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News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of June 1, 2026
Join our next Classic Conversations with Donnie Brooks featuring the book, “Passing” by Nella Larsen on Monday, June 15th at 5:30 PM. Larsen’s exploration of race was informed by her own mixed racial heritage and the increasingly common practice of racial passing in the 1920s. Praised upon publication, the novel has since been celebrated in […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Mmmmmm… What is that?! by John Mooy Give me an O! Give me a L! Give me a FACTORY. What’s it spell? Olfactory! Say it again, Olfactory. What’s it mean? Relating to the sense of smell. Your olfactory nerve is the first cranial nerve (CN I). This nerve enables your olfactory system and sense […]
Bits & Pieces: History as a Story
by Paula Johnson When I read, I am a visual person. I don’t mean that I just see the words, but that I visualize what I’m reading. I think that is why I am sometimes sad when the book ends – the people and places are gone, too. Books can take me to places long […]
Marcellus Memories – June 21, 1962
Pictured above are five of the 8 lucky youngsters who won prizes in the Ball Band Contest recently completed at Hepp’s, Inc. in Marcellus. Winners show above with their prizes are: Ricci Beers, 8, of Marcellus; Eddie Ellis, 9, of Marcellus; Chuck Davidhizar, 5, of Route 4, Three Rivers; Roger Sheline, 5, of Marcellus; and […]
Rummage Sale
St Mark’s Episcopal Church in Paw Paw will hold a rummage sale on Friday and Saturday, July 1 and 2, 2022 at the church facility 412 Cedar Street. This will be a return to the church’s pre-COVID-19 annual rummage sales and reflect the accumulation of 2 ½ years of items for sale. The church […]
Cass District Library July 2022 Programs
Let’s Play Mahjong Edwardsburg Branch Tuesdays: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Learn this ancient Chinese tile-based game. All skill levels are welcome. Play, Learn, Grow Edwardsburg Branch Fridays: 10:00 am Join other 3-6 year olds every Friday at 10:00 am for free play time to inspire growth and learning, while increasing social skills, fine motor skills […]
Wednesdays at Wolf Lake with the Van Buren Conservation District
This year, the Van Buren Conservation District is partnering with Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery to provide an outdoor educational experience for children ages 4-10. This program will take place at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery (34270 Co Rd 652, Mattawan, MI 49071) and will utilize all that the hatchery has to offer including fishing, […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
The Administration building of the Marcellus Community Schools was the victim of a downed tree during the Monday, June 13, storm that caused significant damage throughout the area. The board of education met on June 13 for their regular meeting. The meeting concluded just minutes before a major weather event roared through the village. Fortunately, […]
Newberg Township June 2022 General Meeting
The General Board Meeting, held at the Newberg Township Fire Department was called to order on June 13th 2022 at 7pm. Minutes from the May 9th meeting were approved as written. Assessor: Nothing to report. Ordinance: Ordinance officer was present and shared his report for May. Ambulance: Ambulance Director Rifenberg reported eighteen calls for the […]
