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Bits & Pieces: Dew Point
by Paula Johnson Have you ever heard the saying, “It’s not the temperature, it’s the humidity?” Well, I used to believe that because I detested visiting Florida in July and August (not just HOT, but the humidity was a killer, and the rains were horrendous). Yet visiting my parents in Arizona during July and August […]
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: “Even the smallest dog. . .”
Even the Smallest Dog Can Lift Its Leg on the Tallest Building by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com In these days of domineering corporate rule, where can we commoners go to find even a little bit of justice? Right where they’ve been found throughout human history: Within ourselves. Specifically, in our rebellious spirit, our willingness to confront […]
Farm and Food File: Sometimes you need to put lipstick on a pig
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Six months into my first job as pup reporter in another century, I pestered my boss to transfer me from the green fields of north central Iowa to the story-littered streets of Washington, D.C. to cover the just-brewing 1980s ag crisis. My pitch was earnest and honest: As the crisis began […]
Bits & Pieces: Southern Peach Cobbler
by Paula Johnson In last week’s issue of The Marcellus News, I noticed that this week our editor is presenting recipes from the past for Meats and Casseroles. I perfect time for my outstanding peach cobbler dessert to accompany one of them. As a retirement gift from a long-time hunter couple, Curt and I […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: You Still Waiting?
by John Mooy Have you ever wondered how much of your life you spend waiting for something? There are those times that all of us wait for with great anticipation throughout our lives. You will recall during your days of childhood waiting for everything from Christmas until your birthday until those more critical times […]
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library – June 30, 2025
“Our origin story is valuable because it not only tells us who we are; it tells us who we can become.” -Patty Krawec. Check out the new nonfiction shelves for insightful and thought-provoking titles by Anishinaabé authors! Mapping Neshnabé Futurity: Celestial Currents of Sovereignty in Potawatomi Skies, Lands, and Waters by Blaire Morseau. Morseau, who […]
EarthTalk®
Celebrating the huge role bees, butterflies, birds, bats & others play in keeping our environment going is something we should do all year long, not just during Pollinator Month. Credit: Pexels.com. From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What is Pollinator Month all about and how can I participate? — E.T., via email Every […]
Contemplation Corner: “In any free society. . .”
“In any free society where terrible wrongs exist, some are guilty—all are responsible.”– Abraham Joshua Heschel by Pastor Donnie BrooksMarcellus United Methodist Churchpastordonnieb@outlook.com What could he possibly mean? All are responsible? Or anything that might occur in our purview? That’s a rather tall order, isn’t it? I think he is quite accurate in what […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting, June 10, 2025
President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on June 10, 2025, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Webb, Irwin, Haley M., Haley G. and Watts. AgendaMotion by Irwin, supported by Engstrom, to approve the agenda with the following additions: • Under Consent Agenda […]
New Report Highlights Findings That Republican Tax and Tariff Plans Will Cost Middle-Class Workers Hundreds of Dollars Next Year
Report from the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) – Minority, a congressional committee that studies and advises Congress on the state of the U.S. economy, details how Republican tax and tariff plans will take hundreds of dollars from average middle-class workers to pay for a tax cut for the wealthiest Americans LANSING, Mich. – With the […]
URSCC Celebrates Brownsville School Preservation Milestones
Brownsville School #1 in Calvin Township, Cass County, stands safe and secure under a new roof, and summer visitors will stand safe and secure on retooled floor. Private donations and proceeds from the Raise the Roof Yard Sale enabled Underground Railroad Society of Cass County (URSCC) to complete these crucial pieces of preservation work […]
