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Letter to the Editor – September 17, 2026
First, this message from Kay Schten McAdamEditor, The Marcellus News Full disclosure: I’ve tried writing an opening sentence three times and three times have pounded back on the delete button. For whatever reason I was thinking when I bought The Marcellus News five years ago, I now, more often than not, find myself questioning […]
Bits & Pieces: Getting to the ship
by Paula Johnson Fishing was done at Clearwater, and now time to head toward Miami and board the Queen Elizabeth. But first, we had another important stop along the way. A special friend and classmate of mine, John Pettit, lives with his wife, Gail, in Sarasota just 5 minutes off I-75. As with many […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The SJV
by John Mooy For some unknown reason the other day when we experienced a sprinkling of snow with most of the now brown grass visible, I had a mental flashback. It was Thanksgiving Day morning and I was thinking of those celebration days from years gone by. It was mid-morning and I pulled on […]
News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of December 1, 2025
We can learn a lot from one another; that may be some of the appeal of memoirs. Check out these new memoirs in our collection. Vagabond: A Memoir by Tim Curry Few stars in Hollywood can boast the kind of resume Tony award-nominated actor Tim Curry has built over the past five decades. Curry redefined […]
Contemplation Corner: “We can’t try hard to relax. . .”
“We can’t try hard to relax, just as we can’t use a lot of strict effort to be mindful. When we practice together as a community, our practice of mindfulness becomes more joyful, more relaxed, and steady. We are bells of mindfulness for each other, supporting and reminding each other along the path of practice. […]
Earth Talk: PFAs
A University of Wisconsin researcher studies PFAS chemicals which have caused environmental & health issues around the world. Why are they legal here? Credit: Bonnie Willison, Wisconsin Sea Grant, FlickerCC. EarthTalk® – From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: If “forever chemicals” are so bad, why are they allowed in the […]
Letter to the Editor – December 4, 2025
Editor: Some of you may recall my previous letter about our sidewalks. Public pressure on the Village Council has been essential for progress in holding Wightman and Balkema accountable. Despite following official channels and seeking help from elected officials, I find myself once again calling them out publicly. Why do I persist? Because accountability […]
MDHHS encourages urgent flu vaccination
Vaccine also helps protect against new variant subclade K LANSING, Michigan — Influenza activity is increasing across parts of the United States, including in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) encouragesresidents to take preventive steps now to protect themselves, their families and their communities as holiday travel and activities begin. […]
Cass Family Clinic’s new Integration Station strengthens customer service
Cass Family Clinic’s new Integration Station is located in a former Cass County probation office on M-62 near Cass Family Clinic’s Cassopolis clinic. CASSOPOLIS, Mich., Nov. 24, 2025 – Cass Family Clinic has announced the launch of its new Integration Station to improve its customer service experience for patients. The Integration Station, located in a […]
SMC Criminal Justice Professor writing book on serial killers
Southwestern Michigan College Criminal Justice Professor Dr. Don Ricker, pictured, is writing the book on serial killers. A textbook, no less. He signed a contract with Kendall-Hunt Publishing of Dubuque, Iowa, with a target release date in January 2027 and recently submitted his first chapter. In the meantime, the former Houston detective who has […]
