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by Paula Johnson Days at sea on a cruise liner is not like a day fishing on Lakes Michigan, Huron, or Erie. Curt suffers from motion sickness (not car – he sleeps through that), and worried about ship cruises. No worries, these … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Days at Sea

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by John Mooy “I remember places and people in my live, they are the songs inside of me.”      That line is from a song titled, “I Remember” which chronicles a young fellow growing up and the influences that have played out … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: 2025 . . . Almost History

 By far the hottest books in our Juvenile Fiction category are graphic novels–kids devour these books!     Graphic novels are a fabulous way to set kids on their reading journeys. Lots of graphics on each page support … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus TWP Library for the week of December 15, 2025

“Remember, no man is a failure who has friends.” – Clarence Odbody (It’s a Wonderful Life, Paramount) by Pastor Donnie BrooksMarcellus United Methodist Churchpastordonnieb@outlook.com   It’s a Wonderful Life is one of my favorite … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: It’s a wonderful life. . .

If we don't make data centers for artificial intelligence more efficient soon,the environmental consequences could be dire... Credit: Pexels.com. EarthTalk®From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What’s … [Read more...] about Earth Talk – Data Centers

Mr. & Mrs. Edward and Angela Asmus of Vandalia, MI, are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter, Bailey Lucille Asmus, to Tristen Alexander Peugh, grandson of Arnold & Cheryl Peugh of South Bend, IN. The bride is a … [Read more...] about Engagement Announcement – December 18, 2025

Elk graze in an open field on the Black River Ranch property, located within the heart of Michigan’s elk country. (Photo courtesy of the former landowner). Over 8,800 acres added to the Pigeon River Country State Forest by Kerry … [Read more...] about Showcasing the DNR: A landmark investment in public land

This is it! This is the final installment of Team RickWorld’s book list in the Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library’s Read Through the Decades Challenge! Although we’ll continue reading until the Noon Year’s Eve party on December 31, we … [Read more...] about Team RickWorld: What we’re reading the week of Dec. 15

Coming Up:December 20 - January 4 - Happy Break!Jan. 14: High School Exams beginJan. 15: High Schools Exams continueJan. 16: Half Day; High School Exams continueJan. 19: MS Solo and Ensemble registration opensFeb. 14: High School Solo and … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of December 15

Applications are now being accepted for the Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Residence Program for 2026 spring, summer and fall and 2027 winter residency periods. The Artist-in-Residence Program is open to artists and artisans whose work can … [Read more...] about Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Residence Program seeks entries for 2026

Cassopolis, Michigan, December 10, 2025 – Chief Judge Carol Montavon Bealor announces that the Cass County Problem-Solving/Treatment Courts have received $420,149 in the following grant awards from the State Court … [Read more...] about $420,149 in State Grants Awarded to Cass County Problem-Solving/Treatment Courts