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Earth Talk: LLM’s
Experts don’t think storing LLMs locally would do much to lighten the environmental load of data centers. Dear EarthTalk: Would storing the Large Language Models (LLMs) behind AI on our personal computers save resources from shared data centers and be better for the planet? – P.L., via email Huge computer buildings known as data centers use […]
Free Summer Classes at MSU Extension
OnlineTai Chi for Better Sleep-Mon. & Wed, July 6-August 26, 12:00 – 1:30pm. To register go to https://pears.io/events/msuext/5739/ Seated Tai Chi for Better Sleep– Mon. & Wed., July 6-August 26, 2:00 – 3:30 pm. To register go to https://pears.io/events/msuext/5740/ Mindfulness for Better Sleep-Tuesdays July 14 – August 18, 9:00 – 10:30 am. To register go to https://pears.io/events/msuext/5802/ […]
BBB: employment scams soar
It starts with a text message from an unknown number: “Hello, I’m Goldie, a customer service representative from YouTube. Your resume has been recommended by multiple online recruitment platforms. High-paying position: YouTube Optimization Specialist. Remote work is required. Daily salary: $200 to $600. No experience required – free training provided. […]
Michigan overdose death rate declines by 47 percent since 2021
Preliminary 2025 data projects decrease in overdose deaths for fourth year in a row LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announces that Michigan’s overdose death rate has declined by 47% since 2021. Preliminary data for 2025 is projecting a lower rate of 16.4 deaths per 100,000 residents compared to a rate of 30.8 in 2021. This suggests overdose deaths have continued to decline for the fourth year in a row. In 2021, there were 3,096 overdose deaths compared to fewer than 1,800 deaths projected for […]
Letter to the Editor – June 11, 2026
June 4, 2026 To The Editor: Since 2023, Bill Huizenga has been the U.S. representative for Michigan’s 4th congressional district, which spans much of the state’s southwest including Van Buren County. As such, he was the keynote speaker at a Van Buren Republican Party fundraiser in Decatur on Saturday, May 30. That day, […]
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR TIERED PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
June 11, 2026Marcellus Township 463 West Main StreetMarcellus, Michigan 49067269-550-6205 On or about June 22, 2026, Marcellus Township will request the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to release CDBG funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. Program funds will be used to undertake a […]
Township of Marcellus – Notice of Budget Hearing
The Marcellus Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budgets for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, at the Marcellus Township Hall, 13163 Marcellus Highway, Marcellus, MI, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 5:45 P.M. The purpose of the hearing is to hear oral and have written comment from […]
MHS Varsity Baseball – 2026 District Champs!
The Division 4 District 115 Baseball Champions of 2026 – the Marcellus Wildcats! The ‘Cats were in command on the mound, at the plate and on the field, Saturday, May 30, as they swept the competition and hoisted the championship trophy. They blanked Our Lady of the Lake in the semis and did the same […]
Congratulations to the MHS Class of 2026 – MHS holds 137th Commencement, May 31
Members of the Class of 2026 are now officially MHS alumni. Marcellus graduated 31 students, one of the smallest classes in recent memory, on Sunday, May 31, in the Varsity gym. – News Photos MHS Class of 2026Class Flower – LilyClass Colors – Orange & BlackClass Song – “I’ll Always Remember You”Class Motto – Start […]
MHS Varsity Softball season comes to a close at Districts
Sophomore shortstop Kerri O’Donnell making the play at second during Marcellus’s semifinal win over Howardsville Christian during Districts, Friday, May 29.– News Photo The MHS Varsity softball team was treated to a field full of fans during their District semifinal game against Howardsville Christian, Friday, May 29. Since Marcellus was hosting the Districts, what […]
MHS Varsity golfers headed to State
submitted by Coach Joe Bohan Varsity golfers Abram Coffey and Leighton Osborn both shot 6 over par 78s to receive individual bids to the state finals, Friday and Saturday, June 5 and 6, at Forest Akers Golf Course in Lansing. The team finished fourth overall in the conference and shot their best 18-hole […]
