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MAHS adds ‘Old Farmer’ exhibit to Dec. 7 open house: Curt Johnson slated to be on display
Lord willin’ and the creek don’t rise, Rolling Hills’ Curt Johnson is slated to be the Old Farmer exhibit at the Marcellus Area Historical Society’s open house, Saturday, December 7, 3:00 – 5:30pm. News columnist Paula Johnson (see more on Curt’s medical journey in this issue’s Bits & Pieces) reports that as long as her […]
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Workers dismantle the Savage Rapids Dam on the Rogue River in Oregon.Credit: Oregon State University, FlickrCC. Dear EarthTalk: Now that we are a few decades into the process of removing dams, how are the fish ecosystems doing? — H.F., Boulder, CO Dams, often built to […]
Michigan seat belt use rate fell again in 2024
However, Hands-Free Law has helped reduce rate of handheld-device usage by 1.2 percent For the second year in a row, Michigan’s seat belt use rate fell slightly, according to the results from a grant- funded direct observation study conducted by Michigan State University. The 2024 study, which was conducted in May and June, determined a seat belt use rate of 92.0 percent for Michigan. Thisis a 0.4 percentage point decrease from the reported rate of 92.4 in 2023 and the lowest seat belt use rate for the state since 2004, when it was 90.5 percent. “Every unbuckled seat belt represents a life at risk,” said Katie Bower, director of the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP). “It’s disheartening to see the seat belt use rate in Michigan continue to decline. We must remind everyone […]
Contemplation Corner: “To love God truly, one must first love man.”
“To love God truly, one must first love man. And if anyone tells you that he loves God and does not love his fellow-man, you will know that he is lying.” – Martin Buber Pastor Donnie Brooks We see this thought and example throughout scriptures of a lot of faiths: especially, but not exclusively, […]
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
As the holiday season begins and the weather gets colder, the library has an abundance of cookbooks to warm your kitchen and satisfy your appetite; Why not try one of our newest additions to the collection? Half Baked Harvest: Quick and Cozy by Tieghan Gerard. 120+ recipes for delicious, soul-warming comfort food that comes together […]
Cass District Library December 2024 Programs
T’AI CHI WITH ALYSE KNEPPLEMASON UNION BRANCH – MONDAYS: 11:00AMJoin Alyse Knepple at the Mason/Union Branch for T’ai Chi. T’ai Chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Alyse will offer a free introductory class, followed by four weekly classes which will cost $40.00. CARDIO DRUMMING*HOWARD BRANCH – MONDAYS: 6:00PMCardio drumming is a […]
Marcellus Enrichment Initiative Presents: A Collaborative Christmas in the Village, December 7
The Man with the Bag is coming to town during Christmas in the Village, Saturday, December 7. Marcellus, MI – The Marcellus Enrichment Initiative is excited to announce a collaborative approach to the annual Christmas in the Village celebration, taking place this year on Saturday, December 7. This cherished holiday tradition promises to be bigger […]
Middle School Students take a break to rake for seniors
Marcellus Middle School students took a break to rake leaves for senior citizens throughout the Village, Wednesday, November 13. The school reports that 14 lawns were cleared of leaves, including the Middle School. The students pictured above and below were in Mr. Ware’s group. – News Photo
