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Notice of Registration for the Election to be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF VOLINIA TOWNSHIP: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of Volinia Township who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of Volinia Township Clerk, the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office; or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained […]
Enjoying trout season? Don’t forget invasive species prevention!
The flies are tied and rods and waders are in action as the 2023 statewide trout season got underway April 29. Before heading out to that favorite fishing spot this season, the departments of Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy are asking anglers to prepare for one more thing: decontamination. Michigan’s trout streams […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The Published Wordby John Mooy I’ll do something to start this article that I don’t believe has ever been done before. I’m mentioning The Marcellus News, Rolling Stone magazine and Weekly Reader in the same sentence. The Marcellus News has been around since 1876 while Rolling Stone was created in l967. The News was created […]
Bits & Pieces: Playground Equipment
by Paula Johnson Playground equipment certainly has become safer over the years. There was even a time when I feared that playgrounds would no longer exist. Once people began paying attention to the injuries caused by many of the contraptions and viewed children as not just another renewable resource, much of the then equipment was […]
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Checking the Price You Pay for Corporate Food Oftentimes, when you suspect you’re being gouged by corporate price fixers – you are. Take the rat-a-tat-tat of today’s price jumps at supermarkets and chain restaurants. They make you want to race to the cash register before they raise prices again! No, no cry […]
DTMB begins search for the 2023 Michigan Christmas tree
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) has kicked off the search for the tree to grace the Capitol grounds for the 2023 holiday season. DTMB is tasked with the search and harvest of the state Christmas tree and once again asks for the public’s assistance in spotting the perfect […]
St. Joe Farmers Market Set To Open May 27
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. — Market-goers will enjoy fresh finds at the weekly St. Joe Farmers Market held in scenic Lake Bluff Park in downtown St. Joseph. The 2023 St. Joe Farmers Market season kicks off Saturday, May 27 from 9:00a–2:00p and includes a variety of products such as baked goods, locally grown produce, perennials and […]
Social Security: Eligibility for spouse’s benefits
by Hillary HatchSocial Security Public Affairs Specialist Social Security helps you secure today and tomorrow with financial benefits, information, and tools that support you throughout life’s journey. If you don’t have enough Social Security credits to qualify for benefits on your own record, you may be able to receive benefits on your spouse’s record. To […]
Home Arts Club to Meet
On Wednesday, May 24, the Home Arts Club will meet at the Marcellus United Methodist Church. The meeting will begin at six o’clock. Program for that Wednesday is Healing Words.
Layman’s Corner
Q: April writes: “Since the New Testament teaches that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, do we still need to keep the Ten Commandments? A: Thank you April for your question. There was never a time in Earth’s history where mankind was saved by any other means but by grace. Many […]
Marcellus Memories
May 30, 1963: Coaches Mike Hume and John Frye are pictured above accepting a $70.00 gift to the Athletic Department which was raised by the sale of membership cards in the Marcellus Athletic Boosters Club last fall. Making the presentation is B.P. “Pete” Johansen, founder of the Boosters Club. May 30, 1963: Old Coy […]
