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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 […]
Youth Girls Basketball/7th Grade Boys Basketball
The Marcellus Athletic Department is still seeking someone to fill the 7th grade boys basketball coaching vacancy. Anyone interested please contact Athletic Director Don Price, 646-5081. Practice starts this coming Monday, October 24!
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
For the Love of Saturdayby John Mooy I’ve always had an affinity for Saturdays. That day that sometimes gives us a break from the work week. Although I find this day oftentimes as the day to catch up and do everything I didn’t accomplish during the week. The catch-all day of sorts. Where did the […]
Bit & Pieces: New Trivia
Time for something light and fun. How about an old-style trivia quiz? Get out your pencils and sharpen your brain. Some of you out there really keep me on my toes. Here we go… Questions 1. What current popular beverage was originally named, “Brad’s drink?” 2. Which city has hosted the most Super Bowl games? […]
From Mr. T’s Bookshelf: How Much Land Does a Man Need
by Richard Teremi, Sr. Memory is a unique asset of the human mind. Since I was a young boy, I could not get a story subject out of my thought process. I hope in sharing this 1886 Leo Tolstoy Russian short story, entitled “How Much Land Does a Man Need,” you will see why it […]
Band Notes
The Wildcat Marching Band got into the spirit of Friday Night Lights with the Varsity Cheerleaders, October 14. The band, fresh from their First Division performance at Marching Festival, was happy to relax a bit and cheer for the ‘Cats. The senior band students will be honored at the final home football game, Friday, October […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
In the effort to bolster school safety, Marcellus Community Schools will apply for grants funds that were recently allocated in Section 97 of the School State Aid Act. The purpose of the Section 97 funds is to support the health, safety, and wellness of students. A brief overview of those grants is provided below. Section […]
News from the DNR
Fall is for foraging! Black bears are packing on the pounds This time of year, bears can spend up to 20 hours a day foraging for foods rich in calories, like acorns, hickory nuts, berries and leafy greens, as they prepare to hibernate. Because bears can lose up to one-third of their body weight while […]
New COVID-19 boosters provide enhanced protection
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending new formulated Pfizer-BioNTech boosters for people aged five and older, and the Moderna booster for people aged six and older. Fall is the season for pumpkin patches, starting school and keeping up to date on vaccinations. On September 1, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and […]
Beware of Scammers Taking Advantage of Federal Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Program
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding Michiganders to be on the lookout for scammers now that the U.S. Department of Education has made available the application for student loan debt relief announced by the Biden Administration. Here are the highlights of the announced loan debt relief: 1. The current student loan repayment […]
