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Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library news for the week of September 7, 2026
Upcoming EventsMondays: Magnetic Mondays: 3 PM-4:30 PM. Build and create with Magna-Tiles and Magnetic Blocks. Parent supervision required. Classic Conversations: RESCHEDULED: September 21 at 5:30 PM. Read Somebody in Boots by Nelson Algren in advance and join Donnie Brooks for an engaging discussion of this classic book. Tuesdays:Craft & Chat: Tuesdays, 5-7 PM. Adults: Bring your […]
Marcellus Community Food Pantry adds evening hours
The Marcellus Community Food Pantry (214 E. Main) has added evening hours! Effective immediately the Pantry will be open Wednesday: Mornings from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM AND Evenings from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM These hours will be reviewed in a few weeks to see how they’re working and will be adjusted, if necessary. […]
“Juneteenth Karaoke Fundraiser” June 20 at P & R
Marcellus – Celebrate Juneteenth with Karaoke Night at Patch and Remington, 115 E Main, Marcellus, on Friday, June 20, from 5 – 7 pm. Join Nixie Out of the Water performers from Constantine, Marcellus, Cassopolis and Dowagiac in sharing songs by Black artists. Everyone is invited to sing or just have fun. Tickets are $10 […]
Underground Railroad Days, July 12 and 13 in Vandalia
The Underground Railroad Society of Cass County (URSCC) and Village of Vandalia are celebrating the history of the Underground Railroad, Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13. Activities include guided tours at Milo Barnes Park of the 1847 Kentucky Slave Raid, a Civil War soldiers camp depicting the 102nd US Colored Troops, open […]
Thank you from Marcellus Elementary
Elementary Principal Sarah “Mrs. B” Bischoff in her ‘sundae’ best!. Bischoff rewarded her students for exceeding this year’s fundraising goal. The treat was making Mrs. B into a human ice cream sundae. Dear Marcellus Elementary Families and Community: I want to personally thank each of you that helped us exceed our $8,000 fundraising goal […]
Health emergencies linked to recreational nitrous oxide use increase significantly
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is warning residents about a dramatic increase in emergency health care incidents related to recreational use of nitrous oxide or “laughing gas” in Michigan. Calls to the Michigan Poison and Drug Information Center (MiPDC) involving recreational nitrous oxide use and its adverse health […]
Marcellus Community Schools recognizes Spring 2025 athletes
Boys & Girls Track Post Season Honors SW10 All Conference • 1st Team All conference: Madisyn Harrison- Pole VaultMHSAA D4 Regional Finishes• Madisyn Harrison 1st place (tied) – pole vault (State Qualifier)• Josie Adams 1st place (tied) – pole vault (State Qualifier)• Marvin Jones 2nd place- shot put (State Qualifier)• Marvin Jones 2nd place- discus (State […]
This week in Marcellus’ Culinary History – June 9, 2025
In this installment of “This Week in Marcellus’ Culinary History,” we continue to feature Salads and Vegetables as printed in the Home Arts of Cooking Marcellus Centennial Cookbook, 1879-1979. The book was published 46 years ago by the Marcellus Home Arts Club. Boots Bybee’s Copper Pennies2 lbs carrots sliced in 1/4” rounds and cooked done1 […]
Team RickWorld Reads of the Week for June 9, 2025
Looking for a few good summer reads? Team RickWorld has the following suggestions from its Library Reading Challenge list. Justin Ware: Taking the week off. . .? Katy Essex: The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde. This is the first fantasy genre book I’ve read. I have mixed feelings about this book but […]
Spongy moths are waning, but keep an eye on your trees (and your picnic table)
The weather is warming up in Michigan, which means it is time for beach days, picnics, barbecues and fun times outside. While everyone is welcome to enjoy the outdoors, some uninvited guests such as invasive spongy moth caterpillars can spoil the fun. These hungry caterpillars often group together on deciduous trees – those that […]
Cal Thomas: The one, big, ugly bill
by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com After many years living in and covering Washington, there is one overriding principle I have learned: If you don’t trust politicians you will never be disappointed. President Trump and the House Republican leadership promised that what Trump called “the one, big, beautiful bill” would, among other things, reduce the $36 trillion […]
