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Newberg Township General Meeting – September 14, 2026
The Newberg Township Board met at the Newberg Township Fire Department in regular session on September 14th 2026. Supervisor Rifenberg led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Clerk Duff called roll:Present: Duff, Blackburn, Griffiths, Harvey and Rifenberg Absent: Additions/Deletions to AgendaNone at this this time Approval of MinutesMotion […]
Bits & Pieces: Caribbean Stops
by Paula Johnson So many friends and family were concerned about us cruising during hurricane season and the one forming around Jamaca. We have cruised enough now that I wasn’t even thinking of that as I dealt with all the issues of getting on to the ship. One thing to be sure of is […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: If I Had a Hammer
by John Mooy If I had a hammer, I’d hammer in the morningI’d hammer in the evening, all over this land. And those are the first two lines of the Pete Seeger song, “If I had a Hammer,” which he wrote in 1949. Seeger wrote a multitude of songs and was best known for […]
News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library – December 11, 2025
“The Constitution is worth saving, the rule of law is worth saving, democracy is worth saving, but these things can and will be lost if everyone waits around for someone else.” –Timothy D. Snyder This week’s selections teach us more about the history of the U.S. Constitution and Free Speech, and there’s a lot […]
Contemplation Corner: “do not think we must be solemn in order to meditate.”
“Please do not think we must be solemn in order to meditate. Whether or not we are happy depends on our awareness. When you have a toothache, you think not having a toothache will make you very happy. But when you don’t have a toothache, often you are still not happy. All of us have […]
Earth Talk – Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall left her legacy on challenging the idea of human uniqueness, but her activism also inspired multiple generations to come. Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA, FlickrC EarthTalk®From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Everyone knows Jane Goodall was a great conservationist, but what exactly did she accomplish in her lifetime and […]
Team RickWorld – What we’re reading the week of December 8, 2025
The coutdown is on for Team RickWorld! The Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library’s Read Through the Decades Challenge concludes with the Noon Year’s Eve party on December 31. We are making plans to accept our award with humility, grace and glee. . . Justin Ware: Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations […]
Band Notes for the Week of December 8, 2025
Band notes for the week of December 8, 2025 Coming Up:12/15 – Winter Band Concert, 7pm. Features all bands grades 6-12. Winter Band Concert – Monday, December 15, 7pmThe Marcellus Music Department will be presenting their Holiday Band Concert on Monday, December 15 at 7pm in the Varsity Gym. The concert will have performances […]
Beckwith Theatre Company Announces 2026 Season
heatLineup includes Agatha Christie mystery, Tony Award-winning musical, and beloved holiday classic. DOWAGIAC, MI – The Beckwith Theatre Company is proud to announce its 2026 performance season, featuring a dynamic mix of new works, iconic mysteries, classic Broadway, and holiday tradition. The upcoming season reflects the theatre’s commitment to artistic excellence, community engagement, and accessible […]
Marcellus Village Council Members host Town Hall
Marcellus Village Council trustees George Markle and Joe Watts invite the public to hangout, have a conversation and enjoy a spot of tea and coffee, Saturday, December 27, 7:00pm. The non-partisan, informal event will be held at Patch & Remington, 115. E. Main. Markle and Watts encourage attendees to ask questions, find […]
