by John Mooy I often hear conversations in which one generation talks to another about their growing up and how the young folks of today have it so much better than we did during our years of childhood. In short, I think every … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Best of Times . . . the Simplest of Times
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News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library – July 7, 2025
Whether you prefer realistic fiction or something a bit more magical, check out the new fiction shelves to find your next book. End of August by Paige Dinneny. 1979. Fifteen-year-old Aurora Taylor’s single mother prefers to leave when … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library – July 7, 2025
EarthTalk®
The ubiquity of processed foods in the U.S. and elsewhere is not just a problem for human health but also for the environment. Credit: Pexels.com. From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is the prevalence of … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
Contemplation Corner: We are closer to God when we are asking questions . . .
“We are closer to God when we are asking questions than when we think we have the answers.” – Abraham Joshua Heschel by Pastor Donnie BrooksMarcellus United Methodist Churchpastordonnieb@outlook.com Abraham Heschel was a … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: We are closer to God when we are asking questions . . .
Eric Charles Singley
February 15, 1947 ~ July 1, 2025 Eric Charles Singley, 78, of Edwardsburg, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 1, 2025. Eric was born February 15, 1947, in Pekin, Illinois. His family relocated … [Read more...] about Eric Charles Singley
This Week in Marcellus’ Culinary History: July 7, 2025
We continue to feature recipes in the Meats and Casseroles section of the Home Arts of Cooking Marcellus Centennial Cookbook, 1879-1979. Hope you’ve tried a few of the recipes published 46 years ago. Bon Appétit! Kate Shannon’s Turkey … [Read more...] about This Week in Marcellus’ Culinary History: July 7, 2025
Team RickWorld Reads of the Week: July 7, 2025
Team RickWorld continues on a reading roll with just six months to go in the Marcellus Library’s Read Through the Decades Challenge! The Challenge concludes at the library’s Noon Year’s Eve Party on December 31. Groups are asked to dress in … [Read more...] about Team RickWorld Reads of the Week: July 7, 2025
Band Notes: Get your Wildcat Marching Band gear in time for season opener!
It’s that time of year - almost! The MHS Wildcat Marching Band will debut a portion of its 2025 Festival Show during the Wildcats’ season opener for varsity football, Thursday, August 28. Support the band with some brand new school … [Read more...] about Band Notes: Get your Wildcat Marching Band gear in time for season opener!
Turbo Talks Sports: Does The MLB Have the Best All-Star Celebration?
It isn’t a secret that my first love is baseball, but I am not letting that cloud my judgement here. I will admit that the other sports had more luster to their All-Star festivities when I was a kid but let’s take a look at all 4 of … [Read more...] about Turbo Talks Sports: Does The MLB Have the Best All-Star Celebration?
Official Minutes of the Bluegill Frolic Committee
Bluegill Frolic Agenda - June 24, 2025 Call to order: 6:10pm Attendance: Amy Segerdahl, Todd Snyder, Amberly Ware, Chelsea Proffit, Brian New, Jaclyn Lyles, and Michelle Drake. Absent: Jessica and Cary Treasury report: as of … [Read more...] about Official Minutes of the Bluegill Frolic Committee
Child released from hospital after being buried by sand collapse at Silver Lake Sand Dunes
A child is reportedly home and doing well following an incident Friday in which collapsing sand at the Silver Lake State Park sand dunes, in Oceana County, temporarily buried the boy. (Dunes photo from 2018.) A 9-year-old boy from … [Read more...] about Child released from hospital after being buried by sand collapse at Silver Lake Sand Dunes
DNR’s Hunter Safety Education Week, Aug. 11-17, offers more than 50 in-person classes
Join the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for Hunter Safety Education Week, Aug. 11-17, offering in-person opportunities for more than 2,000 students to obtain a hunter safety education certificate. More than 40 additional class … [Read more...] about DNR’s Hunter Safety Education Week, Aug. 11-17, offers more than 50 in-person classes












