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The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: A Day in the Life of Autumn – Marcellus
by John Mooy An absolutely beautiful day today and earlier this morning I noticed I was able to see my breath in the cool of a frosty morning. Fall is on the way, or perhaps it’s already here. I recall so fondly growing up in Marcellus during this season of the year thoroughly enjoying […]
Turbo Talks Sports: Skubal On the Move???
When Tigers fans read that title, I can hear the frustration in their voices as they curse my name. Full disclosure, it’s not my fault. I promise. LOL! But let’s take a deep dive into this situation and see if there is any way on earth Skubal remains in Detroit at least for the remainder […]
Earth Talk: Misinformation and climate change
We can all get better at detecting misinformation about climate change. Dear EarthTalk: How can I spot social media misinformation regarding climate change and what can I do to combat it? —Maurice Maloney, Providence, RI Climate misinformation is a term that refers to false or deceiving claims about climate change, sustainability, or climate solutions. Disinformation spreads rapidly […]
Cal Thomas: Will this be the unhappy American birthday?
by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com In one month, the United States will observe its 250th birthday. It is shaping up more like a memorial service for a lost loved one than a party to celebrate something special. Rather than anticipating a happy occasion, America at 250 is increasingly characterized by anger, name- calling and scandals. Performers […]
Farm and Food File: Big Bacon’s Farm Bill
Big Bacon’s Farm Bill carve-out needs to be carved out by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Farm Bills are often loaded with “special interest” lard that favors, say, crop insurance companies, international grain merchandisers, meatpackers, and other farm and food players looking for an unearned edge in the marketplace. Few special ag interests today slide on […]
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: The System Is NOT “Rigged”
The System Is NOT “Rigged”… Say Those Who Rigged It by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Millions of us are mad as hell at the moneyed establishment for constantly rigging the system against America’s workaday majority. Those riggers could save face by making some basic reforms, but instead, they’re getting mad at us for saying the […]
Bits & Pieces: Tidbits
by Paula Johnson Keeping up with slang isn’t always easy. In fact, sometimes it’s downright crude. On the flip side, slang can also be fun, energizing – even brain sharpening. Slang can also be like a foreign language in that when one hears an old word that has become a recent slang – taking on […]
News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of June 8, 2026
As part of our grant from Molina Healthcare, the Marcellus Township Library has purchased Stay Sharp Kits that are available for check out with your library card. Each kit is designed to support short-term memory, mental speed, and overall cognition. The kits are based around themes like birds, travel, pets, and more and each […]
Contemplation Corner: Listening is an art . . .
“But listening is an art that must be developed, not a technique that can be applied as a monkey wrench to nuts and bolts. It needs the full and real presence of people to each other. It is indeed one of the highest forms of hospitality.” -Henri Nouwen (Reaching Out: The Three Movements of the […]
‘Chickening’ at Elementary School
The deal was if the elementary met its goal for the annual Wildcat Walk, someone was going to get ‘chickened.’ Apparently, that was enough incentive as Principal Sarah Bischoff, “Mrs. B,” and 5th grade teacher Henry Essex, “Mr. E,” pose for the before picture. ###
