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by John Mooy  A number of years ago I gave a talk at the Marcellus library and, as I recall, I showed a tray of slides projected on a screen.  They were pictures mainly of people in and around Marcellus.  The pictures had … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Picture

St. Maarten by Paula Johnson This cruise turned out to be a great trip. What made it great were so many events that I could take back as wonderful memories.    Fifth on the ports of call was Roseau, Dominica. We had … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Cruising the Caribbean Part II

Now that your taxes are all filed for the year, do you have personal papers that need shredding? The Marcellus Township Library has a free shred box, securely managed by West Michigan Document Shredding where you can drop off papers for … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library the week of April 13, 2026

“Authority and power are two different things: power is the force by means of which you can oblige others to obey you. Authority is the right to direct and command, to be listened to or obeyed by others. Authority requests power. Power … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: Authority and Power

Trustee Bitely called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Members present – Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith.  Also present – Attorney Moraitis and seven guests.     Motion by Packer with support by Nesbitt to approve the … [Read more...] about Porter Township – Van Buren County – March 16, 2026

Motor boats cause a lot of water and air pollution but the industry has been slow to get more sustainable. Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: Do motorboats still spew a lot of toxins into water? What’s being done to clean them up and … [Read more...] about Earth Talk: Motor boats

Sheriff Clint Roach reports that on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at approximately 1231 hours, Deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a single vehicle crash at 290 S. Centre St. in Marcellus Village, Cass County, … [Read more...] about Car crashes into Big Tony’s April 9

 After five years and nine exhibits, Cass County Regional Gallery is still attracting artists from all over Michiana. The Gallery is hosting its 10th exhibit at the Cass County Administration Building from Saturday, May 9 through … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Cass County Regional Gallery exhibit seeks entries

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More than 241,600 Michigan workers and 8,966 businesses have benefited from Going PRO Talent Fund support to date LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) today announced applications have opened … [Read more...] about $6 million in Going PRO Talent Fund grants now available to strengthen Michigan’s workforce and economy

LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer kicked off the beginning of road construction season for 2026. As part of the bipartisan long-term road funding plan that the governor signed into law last year, the … [Read more...] about Gov. Whitmer Announces Opening of Road Construction Season for 2026