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Cal Thomas: Pessimism leads to defeat
by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com If you have been paying attention to media reports, many politicians, including some Republicans and those often-wrong pollsters, believe the November election is a foregone conclusion. According to them, Democrats will win a House majority and possibly take over the Senate, too. History proves it, they say, because the party out […]
Contemplation Corner: O Spirit of that early day. . .
O Spirit of that early day,So pure and strong and true,Be with us in the narrow wayOur faithful fathers knew. Give strength the evil to forsake,The cross of Truth to bear,And love and reverent fear to makeOur daily lives a prayer!~ John Greenleaf Whittier, 1807-1892(1) by Pastor Donnie BrooksMarcellus United Methodist Church A famous […]
EarthTalk®
Microsoft is among the Fortune 500 companies still leaning into their climate commitments. Credit: Angel Bena, Pexels.com. From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Which U.S.-based Fortune 500 companies are turning their backs on previous climate commitments, and which are forging ahead toward carbon neutrality? – L.J., via email Many Fortune 500 companies […]
Donations bolster upgrades to SMC trails
DOWAGIC MI —When a call went out to pay tribute to Southwestern Michigan College Hall of Fame Coach Ron Gunn, 219 individuals contributed. Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Brent Brewer, who becomes interim president May 12, said May 7, “We gather to celebrate an exciting step forward for SMC and to honor […]
Team RickWorld Reads of the Week
Team RickWorld has heard that the competition is heating up in the Marcellus Library’s Read through the Decades Challenge. The library is celebrating it’s 100th anniversary of service this year with a months-long challenge to see which team can read the most books by December 31. Team RickWorld is up to the challenge […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
by Nanette Pauley, Superintendent Career Technical Education (CTE) continues to prove its value by equipping students with hands-on experience, real-world skills, and industry-specific knowledge that prepares them for both college and career success. These programs foster critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership while connecting students directly to high-demand career pathways. Marcellus High School is […]
Band Notes for the week of May 12, 2025
This Day in Music HistoryMay 15, 1963: At the fifth Annual Grammy Awards, The First Family, an album of comedy bits that pokes fun at President John F. Kennedy and his family, wins Album Of The Year, the only time a comedy or spoken-word album has ever won that award. Coming Up:Wednesday, May 14: Spring […]
You may be eligible for SSI and Social Security Benefits
by Hillary HatchSocial Security Public Affairs Specialist You may be able to get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) even if you already receive Social Security benefits. About 2.5 million adults and children get SSI and Social Security at the same time. We pay Social Security benefits to workers and their eligible family members based on […]
Join the Bluegill Frolic Parade and show Marcellus your interpretation of any part of the 1900s!
It’s time to sign-up for the Bluegill Frolic Parade.After many years, the Parade returns to Main Street, Marcellus, Saturday, August 16, 11:00am.Don’t miss out – help us make it the best parade in years! Just download and fill out the form below: 2025 Parade Rules below ###
Show your support of the 2025 Bluegill Frolic by ordering your official hoodie today!
The Bluegill Frolic, 499 S. Burney Street, MarcellusFriday, August 15, and Saturday, August 16, 2025 (click on the image below to access the form online) marcellusbluegillfrolic@gmail.com ###
