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Applications open to Village residents Sept. 9 for MSHDA CHILL Grant
To the residents of the Village of Marcellus:You may have heard about the CHILL grant over the past few months and we’re happy to announce that applications will be available starting September 9, 2024, both online and in paper form. Paper copies can be picked up at Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library, Village Hall, and […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Just Last Night
It was just last night that I was driving home as the sun was setting in the west. Someone from the farming community must have been mowing a field as that sweet smell was in the air. It was such a familiar fragrance that I had become accustomed to during my summers in Marcellus. The […]
Bits & Pieces: German Chocolate Fudge Pie
by Paula Johnson My farmer and I got to take separate vacations last week. His friend, Greg Companion, took him for a two-day fishing trip in Lake Erie, and my cousin, Sue, came from Illinois to visit me for a few days. The juxtaposition of the two was a wonderful experience for all of us. […]
Farm and Food File: Bird flue in cows and poultry continues to fly high
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Few states or nations put on a dairy cattle show like the World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI, where 50,000 visitors and vendors from nearly 100 countries will see 1,800 owners exhibiting 2,500 or so of the best dairy cattle in the galaxy. Organizers of this year’s Expo, however, are working overtime […]
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Will Elon Betray Donald First, or Vice Versa?
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Seeing two bloated egos like Elon Musk and Donald Trump hug-up recently in their marriage of political convenience, made me think: “Boy, there’s two who really do deserve each other!” The only question is which one will betray the other first. My money is on Musk. Yes, Trump has built his entire […]
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
As families are adjusting to students being back in school this month, the library is highlighting two new nonfiction books that parents may find helpful during challenging moments! You’ll Make It (And They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You’re Parenting Teens by Amy Betters-Midtvedt. The author, a mom with five kids ages […]
Contemplation Corner with Pastor Donnie Brooks
“Of what avail, then, are opinions, words, dogmas? In the confinement of our study rooms, our knowledge seems to us a pillar of light. But when we stand at the door which opens to the infinite, we realize that all concepts are but glittering motes that populate a sunbeam.”-Abraham Joshua Heschel by Pastor Donnie Brooks […]
Fab Masters Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Fab Masters, 51787 M-40, Marcellus, celebrated its 40th anniversary this summer with approximately 200 customers, vendors, employees and friends in attendance. Ron Troxell, founder of Fab Masters, speakingat the company’s 40th anniversary celebration, July 19. During the event, Fab Masters President Dave Brown presented an engraved watch to company founder Ron Troxell. According to the […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings Regular Meeting – August 13, 2024
President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on August 13, 2024, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Welburn, Thomas, Haley and Webb. AgendaMotion by Welburn, supported by Haley, to approve the agenda with the following changes:– Under President’s Report – Remove Items A […]
Marcellus Township Regular Board Meeting Minutes – July 16, 2024
Supervisor Koshar called the meeting to order at 6:00pm and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call: Koshar, Hess, Mroz, Schick, and Plummer – Absent: Schick Clerk Plummer added Postage Meter under New Business to the agenda. Motion by Hess, seconded by Schick, to approve the agenda as amended. All Ayes – motion carried. Motion […]
