Truly Amazing: Or, the Wonderful World of Advertising I remember being on Rural Route #2 with my Dad and putting mail into the mailboxes. Every once in a while ,there would be a rather colorful piece of paper that would advertise … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
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Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
Last week, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Van Buren/ Cass Health department released revised COVID-19 isolation and quarantine guidance as it relates to K-12 school settings. The new guidance recommends … [Read more...] about Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
Band Notes
Band Notes for the week of January 17 Why Band Matters - Part 3* *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
Bits and Pieces: Blinking
When we were young, the days were full, but they seemed to pass slowly – as did the whole year. It felt like it would take forever for our next birthday (we were so anxious to get older) or for the next Christmas season or summer … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Blinking
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Library News for the week of January 17, 2022 PLEASE NOTE: Out of an abundance of caution toward patrons of all ages, the library board has decided to cancel pre-school story hour and adult book club until further notice. Thank you … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Marcellus Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting
December 9, 2021 Present: Sarah Ayers, Stephanie Bender-Breseman, Patty Buckhold, Kay McAdam, Christine Nofsinger. Absent: Ron Welburn, Nicole Tienda Janae Danzy Additions to Agenda: None Minutes: Motion by Ayers, Supported by … [Read more...] about Marcellus Downtown Development Authority Regular Meeting
Newberg Township General Board Meeting
January 10, 2022 The General Board Meeting, held at the Newberg Township Fire Department was called to order on January 10th, 2022 at 7pm. Present at the meeting was Rifenberg, Harvey, Covey, Van Heukelum and Duff. The minutes from the … [Read more...] about Newberg Township General Board Meeting
GROWMARK Offers Ag Scholarships
Bloomington, Ill. (AgPR) January 12, 2022 – The GROWMARK Foundation is once again offering a $1,500 scholarship program for students in the United States and Ontario, Canada, pursing two- or four-year degrees or trade school certification … [Read more...] about GROWMARK Offers Ag Scholarships
MSUE Offers Ag Action Day Field Crops Program
MSUE’s Ag Action Day Field Crops program is Wednesday, February 2, at the Van Buren County ISD Conference Center, 490 South Paw Paw Stree, Lawrence. The program, with MSU Soil Fertility Specialist Dr. Kurt Steinke, … [Read more...] about MSUE Offers Ag Action Day Field Crops Program
Frosty Fun in St. Joe February 4-6
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. —St. Joseph Mich., is renowned as a four-season water wonderland with Lake Michigan and nearby rivers and inland lakes. But this time of year the city’s focus turns to frozen water during the 2022 Ice Fest presented by … [Read more...] about Frosty Fun in St. Joe February 4-6
MHS Alumni Spotlight: Alums Launch MAHS
The family of Arnold Schten (above), MHS Class of ‘46, recently founded the Marcellus Area Historical Society in his honor. Pictured in first row, left to right: Kay Schten McAdam, Class of ‘74; C. Abigail Schten, Class of ‘46; Kam Oomen, … [Read more...] about MHS Alumni Spotlight: Alums Launch MAHS
Bucks for a Big Buck! Jones Youth Nabs VFW Prize
Eli Nixon, 14 years old (13 when the photo was taken), of Jones, proudly displays the buck that garnered him 1st Place in the VFW’s Big Buck Contest. The buck was an 8-point that scored 128 on Boone and Crocket rating, weighing 200lbs. … [Read more...] about Bucks for a Big Buck! Jones Youth Nabs VFW Prize