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Jerry Britton Memorial Panfish Tournament is October 10
Jerry BrittonAnglers must be registered by 10/3/2026$20 Registration Fee per team • The weigh in will be held at the DNR launch on Big Fish Lake at 4:00p.m, October 10. Most weight (limit of 25 fish per team, no limit to number of team members) will win. Winners take 50°/o of the registration money and […]
Cass District Library invites the public to “Meet the Director”
Cass District Library invites the public to meet new Director Chris Korenowsky. Public meet and greets will be held at the following locations: Mason Union Branch17049 US-12, EdwardsburgMonday, October 20: 4:00 – 7:00 PM Howard Branch2341 YANKEE ST, NILESTuesday, October 21: 4:00 – 7:00 PM Local History Branch145 N BROADWAY, CASSOPOLISThursday, October 23: 1:00 – […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Sidewalk Gate. . . Several Stories
by John Mooy If you have ever read my column in The Marcellus News, you’ve noticed that through the years I have worked relatively hard to make certain I avoided the entanglement I might experience if I delved too deeply into the subjects of religion, finance and politics. I have Included stories that often times […]
Bits & Pieces: October Trivia
by Paula Johnson Happy Halloween! I don’t mean to trick any of you. I want you to find all these as treats. Questions:1. In which state is Happy Hour illegal?2. How did Juicy Fruit gum become famous in the grocery store business?3. What ingredient in Roman concrete led to it growing strength and endurance?4. How […]
Farm and Food File: Two holes, $20 billion, and one big mess
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com The Trump Administration is digging two huge holes at the White House: one for the construction of the executive mansion’s massive new ballroom, the other to bury the export-dependent U.S. soybean sector. That’s not my view; that’s what Caleb Ragland, the current president of the American Soybean Association, told the Associated Press […]
Cal Thomas: Bring Back Clinton-Gingrich
by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com On Aug. 5, 1997, President Bill Clinton and the Republican-controlled Congress, led by Speaker Newt Gingrich, enacted the Balanced Budget Act. This bipartisan agreement aimed to balance the federal budget by 2002. Most of the credit goes to Gingrich because Clinton had vetoed previous Republican proposals for reducing the debt. The […]
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: While We Tout America’s Democracy, Plutocracy is Taking Over
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Washington’s MAGA government is shoveling massive giveaways of public money to corporate elites. Worse, though, are its takeaways of people’s power to battle the abuse of those same plutocratic corporations. Consider just three recent examples: Travel. Perhaps your family plans a holiday flight to visit grandma. Flying itself has become dicey, but […]
News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of October 6, 2025
This week’s book selections come from two storytellers: a citizen of the Potawatomi Nation and a high school teacher. Through their stories of our ancestors, we learn about the small actions that bring us closer together. Living Resistance: An Indigenous Vision for Seeking Wholeness Every Day by Kaitlin B. Curtice. In an era in […]
Contemplation Corner: “Dare to declare who you are”
“Dare to declare who you are. It is not far from the shores of silence to the boundaries of speech. The path is not long, but the way is deep. You must not only walk there, you must be prepared to leap.” – Hildegard of Bingen by Pastor Donnie BrooksMarcellus United Methodist Churchpastordonnieb@outlook.com “Dare […]
Hunters Feeding Michigan and how we can all help
A volunteer at Grace Centers of Hope in Pontiac grabs some Hunters Feeding Michigan venison bags to prepare a meal. By CARLY KALKAUSKIHunters Feeding Michigan student assistantMichigan Department of Natural Resources Hunger isn’t always obvious. It can show up as the quiet gnaw in a child’s stomach before school, or in the concern of a parent […]
Governor Whitmer Proclaims October Michigan Apple Month
Recognizing the Economic and Societal Impact of the Industry LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed October to be Michigan Apple Month. This month, celebrate and acknowledge the Michigan Apple industry and its growers. Enjoying apples, orchards, and cider is an essential part of autumn in Michigan. There are dozens of apple varieties available to […]
