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Cass County Historical Society announces 2026 Fall Festival
The Cass County Historical Society is excited to announce its annual Fall Festival, taking place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at the historic Newton House, located at 20689 Marcellus Highway in Decatur, MI. This fun, family-friendly event invites the community to enjoy a full afternoon of autumn activities, […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: House of David
by John Mooy As a kid in Marcellus, I had heard stories about this place called the House of David. At that time, I’m not sure I even knew where it was located. What I do recall is listening to stories about the place from my mom and dad. In my research I’ve found that […]
Bits & Pieces: March Trivia
by Paula Johnson The Ides of March are upon us – “Et tu Brute?” Julius Caesar met his fate; yet I hope you have much success with this month’s trivia. Questions1. How did we get the expression “paint the town red” to mean a lively and fun-filled time?2. What’s an eggcorn?3. Which famous department store […]
Farm and Food File: Farm markets hate uncertainty-and tariffs
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com One of the first marketing lessons offered to me, a wet-behind-the-ears ag editor, by a steely and successful ag futures trader was as simple and useful as a feed bucket. “Markets hate uncertainty,” Paul W. explained back when Ronald Reagan was president, “because uncertainty fuels panic, panic fuels selling and selling […]
Jim Hightower-America’s #1 Populist: “Corporate Morality is a Biblical Level Oxymoron
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com What a hoot to see so many once-cocky, Big Boss Men of corporate America completely surrender their policies, principles, and personal pride to grovel at the feet of Trump! Even egomaniacal tech billionaires like Musk, Bezos, and Zuckerberg are publicly debasing themselves with a cringey eagerness to kiss-up to The Donald. Indeed, […]
Marcellus Memories #23
by Willard RobinsonMHS Class of ’49 One of most interesting days on my grandfather Robinson’s farm was the day they threshed the wheat crop. When the wheat was ripe in mid-summer it was cut with a binding machine that cut the wheat stalks and tied them in bundles. The bundles were stacked veritally in the […]
Cal Thomas: Ukraine ministers speaking truth
by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com While President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy were duking it out in the Oval Office in a rhetorical version of the Ultimate Fighting Club that Trump loves, six Ukrainian Christian ministers from different denominations were coincidentally (or prophetically?) down the street telling guests at the Institute […]
News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of March 10, 2025
Historical fiction fans will want to check out these new titles at the library! Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall. Beth and her gentle, kind husband Frank are happily married, but their relationship relies on the past staying buried. … When Beth’s brother-in-law shoots a dog going after their sheep, Beth doesn’t realize that the […]
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine The Great Salt Lake’s overall water level has been dropping since 1870 due to naturally occurring desiccation but also due to the diversion of upstream water by farmers and other human consumers. Credit: Pexels.com Dear EarthTalk: Why is the Great Salt Lake shrinking so much and […]
Contemplation Corner: “Lessons from Peter’s Calling – Obedience”
by Pastor Steven PaceDecatur Bible Churchdecaturbible.org It’s often difficult for us to accept advice from others, especially when we believe we know better. As the saying goes, “the trouble with good advice is that it usually interferes with your plans.” In the gospels, we see Peter learning to take advice from the Lord in […]
