On June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of freedom. More than 250,000 African Americans embraced freedom by … [Read more...] about Juneteenth 2023
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Marching Band Uniform Update and Band Notes
Wow! The Band Boosters’ Wildcat Stadium blankets sold like the proverbial hotcakes! No sooner than the Boosters offered them for sale, the 60” x 70” size sold out. Never fear! The Boosters still have plenty of the 50” x 60” available. They … [Read more...] about Marching Band Uniform Update and Band Notes
Happy Birthday from The Marcellus News
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
Enjoying a festive send-off are teachers Amy Monroe and Ann Smith, Bev Jacques, food service; teacher Steve McCloskey, and bus driver Tammy Rogers. by Nanette Pauley, Superintendent With the 2022-23 school year end, Marcellus … [Read more...] about Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
First Friday announces Big ‘Gill Dash for Cash Youth Fishing Contest
First Fridays are getting fishy this summer. The Marcellus Enrichment Initiative (MEI) is sponsoring a Youth Fishing Contest for kids ages 17 and under, Friday, July 7, 6:00 – 7:00pm, at the Farm & Artisan Market. Contestants may … [Read more...] about First Friday announces Big ‘Gill Dash for Cash Youth Fishing Contest
Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library Receives National Grant for Small and Rural Libraries
$20,000 Grant Will Help the Library Work with Residents to Improve Access & Inclusion The Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library has been selected as one of 240 libraries to participate in Libraries Transforming Communities: … [Read more...] about Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library Receives National Grant for Small and Rural Libraries
Marcellus Memories
June 20, 1963: Marcellus P.O. Gets New Zip Code: Our five-digit ZIP Code is 49067, Postmaster Frank Townsend announced today. “Everyone in Marcellus, Michigan, will use this ZIP Code to speed mail deliveries,” Postmaster Townsend … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The Ford Gardenby John Mooy Friends of mine have a son who just received his driver’s permit. Now he is able to drive if he has an adult in the car with him. I so recall those first days of being behind the wheel and putting into play … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Bits & Pieces: Gift-giving Traditions
by Paula Johnson How to make learning interesting? What piques a person interest? Sometimes learning is like a banana cream pie – you do not always know the source or the direction. One of the things I enjoy about being retired is … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Gift-giving Traditions
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com The Unreported News About Your “Newspaper” Why would your local newspaper not even mention an important local news story? Perhaps because it’s a damning story about the conglomerate owner of the … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
DNR moose survey results show population in western UP statistically unchanged since 2019
Some survey indicators mark dynamics to watch going forward In survey results reported to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission in Roscommon June 8, the moose population estimate for the western Upper Peninsula was not statistically … [Read more...] about DNR moose survey results show population in western UP statistically unchanged since 2019
Fish kills may be more common during summer heat
Bluegill and Black Crappie victims of summer heat With increasing temperatures across Michigan, anglers, boaters and lakefront property owners may discover dead fish or other aquatic animals. While such sights can be startling, the … [Read more...] about Fish kills may be more common during summer heat