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New parking lot for VFW Post #4054 thanks to Auxiliary and community support
For just the third time in over 40 years, VFW Post #4054 has a new parking lot. The project was funded by monies raised from the Monday and Tuesday meals and hall rentals. The Post is grateful to the VFW Auxiliary for the large donation which made the improvement possible. -Photo credit: Larry […]
This week in Marcellus’ Culinary History – July 14
Another week, another instllament of This week in Marcellus’ Culinary History. We continue to feature recipes in the Meats and Casseroles section of the Home Arts of Cooking Marcellus Centennial Cookbook, 1879-1979. Hope you’ve tried a few of the recipes published 46 years ago. Bon Appétit! Marian Pyle’s Sausage Fruit Bake1 lb pork sausage1 can […]
Team RickWorld Reads of the Week – July 14, 2025
Team RickWorld continues on a reading roll with just six months to go in the Marcellus Library’s Read Through the Decades Challenge! The Challenge concludes at the library’s Noon Year’s Eve Party on December 31. Groups are asked to dress in the decade they reach by counting each book as one year. Team RickWorld could […]
MHS Band Notes for the Week of July 14
Coming Up:Wednesday, July 23: Drumline Practice, 10am-NoonFriday, August 1: First Friday, Downtown Marcellus. Look for band members to be selling Meat Bundle Raffle Tickets. $20 a ticket. Proceeds help current and future band trips.Band Camp – August 4 – 8: Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm; Friday 8am-2pmWednesday, Aug. 13: Marching Band Rehearsal, 7pm-9pm.Saturday, August 16: Bluegill Frolic Parade. […]
LEO awards $1M for 2025 school psychologist training program
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) awarded $1M, with $350,000 going to Andrews University and $650,000 to Western Michigan University to expand or launch a school psychologist training program. This investment will increase the school psychologist workforce in Michigan, support students who are facing mental health challenges and help schools navigate […]
Surplus-land auctions, in August and September, help DNR meet mission to boost public recreation, protect natural resources
Over 120 parcels are available; sale proceeds will be used to acquire replacement land that better fits the department’s outdoor recreation, conservation goals The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is busy preparing 126 properties for sale via online auctions later this summer. River frontage, lake frontage and forested acreage surrounded by private ownership – these […]
DNR launches 2025 wild turkey brood survey
Michigan residents, are you ready to talk (or spot) turkey? The Michigan Department of Natural Resources needs your help to tally wild turkeys this summer. Now through August 31, the DNR is running its annual wild turkey brood survey – a community science effort for people statewide to report sightings of wild turkeys and turkey […]
Kalamazoo County Expo Center – August 2025 Event Schedule
Calendar of Events for the Kalamazoo County Expo Center & FairgroundCALL 269.383.8778. www.kalamazooexpocenter.com 08/04‐08/09 Kalamazoo County 4‐H Showcase Michigan State University Extension hosts the Kalamazoo County 4‐H Showcase. 4‐H Youth will put on livestock shows, horse shows, still project demonstrations and displays throughout the week. The 4‐H Livestock Auction will be held on Thursday, August 7. Bring a non‐perishable fooditem for local foodbanks and get a free book! For more information contact […]
Beckwith Theatre Company Presents Christie’s “And Then There Were None”
Dowagiac, Mich. – The Beckwith Theatre Company presents Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie during six performances beginning August 1. The play, directed by Jack Gannon, is Christie’s Agatha Christie’s bestselling mystery of all time. The story begins when eight disparate guests arrive at an isolated mansion […]
Registration Open for Michigan State University Extension’s 2026 Zoning Administrator Certificate Program
Each year Michigan State University (MSU) Extension offers the Zoning Administrator Certificate (ZAC) Program to provide training in zoning administration techniques that reduce legal risks to zoning administrators and their communities. Registration is now open for the 2026 offering and this popular program fills each year. Secure your spot soon for some great online learning and two days of in-person classes in Mt. Pleasant February 19 and 20, […]
