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News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of August 31, 2026
Preschool Storytime starts up again on Friday, September 18 at 1 pm for young children and their caregivers. Join our friendly staff for a read-aloud, an activity, and a snack. Caregiver supervision is required. New Book Arrivals:Life on the Bridge: Linking My World to Yours as an Autistic Therapist by Kaelynn Partlow: From Autistic Advocate, […]
Discover Southwest Michigan Art, Culture — and a Chance to Win an All-Inclusive Getaway
Creative Connections Challenge Returns to Southwest Michigan BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (May 8, 2025) — Southwest Michigan’s arts and culture scene continues to spark imaginations with the return of the Creative Connections Challenge. The Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council invites locals and visitors to explore the region’s creative side and earn enticing prizes along the way. From […]
Senators Cherry and Bumstead Discuss License Fee Increase Proposal
Lansing, MI — A new legislative package introduced by Senators John Cherry (D-Flint) and Jon Bumstead (R-North Muskegon) aims to raise hunting and fishing license fees in Michigan for the first time in nearly a decade. The bipartisan proposal seeks to provide a sustainable funding stream for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to maintain […]
Gov. Whitmer Releases Data on How Pregnant Women and Michiganders with Disabilities Will Be Impacted by Devastating Medicaid Cuts
New MDHHS report shows Medicaid cuts could strip Michigan hospitals of billions of dollars, terminate health care for 750,000 Michiganders LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released data on the devastating impact of proposed Medicaid cuts on pregnant women and Michiganders with disabilities. If enacted, the cuts would rip billions of dollars from Michigan’s health care system that supports expecting moms and Michiganders with disabilities. Earlier this […]
Gov. Whitmer Statement After Securing Massive Federal Commitment to Protect Great Lakes Economy
President takes executive action to recommit federal support for Brandon Road Interbasin Project that will protect Great Lakes, Midwest economy weeks after Governor advocated for it in White House meeting LANSING, Mich. – On May 9, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a statement after President Donald Trump signed a memorandum in support of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project (“Brandon Road”). The president’s action comes just weeks after the governor raised the issue with him in Oval Office meetings. Michigan is funding half of the 10% non-federal cost share of the project, […]
Gov. Whitmer Announces $25 Million in Statewide Placemaking Grants to Support Vibrant Communities, Encourage Population Growth
Placemaking and development projects across Michigan’s 10 prosperity regions will receive support from the MEDC’s Revitalization and Placemaking program LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today in announcing approval of $25 million in grant funding for projects across the state of Michigan through the Revitalization and Placemaking program, which supports community revitalization […]
V-E Day Proclaimed – 80 years later
by Kay Schten McAdam, Editor When there’s no one left to remember, we tend to forget. Thursday, May 8, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day, more specifically, Victory in Europe Day. Of the 16.4 million American veterans who served in World War II, less than 1% are still alive. In Michigan […]
Government ‘slice and dice’ hits home
Patch & Remington co-founders Sarah Ayers and Tony Ruacho invite the public to The Greatest Show That Never Way, an art exhibit designed to make a statement in response to federal cuts for arts and culture programs. – News Photo Background:In a letter dated 4 April 2025, Jennifer Rupp, President and CEO of Michigan Humanities, issued […]
‘Cats get purrr-fect performance against the Colts
One for the record books. . . varsity softball hurler Elin Essex tossed a perfect game against the Comstock Colts, Monday, May 5. She was aided by a slew of smokin’ bats in the ‘Cats 17-0 win on their home diamond. -News Photo No runs, no hits, no errors. . . It was a […]
MHS Varsity Baseball improves season record to 14-4
Sophomore righthander Abram Coffey racked up 14 strikeouts in game one of the ‘Cats doubleheader against the visiting Comstock Colts, Monday, May 5. MHS took game one 8-3. On third is Gage Rumsey. -News Photo by Kay Schten McAdam, Editor The ‘Cats have done it – they made me love baseball again. It’s been […]
Turbo Talk Sports: Heck of a run, Pistons!!!
It isn’t a secret that the Pistons were one of the worst teams in the NBA last season. A lot of fans thought they deserved the number one overall pick, but they had to settle for pick number four. Many Pistons fans would argue they always get the short end of the stick in the […]
