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Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Why Trust High-Tech Billionaires to Save Humanity?
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Here’s an interesting fact: Dinosaurs dominated Earth for 165 million years – and they assumed they always would. Which brings us to… well, us. We bipedal, far-ranging, Homo sapien primates have certainly established our dominance over modern-day Mother Earth. And even though our reign has only lasted about 200,000 years, we […]
EarthTalk®Â
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk:Â What are the climate benefits of switching over to a four-day workweek? –P. Proby, Denver, CO Nearly 200 companies across the globe have completed six-month trials of a four-day workweek with promising results. Juliet Schor, an economist and sociologist at Boston College, is leading the […]
Letter to the Editor
The Quiet Threat of Tim Walberg On February 9th, US Representative Tim Walberg visited the rural, quaint community of Marcellus, Michigan. A few days prior to arriving, Tim’s staff contacted the Marcellus Township Library to inform them of his trip and ask for a space to speak with the citizens of the 5th District. Upon […]
Band Notes for the week of February 19, 2024
NEW Marching Band Uniforms UPDATE!Ordered! Fitted! Paid for! Will arrive in mid-August!They’re spectacular! We can’t wait for you to see them! Middle School and High School Band Festival On Wednesday, March 6, both the Middle School and High School Bands will perform in the MSBOA District 6 Band and Orchestra Festival at Paw Paw High […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
The Michigan State Police’s February eNewsletter includes important information about sextortion that I feel compelled to share with parents and community. Sadly, social media comes with many hazards, including sextortion, a disturbing trend that targets young individuals through the misuse of personal information and explicit content. I strongly encourage parents to be informed and follow […]
SMC Housing Expansion Update
The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees at its regular meeting Wednesday, February 14, approved an architectural contract with Carmi Design Group of Edwardsburg for the residence hall expansion project. Carmi’s Tony Leininger previously conducted a feasibility study and trustees expect to open construction bids in May. The addition of 36 beds to the […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting – January 23, 2024
President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on January 23, 2024, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Welburn, Haley, Webb and Thomas. AgendaMotion by Welburn, supported by Markle, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. MinutesMotion by Webb, […]
Porter Township Van Buren County – Regular Meeting, January 10, 2024
 Supervisor Oxley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present – Meade, Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, and Packer. Also present – Attorney Moraitis and six guests. Motion by Bitely with support by Nesbitt to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on December 13, 2023. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed. […]
Social Security to Celebrate Women’s History Month in March
by Hillary HatchSocial Security Public Affairs Specialist March is Women’s History Month — a time to focus not just on the past, but also on the challenges women continue to face in the 21st century. At Social Security, we provide vital benefits and financial protection for women. Nearly 55% of people receiving Social […]
Marcellus Boys Varsity Gets Three in a Row including Big Win over Hartford
#22 Beau Ferguson goes up for three over Bloomingdale’s #55 Peyton Stephens during the ‘Cats road game win, Friday, February 9. The 46-38 victory capped a three games in four days winning streak for Marcellus. The other two wins were over Bangor and Hartford. by Kay Schten McAdamStats courtesy of Shirley Mroczek We, the […]
Marcellus’ Team of Six Improves Record to 5-0
The Marcellus 8th grade girls basketball team improved their record to 5-0 with road wins over Bangor, Wednesday, February 7, and against Bloomingdale’s, Monday, February 12. The above photo of #22 Emma Caudill was taken during their win over Centreville, February 6. To Emma’s right is teammate Sydney Crabtree, while #12 Lucy Hughes keeps an […]
