“But there are those whose thoughts are sublime without being strained; who have never striven after goodness, yet are perfect. There are those who win no victories of their State, achieve no fame, and yet perfect its policies; who find … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: “But there are those whose thoughts are sublime without being strained”
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Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting, August 12, 2025
President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on August 12, 2025, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Webb, Irwin, Haley M., Haley G. and … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting, August 12, 2025
Hackenberg’s baseball journey is getting noticed
Cale Hackenberg in his natural habitat . . . behind the plate. Hackenberg accepted an invitation to play in Prep Baseball’s Future Games in Georgia this past July as part of the 19-man Michigan team. by Kay Schten McAdam, EditorBrock … [Read more...] about Hackenberg’s baseball journey is getting noticed
A bittersweet Frolic farewell or is it farewell to the Frolic?
Unfortunately, the extreme heat led to a low turnout for the Bluegill Frolic blow-up race. The three contestants who did brave the high temperatures were Diane Phillips, left, as a flamingo, and Christine Yvonne Phillips, as a peacock. … [Read more...] about A bittersweet Frolic farewell or is it farewell to the Frolic?
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Marcellus Superfan celebrates #89!
Members of the Marcellus United Methodist Church celebrated Marcellus Superfan Jimmy Shannon’s 89th birthday last Sunday. Jimmy turned 89 on August 15. Happy Birthday, Jimmy! ### … [Read more...] about Marcellus Superfan celebrates #89!
Dowagiac Town Hall Attendees Have Questions for Congressman Tim Walberg
Curtis Hertel, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, spoke during a recent town hall meeting in the Dowagiac Community Center. text and photos submitted by Naomi Ludman, Dowagiac People filling the Community Center on … [Read more...] about Dowagiac Town Hall Attendees Have Questions for Congressman Tim Walberg
Team RickWorld – What we’re reading the week of August 25
Another week of Reading Through the Decades for Team RickWorld. The challenge is sponsored by Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library. Justin Ware: The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Book number five of the … [Read more...] about Team RickWorld – What we’re reading the week of August 25
This week in Marcellus’ Culinary History – August 25, 2025
And here we are at the end of our journey through the Home Arts of Cooking Marcellus Centennial Cookbook, 1879-1979. Many thanks to Ron Lofts for suggesting The News share tidbits of Marcellus’s culinary history! Hope you’ve enjoyed our … [Read more...] about This week in Marcellus’ Culinary History – August 25, 2025
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The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Eagles
by John Mooy I think we could all agree that of all the birds found in the United States none is more grand than the American bald eagle. Growing up in Marcellus never allowed me to locally see any of these great birds … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Eagles
Bits & Pieces: Learning
by Paula Johnson School is in session. For many of us, we recognize the many changes in school now compared to school when we started. Yet, school “back then” was even more advanced and different than earlier schools. Yes, and we … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Learning