IN OUR COMMUNITY

The American Legion at 571 Rutland Street, will host a “Happy Birthday, America” event on Saturday, July 11th, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Join for a fun day of food and music to celebrate America!  Music will be provided by Tom Edwards, and there will be a 50/50 raffle.  

The Firefighters Association will host their Annual Car Show on Saturday, July 18th, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Head to Main Street in downtown Marseilles for this fun and entertaining evening!

Saturday, July 25th kicks off with the traditional Dr. Sutton Memorial Walk to honor and remember Dr Sutton from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. This River Walk is simply a gathering of people, kids, dogs, and families who will go on a brief walk along the Riverfront. A $5 donation will be requested to participate to support the Marseilles Nursing Service. For those who are unable to walk the Museum train will be there for rides.

There will be two large tents set up in the parking lot of the Marseilles City Hall building for the Taste of Marseilles from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  on Saturday, July 25th. Local participants will offer a free sample along with selling other items for lunch.  Join the River Walk and then stop by the tents for delicious food!

The Seattle Sutton Museum will be open for guided tours from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25th.  The train will be running all day to bring people back and forth from the River Walk and Taste of Marseilles.

The Marseilles Parks and Tourism Committee is hosting a FREE Pool Party on Wednesday July 15th from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Marseilles Community Pool! Enjoy the pool, fun atmosphere, and music from DJ Jamz.

Saturday, July 25th at Knudson Park

Showtime:  5:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy an unforgettable “Theater in the Park” evening as the cast walks everyone through American history in a fun and entertaining way!  Directed by Matt and Evelyn Masters and brought to you by Marseilles Recreation.

Marseilles First Baptist Church

55 E Bluff Street

July 13th - 17th, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. They’ll explore what it means to be rooted in a relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms. 

Pre-Registration is required at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkeGcQHmYmIdLOogfXedqXC1jLXqUWel448J-GIBvPkLeaoA/viewform

Music in the Park starts on May 29th with the band Lovers Canyon. Come enjoy music outdoors with family and friends.  Here is the lineup for June:

July 10 The Martin Sisters

July 24 Gaffney Davis

July 31 Rox Populi

Scammers are targeting grandparents more than ever using fear and urgency, and AI voice-cloning tools have made these scams even more convincing. Scammers can use a birthday video, voicemail, or a social media clip to mimic a grandchild’s voice. Then they place the call. The voice sounds familiar, the emergency feels real, and the request for money seems urgent.

The simplest way to protect yourself is to verify before you act. If you receive a suspicious or urgent call claiming to be your grandchild or other family member, hang up and call them back using the number you already have.

What was the first social networking site to reach one million active users?

A) Facebook

B) Friendster

C) MySpace

D) Twitter

Scroll down to find the answer at the end of the “Travel Tips” article.

With summer vacations kicking in high gear, check out these Federal Communication Commission (FCC) tips on communicating securely and safeguard your devices: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-travel-tips-know-you-go

Trivia Answer:  C) MySpace

A groundbreaking AI technology is transforming skin cancer assessments, now accessible on standard smartphones. Developed by Skin Analytics, DERM Zero offers clinical-grade evaluations without the need for hospital visits, making early detection more accessible.  To find out more, visit: https://med-techinsights.com/2026/06/16/digital-medical-device-for-cancer-detection-certified-for-smartphone-use

According to Bitdefender, every year, scams drain more than $450 billion from consumers and economies worldwide.  Here are a few takeaways:

Social media is a major scam delivery channel as malicious ads and fake promotions now blend into feeds, reels, sponsored posts and platform-native content.

Trust - scammers abuse familiar brands, caller ID, business accounts, compromised profiles and messages from people victims already know.

Financial scams dominate - investment fraud, banking phishing, crypto lures and fake support schemes remain among the most persistent and damaging scam categories.

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