MARCERLLUS — Marcellus Rotary club members and friends from the community ventured out on April 17, in the morning to clean up four areas around the Village of Marcellus.

Volunteers split up in groups to tackle the cleanup.

Group one ventured out to North Street to clean up Marcellus Rotarys adopt a highway route.

Group two took the busy route of Lee-Mulroy gathering over four bags of trash.

Group three headed to clean up the water ways around Nine Mile Creek near the apartment buildings.

Group four ventured out to clean up another watershed near the Ultimate Goal.

“In all we had about 25 large bags full of trash,” The club announced in a press release. “Marcellus Rotary along with Rotary Clubs worldwide are doing their part to help keep the planet and it’s waterways clean for future generations to enjoy.”

The Marcellus Rotary Club extended its gratitude to those who came out to join in the clean up efforts.

“We would not have been able to tackle so many areas in our community without your assistance,” the press release said. “As the weather gets nicer remember to do your part to keep our planet and its waterways safe and clean for all to enjoy.”

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The Marcellus Rotary Club and other community members recently took part in a clean up effort around the community.