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Bit & Pieces: Seasons of the Year
Have you noticed the changes in weather? The season is starting to change and stabilize as autumn – or fall – if you prefer. Autumn as a season was originally (in about the 10th century, 900s) called harvest. However, that term began to fade and by the 1600s, it was obsolete. Why? No one […]
Harvest Fest/Trunk-n-Treat 2023
Fun, Food, Family & Treats at Dr. T.K. Lawless Park, Saturday, October 21, 2023 Breathe deeply, and you can almost imagine the cool, crisp autumn days that are soon to be upon us; what better way to enjoy those vibrant colors of nature than spending an afternoon with us at Dr. T.K. Lawless Park during […]
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Are there any proven links between exposure to pollution and mental health problems? – John C., Scranton, PA Mental health and environment are two issues often in the spotlight, though not often associated together. But some researchers […]
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Bribery, Bad. Campaign Donations, Good? What amazes me about outbreaks of bribery among high government officials is not just the level of greed involved, but that the take is often so cheesy. For example, there seems to be no end to the ongoing saga of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas […]
New proposed license plate would raise funds for Michigan 4-H youth
On Tuesday, September 26, legislation was unveiled that will create a new fundraising license plate that would generate support for Michigan 4-H youth. On Tuesday, September 26, legislation was unveiled that will create a new fundraising license plate that would generate support for Michigan 4-H youth. State Reps. Matthew Bierlein, of Vassar, and Reggie […]
SMC ties with KVCC for credit-hour growth in Fall 2023
Southwestern Michigan College has tied for the highest amount of credit-hour growth for Fall 2023 (+10.8 percent) with Kellogg Community College of Battle Creek among Michigan’s 29 community colleges. This is the fourth straight semester with a higher enrollment than the previous year. As President Dr. Joseph Odenwald reported to the Board […]
Marcellus Township Regular Board Meeting, August 15, 2023
Supervisor Koshar called the meeting to order at 6:00pm and led the pledge of allegiance. Roll Call: Koshar, Hess, Mroz, Plummer, Schick Motion by Hess, second by Schick, to approve the agenda – All Ayes – motion carried Motion by Schick, second by Mroz, to approve the minutes from the July 18, 2023, as presented. […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting, September 12, 2023
President Irwin called the joint meeting of the Marcellus Village Council and the Village of Marcellus Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. on September 12, 2023, in the Hudson Memorial Building. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Welburn, Thomas, Haley and Webb. AgendaMotion by Oswalt, supported by Markle, to approve as presented. Ayes: All. Nays: None. […]
MHS Wildcat Marching Band – The Pride of Marcellus – Earns “Good Duck” at Cass Exhibition
MHS Wildcat Marching Band Drum Majors Micah Gooden and Kylie Kozik received judges’ comments and the official “Good Duck” award at the Cassopolis Marching Band Exhibition, Saturday, September 23. The MHS Wildcat Marching Band had the opportunity for an additional public performance before this year’s Marching Band Festival thanks to the Cassopolis Marching Exhibition, Saturday, […]
