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MDARD Takes Steps to Protect Michigan from New World Screwworm
Effective June 17, Michigan implements new domestic animal entry requirements to prevent spread of NWS LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today announced new domestic animal movement requirements designed to keep New World screwworm(NWS) out of Michigan. While no detections have been found in the state, confirmed infestations in Texas and New Mexico […]
Marcellus Township Regular Board Meeting Minutes, January 17, 2023
The Marcellus Township Board met for the regular meeting, Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the Marcellus Township Hall. Commissioner Joyce Sheteron-Locke led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was taken: Present – Koshar, Hess, Mroz & Schick Absent – Plummer Koshar added to agenda under new business 425 agreement with the Village […]
Porter Township, Van Buren County, MI, Regular Meeting – February 8, 2023
Supervisor Oxley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present – Meade, Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt and Packer. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker and seven guests. Motion by Bitely with support by Packer to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on January 11, 2023 with correction. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed. […]
Layman’s Corner
Q: Lynette writes – I have a question about John 5:39: “You search the scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of me.” What is the point of searching the scriptures if we really can’t understand what they teach? A: Thank you Lynette for your question, […]
Village of Marcellus Notches Big Win
It’s not “if” anymore. Marcellus’ hoped for streetscape project is now a “when.” Marcllus will soon have a look similar to the above rendering once enhancements are made to the downtown area between Centre and Burney streets. Thanks to over $200-thousand in grant funds, the Village is adding the beautification project to the upcoming lead […]
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to MHS Saturday and Sunday, March 25 and 26
Marcellus Community Schools is pleased to present the Youth Edition of The Wizard of Oz, Saturday, March 25, 7pm, and Sunday, March 26, 2:00pm, in the MHS Varsity Gym. The performance is based on the classic 1939 motion picture starring Judy Garland. Edriana Madiam lends her vocal and acting talents to the part of Dorothy […]
SOLD! Wild Patch Under New Ownership!
It’s official! Marcellus’ favorite ice cream shop lives on under new ownership. Ron and Pat Welburn, and family, announced Monday, March 6, 2023, that Nicki & Kyle Hostetler, pictured with Remi, are the new owners of the Wild Patch, 496 W. Main, Marcellus. While the Welburns found that handing over the keys was a bittersweet […]
Travels with Chris: P & R’s Tony Ruacho joins the journey
Patch & Remington’s Tony Ruacho has joined Chris Nofsinger for part of her cross country bicycle journey in support of the Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library. Here they strike a pose at their truck stop camping site in Simmesport, Louisiana. Our cross-country bicyclist, Chris Nofsinger, reported in this week to say that Patch & Remington’s Tony […]
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Stop Right-Wing Censorship of Library Books Sometimes, stupid political ideas beget even stupider political tactics. For example, a faction of right-wing Republicans want to stop public discussion and actions involving two ideas they hate: (1) racism always has been and still is a systemic problem in American society; and (2) LGBTQ people are […]
Bits & Pieces: Lemon Blueberry Bread
Lemon Blueberry Bread fresh from the oven by Paula Johnson My cousin, Sue, used to be the Cake Lady of Warren County, Illinois. She made multi-layer wedding cakes, specialty birthday and occasion cakes and scores of cupcakes. She told me just the other day that she has downsized to just doing scores of cupcakes. So, […]
