Duo Remain America’s Most Popular Baby Names for 2021 Olivia and Liam are America’s most popular baby names in 2021. Liam has been the top choice for new parents for five years in a row, and Olivia has topped the list for three … [Read more...] about Olivia and Liam Top Social Security’s Charts
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Bits and Pieces: Mother’s Day and Babies
by Paula Johnson Mother’s Day used to be a simple event. As I grow older and have newer moms in the families, Mother’s Day has become amazing. Keeping up with babies is quite a job! Dusty’s daughter, Lexi, just had a baby boy, Tripp. … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Mother’s Day and Babies
Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library News
We’re so excited to be gearing up for summer with lots of in-person events! In the meantime, there are many great programs to enjoy: Spring Preschool Story Hour: last session on Wednesday, May 18, 10:15 AM. Mike Fornes presents the … [Read more...] about Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library News
Roger Wayne Wyman
September 4, 1944 - April 30, 2022 Roger Wayne Wyman, age 77, recently of Three Rivers, formerly from Marcellus died Saturday, April 30, 2022, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident. His life began September 4,1944 in Paw … [Read more...] about Roger Wayne Wyman
Sharon Rutz
May 8, 2022 Sharon Rutz of Marcellus, MI passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022 at the age of 85. Sharon was born in Petoskey, MI to Grace and Forrest Molineaux. Her parents were educators within the Michigan state school system. Through their … [Read more...] about Sharon Rutz
Robert Dean Klein
August 4, 1954 ~ April 24, 2022 Robert D Klein, lifelong resident of Volinia Township, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday April 24, 2022. Robert was born on August 4, 1954 to Lawrence Joseph and Nancy (Cox) Klein. Having … [Read more...] about Robert Dean Klein
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Branch County Backyard Flock
Prevention is key to keeping HPAI out of Michigan’s domestic flocks LANSING, MI - Following an investigation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic … [Read more...] about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Branch County Backyard Flock
So . . . How Did the Lion’s Do?
Well now the draft has come and gone and now it is time for folks like me to grade every team, which is completely pointless because it takes years for some players to pan out. But, what kind of sports writer would I be not to over react to … [Read more...] about So . . . How Did the Lion’s Do?
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The Art of Throwing Outby John Mooy There is much talk about all we accumulate as time goes by. I will use our cottage as an example. It’s the area where my wife and I share a building that we can both work in. There are two sides of the … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Bits and Pieces: Ice Cream with Abby
Abby Schten and I have been trying for a few weeks now to get out for lunch or something, but weather and scheduling have interfered with every plan. Last Friday, I told her that if the rain held off, the winds died down and the temperature … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Ice Cream with Abby
Community Trees Grant Programs
Applications Due June 17 Grant proposals for community tree-planting projects are now being accepted by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the 2022 DTE Energy Foundation partnership grant program. This program assists … [Read more...] about Community Trees Grant Programs









