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Earth Talk: Pesticides and human health
Our profligate use of pesticides is taking a toll on human health across the United States and beyond. Credit: Pexels.com. EarthTalk®From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What does the science say about how common pesticides affect human health? — Jay Jackson, New York, NY Pesticides are used to control the […]
Should The College Football Playoff Expand?
Ever since the establishment of the College Football Playoff there has been rumors of the committee expanding from the current four teams to eight, ten, twelve, or even more! After last weekend’s playoff games, we saw two very lopsided games. Georgia took care of Michigan and Alabama kept Cincinnati under wraps. Would expanding the playoffs […]
2021 Year in Review in Pictures: MHS Alumni Spotlights
The Marcellus News was pleased to feature a number of illustrious alumni during 2021. Here’s a look back on our 2021 Alumni Spotlights. If you know of a MHS graduate who you’d like to see featured, please email: editor@marcellusnews.com Thursday, July 1, 2021: ‘Turbo’ and ‘2ks’ Talk Sports Marcellus News Sports Analyst Ryan ‘Turbo’ […]
Marcellus Wildcat Sports
Wrestling Update by Coach Sam Adams MHS Wrestling Coach Sam Adams reports that 2021 ended on a high note for sophomore Gabriella Allen (below). Allen participated in the Lady Mat Cat Invitational at Montague High School, December 30, and came away with a 1st place finish. Wildcat Wrestlers at Jim Wade Family Classic – Coach […]
Governor Whitmer Announces $5 Million Grant Program for Training and Recruitment of First Responders
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the launch of a $5 million grant program to assist local governments in addressing critical needs in recruiting and training first responders. “First responders are on the front lines of our health and our safety, and are always there for us when we need them the […]
Bits and Pieces: Family
Shortly after I retired and had more time to investigate our family heritage, I went in search of (Gerhardt’s) my great grandfather’s home town in Eisten, Germany. It still existed, but seemed of no size or population. My grandfather, John, (a son) left a (nicely) detailed account of not only Gerhardt’s emigration to the […]
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Library News for the week of January 3 The practice of making New Year’s resolutions is thought to have begun with the ancient Babylonians making promises to their gods. In modern times, we treat resolutions as an opportunity to improve our lives and ourselves, but if you’ve already been struggling with your goals, you can take […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings
Regular Meeting – December 14, 2021 President Welburn called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on December 14, 2021. Trustees present: Simmons, Irwin, Thomas, Wilcox, Oswalt and Webb. Agenda Motion by Simmons, seconded by Oswalt, to approve the agenda with the following addition: Under Consent Agenda Add Item […]
Band Notes
Band Notes for the week of January 3 Why Band Matters – Part 2* *From the article “Why Band Matters” – Readers’ Collaborative Post from the website banddirectorstalkshop.com In a collaborative post on the website banddirectorstalkshop.com, directors were asked to summarize “Why band matters” in 20 words or less. For the next few […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
The Marcellus Board of Education will hold their annual work session in March. The purpose of their work session is to assess the district’s progress toward meeting previously established goals. The goals are reviewed annually and are focused on student achievement, finance, facilities and school culture. The current board goals are listed below. 1. Student […]
James Wiseman
July 10, 1937 ~ December 30, 2021 Jim or James (‘JW’) H. Wiseman, of Jones, Michigan, founder, and owner of Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area, passed away Thursday, December 30th with his 3 daughters and his life partner at his side at the age of 84. As a boy Jim, also known as JW, grew up in Southfield in the Detroit […]
