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Six species added to Michigan’s invasive plant lists following MI Commission of Ag & Rural Development vote
LANSING, Mich. – On May 20, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development approved the addition of six species to Michigan’s invasive plant lists under Part 413 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA). The Commission’s decision was informed by public comments and a rigorous, scientific review process led by the Michigan Department […]
Jingles
As we move toward Christmas, the youngsters will be listening for the sounds of jingles, as in jingle bells. These are not the jingles I am referring to. Jingles are also those wonderful catch phrases that we’ve become familiar with through the years that are important tools for advertising. We all know them, and we […]
Bits & Pieces: Renewed Products
Not everything is as it seems. And not every invention goes on as intended. Inventions such as the sewing machine started as one and stayed as one, though we have enjoyed many improvements over the years. But what about Play-Doh? Today, kids (and adults) have fun with it as modeling clay (though I […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
The Marcellus Community Schools Board of Education held their regular meeting on December 11, 2021. The board heard reports from school administrators, approved accounts payable in the amount of $32,910.09, and acted on several other agenda items. The board unanimously approved proposals from Carmi Group, Inc., for a Marcellus Middle School entrance security […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings Regular Meeting November 23, 2021
President Welburn called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order on November 23, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., at the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Irwin, Thomas, Wilcox, Oswalt and Webb. Trustee Simmons was absent. Agenda Motion by Irwin, seconded by Thomas, to approve the agenda with the following changes: 1. Reschedule Budget […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings Special Meeting November 30, 2021
President Ronald Welburn called the special meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on November 30, 2021. Trustees present: Irwin, Thomas, Wilcox, Oswalt and Webb. Trustee Simmons was absent. Agenda: Motion by Thomas, supported by Oswalt, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. NTEC Quote for […]
Additional December Emergency Food Assistance Benefits to be Issued
LANSING, Mich. – All Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits are receiving an additional monthly payment in December in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced today. Approximately 1.27 million Michiganders in close to 700,000 households will receive additional food assistance benefits. “My […]
