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Bits & Pieces: July Trivia 2026
by Paula Johnson You never know about the weather in Michigan. So, whether you are beating the heat or celebrating some needed rain, have a try at these pieces of trivia. Questions1. What does reposeful mean? 2. Which world leader abolished beards, putting a tax on them? 3. What are mandibular tori and where are […]
A note from social media – June 8, 2026
Disclaimer: The following post was found on the Village of Marcellus’s Facebook page, June 8. Rest assured: The News DOES NOT troll social media for news. If entities wish to share information with News readers, press releases and/or photos may be submitted to editor@marcellusnews.com. Although this information was not shared with the local newspaper, for […]
Researchers head to Superior Maximus to investigate ‘zombie’ fish
The unusually thin siscowet lake trout will be tested by fish pathologists This month, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and fish pathologists from Michigan State University will make an expedition aboard the RV Lake Char to Superior Maximus, the deepest point of Lake Superior. The reason for this research vessel’s foray to the […]
Guest opinion: remote communities eligible for microgrid funding and technical assistance
by Val Ankeny, senior policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs Rural communities looking to improve electricity reliability and affordability may be eligible for support through the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C-MAP). The program, offered through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity, provides funding and technical assistance to help eligible communities build, operate, […]
Michigan Flywheelers Museum 2nd annual Garden Tractor Show and Flea Market, June 12 – 14
SOUTH HAVEN, MI – Gas up those little ol’ garden tractors and head to the Michigan Flywheelers Museum for its second annual Garden Tractor Show and Flea Market. Formerly known as the museum’s Swap Meet & Flea Market, the outdoor event, which takes place Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14, was expanded last year […]
Car Show July 12, 2026, at Van Buren County Museum
Van Buren County Museum hosts its Second Annual Museum Car Show “rain or shine” on July 12, 2026, from 1 pm to 5 pm on the museum lawn at 58471 Red Arrow Highway, Hartford, MI. Look for door prizes, 50/50 raffle,food, and music by the Vineyard Chicks at this family-friendly event. The museum, featuring dozens of rooms of Van Buren County history on four floors, will be open to visitors too. This year the Museum Car Show welcomes the NSRA Safety Team performing vehicle inspections. Trucks,tractors, and motorcycles are all invited. Cash-only registration – at just $10 – begins at noon […]
What’s in Store for 2026 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff
June 2, 2025. ST. JOSEPH, MICH.] – Krasl Art Center is pleased to announce that this year’s Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff, presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services, will take place on July 11 & 12, 2026, on the bluff in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan. Hours of operations are Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM. and […]
Free Summer Classes at MSU Extension
OnlineTai Chi for Better Sleep-Mon. & Wed, July 6-August 26, 12:00 – 1:30pm. To register go to https://pears.io/events/msuext/5739/ Seated Tai Chi for Better Sleep– Mon. & Wed., July 6-August 26, 2:00 – 3:30 pm. To register go to https://pears.io/events/msuext/5740/ Mindfulness for Better Sleep-Tuesdays July 14 – August 18, 9:00 – 10:30 am. To register go to https://pears.io/events/msuext/5802/ […]
BBB: employment scams soar
It starts with a text message from an unknown number: “Hello, I’m Goldie, a customer service representative from YouTube. Your resume has been recommended by multiple online recruitment platforms. High-paying position: YouTube Optimization Specialist. Remote work is required. Daily salary: $200 to $600. No experience required – free training provided. […]
Michigan overdose death rate declines by 47 percent since 2021
Preliminary 2025 data projects decrease in overdose deaths for fourth year in a row LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announces that Michigan’s overdose death rate has declined by 47% since 2021. Preliminary data for 2025 is projecting a lower rate of 16.4 deaths per 100,000 residents compared to a rate of 30.8 in 2021. This suggests overdose deaths have continued to decline for the fourth year in a row. In 2021, there were 3,096 overdose deaths compared to fewer than 1,800 deaths projected for […]
