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MHS JV and Varsity football squads win big in respective season openers
Oh no you don’t. . . The JV Wildcats overwhelmed the Fennville Blackhawks, 32-0, in their season and home opener, Thursday, August 28. The younger ‘Cats are on the road Thursday, September 5, for a contest against the Goble Tigers. Kick-off is at 6pm. Photo courtesy of Megan Schuur Photography submitted by Varsity Head […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools for the week of September 2, 2024
by Nanette PauleySuperintendent In late August, as summer break concluded, Marcellus Community Schools’ faculty and staff gathered for professional learning. Held over the course of three days, the in-service training featured a series of workshops and presentations aimed at enhancing instructional practices, bolstering safety practices, and promoting student well-being. New instructional staff also participated […]
MHS Seniors expand library collection with grant funding
A HUGE shoutout and CONGRATULATIONS goes to English teacher Mrs. Melody Schneider and the current Senior Class of MHS! Last year, the juniors decided it was time to update the high school library with some new and engaging reading material. With Mrs. Schneider’s guidance, they researched grant writing, prepared very professional, persuasive presentations and applied […]
Band Notes for the week of September 2, 2024
Fall Mum SaleThe Music Department is holding its 3rd Mum Sale! Orders are being taken now through September 13 with a four day Grace Period of September 17. No orders will be placed after that date. Funds raised through this sale will benefit the 2025 Band Trip to Orlando, Florida as well as future trips. […]
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine As interest in e-bikes grows, it’s important to remember that traditional human-powered bicycles are also evolving towards greater sustainability Dear EarthTalk: You hear a lot about e-bikes these days, but what’s being done to make regular old human powered bicycles greener? […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Just Last Night
It was just last night that I was driving home as the sun was setting in the west. Someone from the farming community must have been mowing a field as that sweet smell was in the air. It was such a familiar fragrance that I had become accustomed to during my summers in Marcellus. The […]
Bits & Pieces: German Chocolate Fudge Pie
by Paula Johnson My farmer and I got to take separate vacations last week. His friend, Greg Companion, took him for a two-day fishing trip in Lake Erie, and my cousin, Sue, came from Illinois to visit me for a few days. The juxtaposition of the two was a wonderful experience for all of us. […]
Farm and Food File: Bird flue in cows and poultry continues to fly high
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Few states or nations put on a dairy cattle show like the World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI, where 50,000 visitors and vendors from nearly 100 countries will see 1,800 owners exhibiting 2,500 or so of the best dairy cattle in the galaxy. Organizers of this year’s Expo, however, are working overtime […]
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Will Elon Betray Donald First, or Vice Versa?
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Seeing two bloated egos like Elon Musk and Donald Trump hug-up recently in their marriage of political convenience, made me think: “Boy, there’s two who really do deserve each other!” The only question is which one will betray the other first. My money is on Musk. Yes, Trump has built his entire […]
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
As families are adjusting to students being back in school this month, the library is highlighting two new nonfiction books that parents may find helpful during challenging moments! You’ll Make It (And They Will Too): Everything No One Talks About When You’re Parenting Teens by Amy Betters-Midtvedt. The author, a mom with five kids ages […]
