President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council, Planning Commission and DDA to order at 7:00 p.m. on October 8, 2024, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Welburn, Thomas, Haley and … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings Regular Meeting, October 8, 2024
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Porter Township, Van Buren County, Meeting Minutes
Election Commission Meeting October 9, 2024Supervisor Oxley called the meeting to order at 6:45p.m. Members present – Oxley, Nesbitt, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Moraitis and five guests. Motion by Oxley with support … [Read more...] about Porter Township, Van Buren County, Meeting Minutes
Newberg Township November General Meeting
The November 11, 2024, Newberg Township General Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm at the Newberg Township Fire Department. Present: Covey, Blackburn, Harvey, Griffiths, and Duff. Motion made by Duff, supported by Griffiths, to approve … [Read more...] about Newberg Township November General Meeting
Why it’s important to check your earnings history
By Hillary HatchSocial Security Public Affairs Specialist It may have been years or even decades since you thought about how much you earned at your first job. Did you know that you can find out how much you made that first year? Or … [Read more...] about Why it’s important to check your earnings history
Sandra (Sandy) Lynn Blahuta
August 18, 1956 ~ November 7, 2024 Sandra (Sandy) Lynn Blahuta, age 68, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. She was born on August 18, 1956, to Jim Sr. and Betty (Hoover) Cripe in Goshen, Indiana. A memorial service … [Read more...] about Sandra (Sandy) Lynn Blahuta
Lyle Claire Mikel
May 31, 1931 ~ November 4, 2024 Lyle Claire Mikel, 93, of Marcellus, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was born May 31, 1931, in Wakelee, Michigan, the son … [Read more...] about Lyle Claire Mikel
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E. Kay Lapham
August 11, 1954 ~ October 25, 2024 E. Kay Lapham, 70, of Marcellus, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, October 25, 2024, in the comfort of her family’s presence. Her life began August 11, 1954, in Niles, Michigan, the … [Read more...] about E. Kay Lapham
Charlene Marie (Buckhold) Burmeister
January 3, 1941 ~ October 19, 2024 Charlene Marie (Buckhold) Burmeister, 83, of Marcellus, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 3, 1941, in Marcellus, the daughter … [Read more...] about Charlene Marie (Buckhold) Burmeister
The Words that Birthed a Nation: We the People. . .
The Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier, Washington Square, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The inscription behind the statue of George Washington and the eternal flame: “Freedom is a light for which many men have died in darkness in … [Read more...] about The Words that Birthed a Nation: We the People. . .
Letter From the Editor
Dear Readers: Through the study of history we gain perspective on how current events are spawned, shaped and sometimes saddled by the influence of past moments of strife, evolution, and scientific … [Read more...] about Letter From the Editor