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by Paula Johnson  Eight months ago, I wondered if this year would ever end, and here we are staring at Thanksgiving and Christmas. While sipping a nice mug of cocoa, try your hand at these, and maybe find something … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: November 2025 Trivia

 “If you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with him... the people who give you their food give you their heart.” –Cesar Chavez    It’s time to fill the house with family and food. If you’re … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of November 17, 2025

“Oppression involves a failure of the imagination: the failure to imagine the full humanity of other human beings." - Margaret Atwood by Pastor Donnie BrooksMarcellus United Methodist Churchpastordonnieb@outlook.com    … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: Oppression involved a failure of the imagination

Scientists and oil company executives have known about the climate risks of our profligate fossil fuel use since the 1950s… Credit: Pexels.com Dear EarthTalk: How long have scientists known about global warming and its potential … [Read more...] about EarthTalk® – From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine: profligate fossil fuel use

Supervisor Oxley called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m.  Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith.  Also present – Attorney Moraitis and four guests.     Motion by Packer with support by Bitely to approve … [Read more...] about Porter Township Regular Meeting – October 8, 2025

   Team RickWorld continues to take on all readers in the Marcellus Library’s Read Through the Decades Challenge, which concludes with a Noon Year’s Eve Party on December 31.  Justin Ware:  I, Michael Bennett by James … [Read more...] about Team RickWorld: What we’re reading the week of November 17, 2025

Thinking of planting a new tree in your yard? Put down that shovel for a minute and check out the new Michigan Communities Tree Species Selection Guide. “Think of this guide as a menu of tree species with information to help you make an … [Read more...] about Guide helps you pick, plant trees that will thrive in your space

The Beyond the Bin Grain Marketing workshop takes a hands-on approach to covering foundational marketing principles. One RUP credit is available. By Nicolle Ritchie, Michigan State University Extension There’s more to farming than … [Read more...] about Think ‘Beyond the Bin’ at this free grain marketing workshop on December 4

This winter season the Michigan State University (MSU) Extension Van Buren County office will be hosting an in-person workshop to help folks get through … [Read more...] about MSU Extension Van Buren County Hosts Workshop on Communicating through Conflict This Holiday Season

Register today for this unique opportunity to learn about inland lakes. Michigan residents are fortunate to live in a state rich with over 11,000 inland lakes, offering clean water, scenic views, and diverse wildlife. As fall winds down, … [Read more...] about Enroll now for MSU Extension’s popular Introduction to Lakes Online course