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
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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?
Marcellus Memories
January 28,1971 Nat Mooy, the congenial and very well known “man-about-the-country” so to speak, began his 40th year in the Postal Service this week. Nat began his career in Bloomingdale where he served for 7 years. He and his family … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Book Report
Do you recall being in high school and a teacher announced that your next assignment was to give a book report? You were immediately filled with dread that was further enhanced when it was announced you would be required to stand up … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Book Report
Bits and Pieces: Napping and Refreshing
Napping is an art. Not all people can nap well. I know of no other family whose nearly all its members take napping as seriously as mine does. In fact, napping has spanned generations from my grandparents to my nieces and nephews. My … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Napping and Refreshing
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Library News for the week of January 24, 2022 When you visit the library, you might have noticed that certain areas are used to display and highlight a certain subject or theme that we think patrons might find useful! These items are … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings
Regular Meeting - December 28, 2021 President Welburn called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on December 28, 2021. Trustees present: Simmons, Irwin, Thomas, Wilcox and Webb. Trustee Oswalt … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings