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Farm & Food File: You mess up the creek, you clean up the creek
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Family lore has it that sometime in the pre-refrigeration days of the late 19th century, my forefathers dug a small cave into a steep hillside on their adjacent farms to store several barrels of home-brewed beer. Like the family’s suds, the cave was cool, dark, and prized. This being southern Illinois, […]
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Congress Critter Proposes a Raw Deal to Replace Social Security
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Years ago, an iconic bar named “Another Raw Deal” was a regular hangout for us irreverent, free-spirited, political progressives in Austin, Texas. Even those push-button, hot-air hand dryers in its restrooms were political—printed on the big chrome button was this instruction: “Push here for a message from Sen. Phil Gramm.” Mercifully, […]
Cal Thomas: Injustice in Nashville
by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”–Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There is a man who has spent nearly 30 years on death row in a Nashville prison for murders that substantial evidence shows he did not commit. His name is Kevin Burns (KB as he is known). He has […]
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library for the week of April 7, 2025
It’s a wonderful time of year to be a nature enthusiast! Check out these new titles before heading outdoors! The Backyard Bird Chronicles written and illustrated by Amy Tan. In 2016, author Amy Tan grew overwhelmed by the state of the world: Hatred and misinformation became a daily presence on social media, and the country […]
25th annual Farm History Day at Michigan Flywheelers Museum
This year marks the 25th annual Farm History Day at the Michigan Flywheelers Museum which will be held on Friday, May 9. The event, which is free, offers over 30 exhibits teaching students some of the long-lost skills that early farm families use to do. SOUTH HAVEN, MI – For the past two decades, hundreds […]
Contemplation Corner: “Near the Cross”
Good Friday ServicesDecatur Bible Church80797 M-51, Decatur, MI 49045Friday, April 18, 2025, 6:00pmAll are welcome! “Near the Cross”by Steven PaceDecatur Bible Church The four gospels tell us of several people who were at the cross with Jesus during those final agonizing hours. Each of them is unique and provides us with many valuable lessons. […]
2025 West Michigan Carefree Travel Guide now available
Prepare for Your Next Adventure with the 2025 West Michigan Carefree Travel Guide West Michigan, 4/7/2025 – The West Michigan Tourist Association (WMTA) is excited to announce the release of the 2025 West Michigan Carefree Travel Guide! Available online or as a free printed copy, this essential guidebook is your key to exploring the best of West […]
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine We are all used to seeing wild animals in the city nowadays across the United States. Credit: Pexels.com Dear EarthTalk: Why do some wild animals live in cities more than in rural areas? – L.K. via email When people think of wildlife, they often picture animals wandering in […]
Bly Cemetery Spring 2025 Clean-up
The Marcellus Township Sexton has announced spring clean-up for Bly Cemetery. It is asked that all artificial flowers and floral arrangements from around gravestone areas be cleaned up and removed. Any items left after April 30, 2025, will be disposed of. Please contact the Marcellus Township Office at 269-646-2305 with any questions. Thank you for […]
Village of Marcellus Hydrant Flushing
The Village of Marcellus will be flushing fire hydrants between April 14, 2025, and April 18, 2025. While the water is safe for consumption and bathing, residents may experience water that is discolored, “brown/rusty” and may wish to cease running laundry machines or automatic icemakers during this process. If you experience discoloration, run cold water […]
