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Kudos, Bluegill Frolic Committee, for a festive 2026 Frolic!
Members of the Bluegill Frolic Committee ride atop Dean McKenzie’s fire truck, complete with a bubble machine, during the 2026 Frolic Parade, Saturday, August 15. Pictured, left to right, are Diane Mierzejewski, Billiejo Snider, President Todd Snider, and Billy Burandt. Although Mother Nature was not very cooperative weather-wise, the 2026 Frolic received high […]
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Today’s Politicians Celebrate Jerks and Ignore Grassroots Genius
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Corporate chieftains are giants, even geniuses – right? Years ago, laissez-faire ideologue Ayn Rand hailed them as society’s supermen, comparing them to Atlas, the mythological Greek god who “holds the world on his shoulders.” But look, here comes one of her modern-day gods now – Timothy Wentworth! He stands […]
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
“It’s what we think we know that keeps us from learning.” ― Claude Bernard. While online media is great for affirming what we already believe, the following new nonfiction books might push you to examine the evidence, free of any political or marketing spin. The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers by […]
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Climate change is making atmospheric rivers more frequent and more intense. Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: What’s the connection between climate change and an increase in so-called atmospheric rivers? — John H., Bridgeport, CT Atmospheric rivers are narrow bands of water vapor that form in the mid to […]
Contemplation Corner: “The superior man seeks what is right. . .”
“The superior man seeks what is right; the inferior one, what is profitable.” -Confucius by Pastor Donnie Brooks Now, of course, firstly, let’s emphasize that it’s a superior “person” and not just a man. I can’t think of anything right now that is more contrary to the thought and focus of life for most people […]
Sponsor a Senior Banner 2025!
Megan Schuur Photography and The Marcellus News are once again teaming up to provide banners for each member of the MHS Class of 2025. By sponosoring a specific enior or making a genearl contribution, you’re help will enable the project to be completed before graduation. Find a form online at https://marcellusnews.com/sponsor-a-senior-mhs-class-of-2025-banner-project-underway/ The MHS Class of […]
Band Notes for the week of February 3, 2025
Coming UpFeb. 8: High School Solo and Ensemble at SMC Feb. 10: Deadline for State Solo and Ensemble Registration Feb. 11: All Cookie Dough orders are due by 3:30pm. Feb. 12: Pre-Festival Band Concert, 7pm Feb. 14: High School Band Clinic at SMC. Early morning – mid afternoon. Feb. 18: MS Solo and Ensemble […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
by Nanette Pauley, Superintendent Marcellus Community Schools’ mission is to provide a challenging curriculum, a safe learning environment and a competent, dedicated staff necessary for our students to become lifelong learners and productive community members. In support of that mission, students will not have school on February 21 so that instructional staff can participate in […]
Secretary Benson welcomes back two license plates from Michigan’s past
Legacy plates now available to order LANSING, Mich. – Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced the return of the white-on-blue and white-on-black license plates—two popular classic designs. The blue Great Lakes plate and black Great Lake State plate are now available to order. Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in December 2023, Public Act 317 of 2023 creates legacy […]
