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Village of Marcellus Regular Meeting and Zoning Board of Appeals Proceedings – August 11, 2026
President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on August 11, 2026, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Haley M., Haley G. and Watts. Trustee Webb was absent. (Excused by President Irwin for reasons of health as of June 15, 2026). AgendaMotion by Irwin, […]
Farm and Food File: The completely preventable consequences of woodenheadedness
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Longtime readers of this weekly effort may recall my affection for the word “woodenheadedness”. It comes from The March of Folly, Barbara Tuchman’s 1984 book about “the pervasive presence… of failure, mismanagement, and delusion in government.” In Tuchman’s telling, history is filled with “the pursuit by government of policies contrary to […]
Bits & Pieces: Individual No Bake Lime Cheesecakes
by Paula Johnson One of my stress reducers and fun things to do in my spare time is bake. Nope – not cook, bake! I save dessert recipes with the intention of making them. So, when I finally got to retire – for the 3rd …. and final time – I looked for a […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: One Square Mile
by John Mooy This was years ago in Marcellus, and I was walking with my dad down the street towards the main intersection in town. We had just walked past Mrs. Staley’s house, the Kahler’s, the Cooper’s and Fred Hering’s. You may recall when those folks lived there. It was getting on […]
EarthTalk®
The UN hopes to raise awareness about global warming’s effect on glaciers in 2025. Credit: Pexels.com. From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What does the U.N. hope to accomplish by declaring 2025 the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation and what kinds of activities are in the works? – R. Holmes, Anchorage, AK […]
Contemplation Corner: You know you have loved someone. . .
You know you have loved someone when you have glimpsed in them that which is too beautiful to die.” ― Gabriel Marcel, The Mystery of Being by Pastor Donnie BrooksMarcellus United Methodist Church Gabriel Marcel was a 20th century existentialist philosopher. He was often viewed as the Christian counterpart to the existentialist movement […]
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Upcoming Events at the Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library Tuesdays:Creative Social Circle: Tuesdays at 5 PM through May 27. Bring your own crafts or work with our craft supplies. We will have a sample project each week if you need inspiration on what to make. Enjoy coffee, tea, and the company of other adults as […]
Grand day for an Easter Egg Hunt!
Marcellus Enrichment Initiative’s Easter Egg Hunt was one for the books, April 19. MEI’s Patty Buckhold reports an attendance of over 100 and, perhaps, 10,000 eggs, which is 5,000 more than in 2024. Zia and Liz Miller, above, joined others in collecting the eggs in 17 minutes. ###
Community Announcements
DAR recognizes Vets Veterans Recognition Luncheon hosted bythe Abiel Fellows Chapter DAR Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM. VFW Post 405453550 M-40, Marcellus, MI 49067 This free luncheon is provided to all Cass and St. Joseph County veterans and their families in recognition of Armed Services Day. Please join us for a hot meal and […]
