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The countdown is on for Bluegill Frolic 2026!
Bluegill Frolic 2026 July Event Schedule Saturday, July 11: The Brynn Cummings Show at Reginas Event Center (Sold Out) Thursday, July 16: Bluegill Frolic July Meeting – 6pm at Patch & Remington, 115 E. Main (Public is welcome to attend) Friday, July 17: Celebration of America Turning 250, 5-8pm, Hosted by Marcellus DDA, Bluegill Frolic […]
New Exhibit at Patch & Remington
The works of Sherwood Snyder, pictured, are on exhibit at Patch & Remington, 115 E. Main. The eclectic collection spans almost 80 years. The works of 95-year-old Sherwood Snyder are on exhibit at Patch & Remington, 115 E. Main Street. The exhibit features almost 80 years of Snyder’s art in an array of styles and […]
Marcellus Memories – July 11, 1963
Marcellus Memories – July 18, 1963One Wife in Three is Now Wager Earner: Women are a third of the U.S. labor force, and one of every three married women works. In the last three years, the number of married women at work rose by 725,000; by 1970, the number of working women will have increased […]
Bits & Pieces: Similar But Different Foods
by Paula Johnson Travelling abroad or having other culture’s restaurants in our country can be a delight, confusing or putting our taste buds on alert. If you are willing to allow a little variety onto your plate, you might be surprised to find not only new foods that you didn’t know you liked or familiar […]
Hazing in Sports is Still a Thing?
I remember in high school there was rumors of hazing for freshman athletes. I personally was never subjected to any but did see my fair share of some playful “hazing” to incoming freshman but nothing severe. But that was in 1994-98. Darn near 30 years ago. We all know that things have changed from then […]
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is putting out birdhouses and/or bird feeders good or bad for the local ecosystem? — Mary B., Bowie, MD While putting up a bird house or bird feeder is a great way to attract birds to your property, the jury is out as to […]
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Grassroots Action Is Shoving States into Action on Child Care Two pieces of good advice: (1) “Never sign nothin’ by neon,” and (2) “Never negotiate with snakes.” But Joe Biden violated both rules this year, getting out-negotiated by Senate Republicans (and their tag-along Democrat, Joe Manchin). As a result, Biden completely surrendered […]
2023 West Michigan Photo Contest Accepting Entries
West Michigan – The West Michigan Tourist Association (WMTA) is excited to announce the launch of their 2023 West Michigan Photo Contest, one of the largest photo contests in Michigan, with over two thousand submissions annually. This year the prizes include packages from Mackinac Island, the South West Michigan Tourist Council, Crystal Mountain, Binder Park […]
Nearly 100 parcels of state-managed land available via online auctions in August, September
Lot #10021: This 0.62-acre, forested property with 550 feet of frontage on Lake Superior (no road access) is in Bay Mills Township, Chippewa County. More info at Michigan.gov/LandForSale Lake frontage, river frontage and vacant forested acreage surrounded by private ownership are just some of the 95 parcels available in the next round of surplus land […]
Porkies Backpacking Classes
Looking for a wilderness experience with some help from the experts? The DNR Outdoor Skills Academy will offer two backpacking clinics at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in the western Upper Peninsula – one for beginners, and one for more experienced backpackers. Known as the Porkies, the Porcupine Mountains are a true wilderness, with more […]
Road Projects Starting This Week in Six Counties including Cass & Berrien
LANSING, Mich. —Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) launched multiple road and bridge repair projects this week including repair work on US-12 and M-60 between M-139 and Leet Road in Berrien and Cass counties. Based on economic modeling, these investments are expected to support 627 jobs. “Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn […]
