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Cass District Library unveils new Community Makerspace
CASSOPOLIS, MI — Cass District Library (CDL) is thrilled to announce the opening of its brand-new Makerspace, a creative laboratory designed to foster hands-on learning, technical skill development, and community collaboration. Located at the Edwardsburg Branch (26964 Main Street, Edwardsburg, MI 49112), the lab kicked off its opening prior to Labor Day, with dedicated open […]
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: How to “Rest In Peace” Naturally
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com May we take a minute to talk about your death? And mine, too. I certainly don’t want to rush either one, but there is a matter we should all consider ahead of the “event.” Namely, the funeral. The nature of one’s bodily disposal is, of course, unpleasant to discuss. So […]
Cal Thomas: Shaping Opinion
by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com NEW ROSS, Ireland – Traveling the world as I have this summer exposed not only different opinions about major issues, but also a difference in how journalists in free countries and propagandists in unfree ones report them. Sadly, much of the journalism in free countries is too often behaving like propagandists […]
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library – September 11, 2025
“A lie can travel around the world and back again while the truth is lacing up its boots.” -Mark Twain. If you’re interested in sussing out the truth in a world full of conflicting information, you’ll want to check out these new nonfiction titles! The Shape of Wonder: How Scientists Think, Work, and Live […]
Cass County Regional Art Exhibit, October 4 – December 30
The Cass Area Artists in conjunction with Cass County announce the 9th Regional Open Exhibit, October 4 – December 30, 2025. The exhibit in the Cass County Administration Building is open to all artists 18 years of age or older residing in Cass, Berrien, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, and St. Joseph counties in Michigan, and […]
Contemplation Corner: Civilization is not ‘just there’
“Civilization is not ‘just there,’ it is not self-supporting. It is artificial and requires the artist or the artisan. If you want to make use of the advantages of civilization—you are done. In a trice you find yourself left without civilization. Just a slip, and when you look around everything has vanished into air. The […]
EarthTalk® – From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine
Escaped balloons are increasingly becoming a nuisance and a contributor to the degradation of our natural environment… Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: Are escaped balloons a problem for the environment and what can we do to prevent it from happening? — Meg D., Larchmont, NY Escaped balloons have become a prevalent source of land and marine pollution worldwide, […]
Letter to the Editor – September 11, 2025
Dear Editor, As usual, I truly appreciated the August 18 issue of The Marcellus News. It was filled with enlightening information about Marcellus, Cass County and local townships, as well as our country. Bits & Pieces is always interesting…and this week it contained helpful information about learning styles that everyone can […]
Tufts University report: Michigan had nation’s largest young voter turnout increase in 2024 elections
Secretary Benson celebrates another record-breaking year for youth voting as Michigan kicks off second annual Michigan Voter Preregistration Week Sept. 7-13 LANSING, Mich. – Young people in Michigan voted in record numbers in 2024, marking the highest four-year increase in young voter turnout nationwide and ranking #3 in the nation for overall young voter turnout, according to the Center for Information and Research on […]
Michigan residents can apply for HomeHeating Tax Credit until September 30
State funds from this credit reduce heating bills of qualified Michigan renters, homeowners LANSING, Mich. – With fall around the corner, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is partnering with the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) to spread the word about the Home Heating Credit, which helps eligible residents manage heating costs during the colder months. Qualified Michigan renters and homeowners have until Tuesday, Sept. 30 to claim the credit — and those […]
UIA notifies claimants collections will resume this month on overpaid benefits
Agency offers waivers for those who cannot repayMove comes after judge orders agency to resume collecting Michiganders who received more unemployment benefits than they were entitled to are being notified by the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) that collections on those overpayments will resume at the end of the month. Those who cannot afford the back […]
