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Letter to the Editor – October 15, 2026
Dear Editor: This will be simple, maybe my last one for a while. When this comes out, there is one week left for someone to submit their paperwork to run for office as a Village Council member. Right now, it seems that the status quo might be winning this race. I don’t […]
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Self-serving Corporate Propaganda
The Academy Award for Self-Serving Corporate Propaganda by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com When corporations try to bamboozle us commoners, they fire three levels of deceit at us. First comes their basic lies… then they escalate to a barrage of damn lies… and finally they resort to their nuclear option: A PR campaign. The high-tech profiteers of […]
Cal Thomas: Lessons from the death of Jim Bakker
I Timothy 6:10 Love of Money by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com In the 1980s the media gave them the name “televangelists.” These were men (and a few women) who preached a “prosperity gospel,” which claimed that God would reward donors who gave money to their “ministries.” Jim Bakker, who died Monday at age 86, was among […]
Earth Talk: India’s national water infrastructure
India’s national water infrastructure can’t meet residents’ needs so people are left to their own devices. EarthTalk®From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How is India making use of decentralized water technologies to cope with the country’s shrinking access to freshwater and what can we learn from them? — Name withheld India […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: A New and Wonderful Find
by John Mooy I have recently made a new find as a stone carver. Through the years I have purchased stone from places as far away as Western Canada to a not so distant yet a ways away in Lawrence, Kansas. It would be so nice if I could scour the field around Marcellus after […]
Bits & Pieces: Undercover Cake
Undercover Cake by Paula Johnson Have you been searching for something to perk up a meal that doesn’t require much effort? Nothing complicated; you might have things already in your pantry. Maybe something different for a potluck or family reunion? This cake caught my eye because of the few ingredients and simplicity of preparation. […]
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library for the week of October 12
The Marcellus Township Library is again hosting a haunted house and trick-or-treating this year on October 31. We give out candy and prizes to hundreds of trick-or-treaters each year. If you would like to donate individually wrapped candy or prizes, please drop them off at the library. New Book Arrivals:Beyond the Prescription: A Doctor’s Guide […]
Guest Opinion: How can you celebrate National Farm to School Month?
by Jenna Sutterfield, project associateCenter for Rural Affairs Farm to school is going strong across the U.S., reaching millions of students with school gardens, farm field trips, and local food on cafeteria trays. These practices help children learn about where food comes from and make healthier choices while also creating new markets […]
Building a sovereign future: Tribal Nations lead on clean energy, raising next generation of energy leaders
Robert (Bob) Blake, Red Lake Nation by Heather Sparks on October 5, 2026Feature story courtesy of Center for Rural Affairs How do you do right by future generations? Robert (Bob) Blake, a member of the Red Lake Nation in Minnesota, helps Tribal members prepare for their energy future through economic development, decision making, and […]
Marcellus Ski Club offering pre-season deals
From now through November 7, youth and seniors can take advantage of Marcellus Ski Club special deals on rentals. According to interim Ski Club Coordinator Jonathon Casselberry Scott, all-season packages are available for $110 for ages 12 and under, and 60 and over., and $116 for ages 13-59. The packages are good all season […]
Wildcats improve to 5-2 after 65-40 win over Red Arrow
MHS Varsity football improved their record to 5-2 after a 65-40 thumping of the Red Arrow Raiders in New Buffalo, October 9. The ‘Cats should be able to replicate last week’s effort when they travel to Eau Claire, Friiday, October 16, to take on the 1-6 Fighting Beavers. Marcellus closes out the regular […]
