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Michigan Works! to host hiring event August 20
BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- If you’re looking for a job, you’ll want to join Michigan Works! at their next hiring event where an estimated 25 employers will be meeting with candidates to fill their open positions. The next event will take place on Thursday, August 20 from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm at the Michigan […]
Marcellus Memories
Rev. Don Ludman (seated) and Steve Gyllstrom study the scxript for the Easter Pageant”According to Mark” to be presented in its entirety on Thursday, April 11, and Saturday, April 13, 1974, at the Marcellus United Methodist Church. From The Marcellus News – April 6, 1894 From The Marcellus News April 1, 1954: High Winds Followed […]
Gear up for spring fishing and get your 2024 fishing license
Michigan’s new fishing license and regulation season kicks off Monday, April 1, so anglers need to be sure they have purchased a new license for this fishing season in order to enjoy some great fishing opportunities. The 2024 fishing licenses are valid through March 31, 2025. Fishing licenses can be purchased at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or by downloading the Michigan […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting – March 12, 2024
President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on March 12, 2024, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Welburn, Thomas, Haley and Webb. AgendaMotion by Irwin, supported by Markle, to approve the agenda with the following addition:– Under Consent Agenda – Add Item D. […]
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Michigan Dairy Herd
Michigan herd is linked to the affected cattle in Texas; producers are strongly encouraged to contact their veterinarian about any animal health concern LANSING, MI –Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring announced recently the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy herd from Montcalm County. The U.S. […]
Gov. Whitmer Applauds Biden-Harris Administration Support to Help Re-Open Palisades, Protecting 600 Union Jobs and Clean Power for 800,000 Michiganders
Governor Gretchen Whitmer with U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm Investment would make Palisades first successfully restarted nuclear power plant in US history COVERT TOWNSHIP, Mich. – On March 27, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, state Representative Joey Andrews (D-SaintJoseph), and Holtec International to announce the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) decision to issue a conditional commitment for an up to $1.52 billion loan to restart the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant. The loan will protect […]
SMC Students Present at 2024 American Chemical Society National Meeting
Katie Lull of Marcellus was one of five Southwestern Michigan College students who presented at the Spring 2024 American Chemical Society National Meeting in New Orleans March 17-21. In a rare opportunity for community-college students, Lull, Mitzy Grana Diaz, Hartford; Alex Foster, Baroda; Delaney Platt, Illinois; and Nick Weston, Paw Paw, presented findings of […]
MHS Drama Club’s The Lion King, Jr., – Roars!
A grown-up Simba, left, played by Parker Enright, is reunited with childhood friend, Nala (Faith Balkema), and realizes his destiny as ruler of his late father’s kingdom. The MHS Drama Club presented two performances, one on Saturday, March 23, 7pm, and Sunday, March 24, 2pm. There are never enough superlatives and praises when a group […]
The Great North American Solar Eclipse, April 8, 2024
NASA’s map of the path the Great North American Solar Eclipse 2024 will take on Monday, April 8. Although Marcellus is not directly in the path of totality, there will still be a natural show to see – with appropriate eyewear that is. On Monday, April 8, the Great North American Total Eclipse 2024 will […]
DNR hiring conservation officers for January 2025 training academy
Conservation officer recruits learn how to conduct a necropsy – a procedure to determine how an animal was killed – during the DNR’s 2022 training academy. If you or someone you know has dreamed of a career among the ranks of the state’s conservation officers, listen up: The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is accepting […]
Treasury: Individual Income Tax Returns due in Less Than a Month
Tax Returns Must be eFiled or Mailed by April 15, 2024 LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury) is reminding taxpayers that state individual income tax returns are due in less than a month. State individual income tax returns must be filed electronically or postmarked through the U.S. Postal Service by 11:59 p.m. […]
