To the Editor; Last week’s letter by Dick Morgado reactivated a spark in this old man that now flames anew. For years before Priscilla’s death, we discussed the town’s need for an art center. She was a member of the Marion Art Center (in a former church) and Westport Art Group (a self-owned […] Read more »
Groundhog Cover Contest
The winner of this year’s Groundhog Cover Contest is Logan Bradshaw of Rochester, who captured a scene evoking memories of the one made famous by actor Bill Murray, the cynical meteorologist who couldn’t find a way out of Punxsatawney, Pennsylvania, in the 1993 movie Groundhog Day. Congratulations, Logan, and thank you to everyone who entered. […] Read more »
Clarence Frederick Fountain
Clarence Frederick Fountain, of Wyandotte and Trenton, MI, Mattapoisett, MA, and Zephyrhills, FL departed this world on Sunday, January 30, 2022, after 98 eventful years among us. Clarence was the youngest of three children for Rolland and Caroline (Manthe) Fountain. His earliest memories include rumble-seating across Michigan in the Roaring Twenties, while his father’s band […] Read more »
Mediation Possible in Village Estates Case
As anticipated and announced during a prior public meeting, Marion Village Estates LLC has taken its case to the state Housing Appeals Court via an appeal of a Marion Zoning Board of Appeals decision. The ZBA considered Marion Village Estates developer Ken Steen’s application to change over from six water meters (one per every […] Read more »
Machacam Club Meeting
The next meeting of the Machacam Club is scheduled for Wednesday, February 2. We meet at the Legion Hall on Depot Street with social time beginning at 5pm followed by dinner at 6pm. Chef Colby will be preparing a fulfilling meal. Our speaker for the evening is Fire Chief Andrew Murray. Callers please communicate the […] Read more »