So we are about one third of the way through the baseball season and if you remember leading into the season the big news was the new rule changes. If you don’t remember those rule changes were adding the pitch clock, enlarging the bases, … [Read more...] about Are the New Baseball Rules Working?
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Bits & Pieces: Punctuation
by Paula Johnson Were you one of those students who never seemed to have correct punctuation on your papers? Too many commas, not enough commas? When to use a period and when to use a semicolon? Why bother with a semicolon if a period … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Punctuation
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Do You Remember?by John Mooy As a boy in Marcellus, one of the great joys was our method of transportation which was the bicycle. And during the summertime we often rode with our baseball glove slipped onto the handlebar around town in … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Biden, the GOP and You – Who Won the Debt-Ceiling Fight? During the big Washington showdown over the government’s debt ceiling, it looked possible for a brief moment that Joe Biden might bully GOP … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
A Pilgrim’s Progress (Continued)
Dan Zemek arrives in Santiago by Dan Zemek This past February I wrote here about my upcoming trip to Spain where I would walk another Camino de Santiago. As you may recall, there are several different routes in Spain with this … [Read more...] about A Pilgrim’s Progress (Continued)
All Aboard! New Edwardsburg mural unveiled
Members of the Uptown Improvement Association pose next to the completed mural at M-62 and Elkhart Road. Pictured left to right are Dawn Bolock, muralist Brett Whitacre, Meryl Christiansen, Brigid Forlenza, Roseann Marchetti and Paula … [Read more...] about All Aboard! New Edwardsburg mural unveiled
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
This week, the library is highlighting two new nonfiction books currently available. Nonfiction is literature that, regardless of the subject matter, has a simple goal: to provide information. It should be based on facts and conclusions of … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Marcellus Township Regular Board Meeting – April 18, 2023
PLEASE NOTE THE SPECIAL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 12, 2023 The Marcellus Township Board met for the regular meeting, Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 6:02p.m. at the Marcellus Township Hall. Sheriff Behnke led the Pledge of … [Read more...] about Marcellus Township Regular Board Meeting – April 18, 2023
Garden expert approved: New trends and plants for 2023
(BPT) - No matter where you live or how green your thumb, you can enjoy the beauty and bounty of gardening at home. The experts at Ball Horticultural Company share their recommended plants, top topics and tips to set up every … [Read more...] about Garden expert approved: New trends and plants for 2023
MDARD Advises Homeowners, Businesses to Use Phosphorus Free Fertilizer to Protect Michigan’s Waterways
LANSING – As Michiganders head outside to begin their summer lawncare routine, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding homeowners and businesses to use phosphorus free fertilizer. Michigan’s … [Read more...] about MDARD Advises Homeowners, Businesses to Use Phosphorus Free Fertilizer to Protect Michigan’s Waterways
New $1.95M USDA grant to support training of diverse agriculture professionals in soil organic carbon assessment
EAST LANSING, Mich. — A research team led by Michigan State University soil scientist Bruno Basso has received a $1.95 million U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant to develop and disseminate educational information on soil organic … [Read more...] about New $1.95M USDA grant to support training of diverse agriculture professionals in soil organic carbon assessment
EarthTalk®Â
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: With summer bearing down on us, are there any environmentally friendly air conditioners out there? --Fred Johansen, Grand … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®Â