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The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Bummer
by John Mooy My evening was planned. At 8:30 Wednesday evening I was going to watch game four of the NBA Finals. The New York Knicks vs the San Antonio Spurs. The game was of particular interest because my wife was going to watch the game with me. I always enjoy the questions she asks […]
Are Americans financially educated on retirement savings?
by Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Financial education helps people learn about savings, credit, and loans. It also helps prepare people for life changes and weather the unexpected. Financial knowledge is essential when planning for retirement. So, how prepared are adults in the United States for their retirement? The National Endowment for Financial […]
Social Security Questions and Answers
By Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Question: Can I refuse to give my Social Security number to a private business? Answer: Yes, you can refuse to disclose your Social Security number, and you should be careful about giving out your number. But, be aware, the person requesting your number can refuse services if […]
Newberg TWP Regular Meeting
January 9, 2023 Newberg Township January 2023 Board Meeting: The January 9, 2023, General Board Meeting was called to order at 7pm at the Newberg Township Fire Department. Minutes from the December 12, 2022, meeting were approved as written. Reports: Assessor: Nothing to report. Supervisor Covey went over the Resolutions that the assessor prepared for the […]
Porter TWP, Van Buren County, MI, Regular Meeting
December 14, 2022 Supervisor Oxley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present – Meade, Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt and Packer. Also present five guests. Motion by Meade with support by Packer to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on November 9, 2022. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed. Motion by Meade […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings Regular Meeting
December 29, 2022 President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on December 29, 2022, at the Marcellus Village Hall Council Room. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Welburn, Thomas, Haley and Webb. Note: Trustee Muriel Thomas was formerly known as Muriel Oswalt. Agenda Motion by Thomas, supported by […]
Layman’s Corner
Q: Glen writes: What does Genesis 3:15 refer to? A: Thank you Glen for sending in your question. Genesis 3:15 is the first promise in the Bible for the plan of redemption. In other words, the gospel, which means good news, is first mentioned in Genesis 3:15 and is the keynote message of the whole […]
Letter to the Editor
Marcellus News
January 11, 2023 First, let me congratulate Cordell Jones-McNally on going into the University of Michigan football program. A real achievement after a lot of hard work to perfect his kicking ability. His name interests me as I grew up next to the Carroll Jones family and as a teenager I remember Cordell and Danny. […]
MLK Day – Monday, January 16, 2023
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” -Martin Luther King Jr
Nofsinger Set to Saddle Up for the Next Chapter
The public is invited to an open house for former Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library Director Chris Nofsinger on January 19. Nofsinger starts a new chapter next month when she begins a cross country biking adventure from St. Augustine, Florida, to San Diego, California. The classic closing scene of many a Western is the protagonist […]
Cass County Board of Commissioners select Chair, Vice Chair
Jeremiah Jones, of Pokagon Township, was recently elected as Chair of the Cass County Board of Commissioners CASSOPOLIS — Jeremiah Jones, of Pokagon Township, was selected to be chair of the Cass County Board of Commissioners during board’s organizational meeting Thursday, January 5. Clerk/Register Monica McMichael called for a blind vote, during which commissioners wrote […]
