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November 3, 2026, General Election Candidate List – Marcellus Township Hudson Memorial Board
VOTE FOR 7! MARCELLUS – HUDSON MEMORIAL BUILDING DIRECTORS – No party affiliation Estela Beaugrand – Marcellus MI 49067 Carmi E. Essex – Marcellus MI 49067 Sarah E. Essex – Marcellus MI 49067 Cherie S. Jackson – Marcellus MI 49067 Mary Morlan – Marcellus MI 49067 Yelyzaveta Losee – Marcellus MI 49067 David McClain – […]
Salute to a hometown boy who made good
submitted by Sherry Haas On September 23, 1942, in the small town of Marcellus, Michigan, John and Jeanette Burchard and their first son, Jack, welcomed another son, Lewis Edward Burchard. Lew attended Marcellus school throughout his early life. In High school, he met a beautiful girl who had lived in St. Louis and […]
Edwards Corners Bible Church wraps up 7th annual “Sock Wars”
Edwards Corners Bible Church wrapped up their 7th annual “Sock Wars” competition on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8. The congregation is divided into (8) Deacon Groups that compete to collect pairs of Socks, Gloves/Mittens, Hats/Scarfs that are then donated to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission. The winning Deacon Group for 2026 were the Hoyt Members. […]
Guest Opinion: Small Towns
Small towns can strengthen resilience efforts through initiative by Val Ankeny, senior policy associateCenter for Rural Affairs Throughout the nation, communities highly vulnerable to climate impacts have an opportunity to strengthen their adaptation and resilience efforts through the Climate Smart Communities Initiative. This public-private partnership offers both funding and technical assistance. Through its […]
MI Healthy Climate Plan Report charts progress
Annual summary by EGLE’s Office of Climate and Energy details grants, initiatives, reduced GHG emissions LANSING, Michigan – The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today shared the 2025 MI Healthy Climate Plan Report, outlining the state’s continued progress toward a prosperous, sustainable future for all Michiganders through reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, expansion of clean energy, and equitable climate solutions. “This report reminds us of the […]
‘It isn’t the cow. It’s the how.’: How MSU research advances regenerative ag in grazing systems
Led by Dr. Jason Rowntree, MSU researchers are working with farmers to quantify how regenerative grazing systems can strengthen land, livelihoods and long-term resilience. *This story is part of a series highlighting the impact of MSU AgBioResearch’s work with Michigan agriculture and natural resources told through our stakeholders’ perspectives. Through partnerships with the State of […]
Walberg Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition for America 250
Washington, D.C.– Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) is seeking submissions from high school students in the 5th Congressional District for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. In recognition of our nation’s Semiquincentennial, the Congressman has announced that this year’s theme will be “America 250.” The winning piece of artwork will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel to the U.S. […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting – January 13, 2026
President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on January 13, 2026, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Webb, Irwin, Haley M., Haley G. and Watts. AgendaMotion by Irwin, supported by Engstrom, to approve the agenda with the following addition:-Under President’s Report – Add […]
Middle School students pass audition for Honor Band
Seven – count’ em – seven! Marcellus Middle School students are on their way to Middle School Honor Band, Monday, March 23, at Andrews University. Those chosen to perform are, left to right, Blake Payton (trombone), Grayson Reynolds (clarinet), Lundyn Kahler (trombone), Mariah Price (trumpet), Bristol Holt (trombone), Emmalynn Wright (trumpet), and Atticus Draper (trumpet). […]
2026: a century of Black History commemorations
from the Association for the Study of African American Life and History® ASALH.org 2026 marks a century of national commemorations of Black history. Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, George Cleveland Hall, William B. Hartgrove, Jesse E. Moorland, Alexander L. Jackson, and James E. Stamps institutionalized the teaching, study, dissemination, and commemoration of Black history when they […]
