by Coach Dave DeCou The Marcellus Varsity Boys’ Track Team finished the 2023 season with a series of “Big Meets” and fared well in them: The Gobles “Little Guys” Invitational (Friday May 12), The MHSAA Division 4 Regional Meet #34 at … [Read more...] about MHS Boys’ Track Season Wrap-up
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MHS Girls’ Track Season Wrap-up
by Coach Kim Moe Track & Field RegionalsOn Friday, May 19, the girls’ track teams competed in the division 4 region 34 finals. Senior Brooklyn VanTilburg saved the best for last; the 300 M hurdler ran a career best (53.37) to finish … [Read more...] about MHS Girls’ Track Season Wrap-up
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is it possible to retrofit an old car with an Electric Vehicle drivetrain? – Jerry M., via email It is definitely possible … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
Social Security Delivers Most Popular Baby Names in Michigan for 2022
The Social Security Administration has announced the most popular baby names in Michigan for 2022. Noah and Charlotte topped the list. The top five boys’ and girls’ names for 2022 in Michigan were: Boys: … [Read more...] about Social Security Delivers Most Popular Baby Names in Michigan for 2022
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com How Perverse is the GOP’s Book Banning Crusade? Tiptoeing around the democratic process, Indiana’s Republican legislature has become the latest of that ilk to slap its local school librarians with an … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
Bits & Pieces: Lifelong Learning
by Paula Johnson John and I have always been inquisitive beings. In fact, I think I can go so far (and still have John agree with me) to say that we are even “lifelong learners.” That is not to say that we are scholarly, certainly some … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Lifelong Learning
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Arrowheadsby John Mooy About this time of the year a fellow came into town (Marcellus) on his small Ford tractor with a plow attached to the back. He would drive up one street and down the next and for a nominal fee would quickly plow … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
International Non-profit Comes to SongFarmers of Van Buren County Gatherings every 3rd Sunday
SongFarmers of Van Buren County will host a gathering of musicians and listeners on Sunday, June 18, 2023. The event will be held at Porter Township Hall, 88040 M-40, Lawton, MI. This event is Free! Subsequent events will be held the 3rd … [Read more...] about International Non-profit Comes to SongFarmers of Van Buren County Gatherings every 3rd Sunday
Showcasing the DNR: The Kirtland’s Warbler is Many Things
A Kirtland’s warbler is shown perched in a jack pine tree in Lower Michigan by Kathleen LaveyCommunications representative,Forest Resources DivisionMichigan Department of Natural Resources The tiny, gray-and-yellow bird known as the … [Read more...] about Showcasing the DNR: The Kirtland’s Warbler is Many Things
Families Encouraged to Save with MET for their Children’s College Education
Prepaid College-Savings Plan Waiving Enrollment Fees on New Contracts through June 2 LANSING — In celebration of National 529 Day and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proclamation of May 22 through May 29 as 529 Awareness Week, the Michigan … [Read more...] about Families Encouraged to Save with MET for their Children’s College Education
12 Well-Paying Jobs coming to New Dairy Processing Facility in Constantine
LANSING, Mich. – Last week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approval of a new dairy processing facility in the village of Constantine that will … [Read more...] about 12 Well-Paying Jobs coming to New Dairy Processing Facility in Constantine
Volunteers Needed for Community Tree Planting Event
Kalamazoo, MI -- ReLeaf Michigan, a statewide non-profit tree organization, in collaboration with Bell’s Brewery, the city of Kalamazoo, the Kalamazoo Washington Square Library, and the Edison Neighborhood Association is looking for … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed for Community Tree Planting Event