LANSING, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Missing Children’s Clearinghouse invites fifth grade students statewide to participate in the 2023 National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest. The annual contest creates an opportunity to … [Read more...] about State Police Seek Participants for National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest
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Wildcat Wrestlers Busy Over Break
Gabriella Allen, center, became a two-time Champion at the Lady Mat Cat Invitational at Montague High School, December 29, 2022. submitted by Head Coach Sam Adams The Wildcat Wrestlers were busy over the holidays. On Thursday, … [Read more...] about Wildcat Wrestlers Busy Over Break
Successful fall fish stocking season creates more angling opportunities
Thompson State Fish Hatchery stocked 28,046 Great Lakes strain muskellunge, weighing 3,832 pounds, at 18 locations in the Upper and Lower peninsulas. Anglers will soon benefit from the 624,205 fish, which collectively weighed 7.8 … [Read more...] about Successful fall fish stocking season creates more angling opportunities
Taxpayers should hang up if tax season scammers come calling
The tax filing season is a popular time for scammers to call and try to dupe unsuspecting taxpayers. These thieves often make threatening or alarming calls posing as the IRS to try to steal taxpayer money or personal … [Read more...] about Taxpayers should hang up if tax season scammers come calling
Marcellus Memories – VFW Showgirls
They were known from the east side to the west side and from the north to the south. The Marcellus VFW Showgirls were internationally known for their attempts at high kicks. According to member Larry Romig, “at least we tried to high kick.” … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories – VFW Showgirls
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The Radio Lives Onby John Mooy In the basement of our house on the corner of Center and Elm Street, we had a radio that was a console model. It was huge. You slid open the doors in front to reveal a rather small screen that had dials on … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Bits & Pieces: Trivia Quiz #1 2023
by Paula Johnson “The time has come,” the Walrus said, “to speak of many things.…”And so, it is time for another Bits and Pieces trivia quiz. The kids are back in school for the final crunch of the first semester. This is a good time, … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Trivia Quiz #1 2023
Is Georgia the Next Football Dynasty?
Well, it seems easy to say…well duh, Turbo! They just destroyed TCU for their second consecutive National Title. But my question is, does winning two titles make you a dynasty? Let’s not forget that Nick Saban is still coaching and we have … [Read more...] about Is Georgia the Next Football Dynasty?
ICYMI: Michigan Set to ‘Dominate’ U.S. Battery Manufacturing
CNBC reports that Michigan is among the three states that will lead electric vehicle battery manufacturing in the U.S. by 2030 LANSING, Mich. – In a new report from CNBC, Michigan is named one of three states poised to “dominate” … [Read more...] about ICYMI: Michigan Set to ‘Dominate’ U.S. Battery Manufacturing
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From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What are some of the best apps out there for helping identify plants and/or wildlife? -- J. Moser, Summertown, SC Not surprisingly in this day and age, you don’t need … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
St. Mark’s Free Community Dinner for January
St. Mark’s Free Dinner will be from 5:30-6:30pm, Thursday January 19, 2023. The church is located at 412 Cedar Street, Paw Paw. The meal will consist of Mexican casserole, salads, and dessert. All in the community are welcome. … [Read more...] about St. Mark’s Free Community Dinner for January
News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library
This week, we’re highlighting two adult fiction books and one children’s book. A Mother Would Know by Amber Garza. Widowed Valerie lives alone in a large Victorian house rumored to be haunted because a tragedy occurred there decades … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library