtown Marcellus in 2022
Back by popular demand are First Fridays in downtown Marcellus. Committee members met recently to finalize the 2022 calendar. New this year are a fifth First Friday, monthly themes and expanded activities. Each event will be held between … [Read more...] about First Fridays Return to Downtown Marcellus in 2022
Marcellus Memories
Marcellus Ladies Basketball Team about 1897 Top row, left to right: Lydia Taylor, Jessie Beebe, Ella Schall, Dora Schall, Vera Jones, Maude Terry Middle row, left to right: Vone Kester, Edith Glager (sp?), Helen Palmer, Minnie Nash, … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The Art of Getting Stuck by John Mooy I have a collage of old black and white pictures that were taken by my Dad during times he managed to get his car “stuck” while delivering mail to his patrons during the winter time. … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Bits and Pieces: Mushrooms
Mushrooms are a unique vegetable. Though I like mushrooms, I find that they usually have little to no taste of their own. To me they add more of a chew to the dish than a distinct flavor. Though I knew that mushrooms could … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Mushrooms
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings Regular Meeting January 11, 2021
President Welburn called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on January 11, 2022. Trustees present: Simmons, Irwin, Thomas, Wilcox, Oswalt and Webb. Agenda Motion by Simmons, seconded by … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings Regular Meeting January 11, 2021
Community Invited to Healing Steps Forward Virtual Vigil
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Bronson Healthcare invites community members to join in a Healing Steps Forward Virtual Vigil in honor and remembrance of all those impacted by COVID-19. In the nearly two years since the pandemic reached our communities, … [Read more...] about Community Invited to Healing Steps Forward Virtual Vigil
Dowagiac Ice Time Festival – February 5
DOWAGIAC – A veteran 61-year ice carver will be among those returning to Dowagiac Ice Time on Saturday, February 5, as this community’s winter arts festival marks its 25th year. Twenty-eight corporate underwriters have … [Read more...] about Dowagiac Ice Time Festival – February 5
IRS Free File Now Accepting 2021 Tax Returns
IRS Free File, available only through IRS.gov, is now accepting 2021 tax returns. IRS Free File is available to any person or family with adjusted gross income of $73,000 or less in 2021. The fastest way to get a refund is by filing an … [Read more...] about IRS Free File Now Accepting 2021 Tax Returns
Area Schools Receive MEC Grants
CASSOPOLIS, Mich. — Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC) surprised 28 teachers in January with grant awards from the 2022 Strengthening Schools program. Grants are funded with partnership dollars from Wolverine Power Cooperative, MEC’s … [Read more...] about Area Schools Receive MEC Grants
As I See It: The COVID Chronicles
Long time readers of The News may recall a regular feature titled “As I See It.” As the title suggests, the musings were one writer’s point-of-view. The Editor hereby lays claim to the feature, due to the circumstances discussed … [Read more...] about As I See It: The COVID Chronicles
Class of ’72: Where Are You?
The year was 1972. The year the Cowboys defeated the Dolphins, 24-3, in Super Bowl VI; Elvis and Priscilla separated, The Godfather was released, five White House operatives were arrested for burglarizing the office of the Democratic … [Read more...] about Class of ’72: Where Are You?