VOLINIA TOWNSHP, CASS COUNTY, MICHIGANNOTICE OF PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF VOLINIA TOWNSHIP, CASS COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Volinia … [Read more...] about Volinia Township Public Notices
Hilda Jane Afman
April 17, 1938 ~ August 23, 2024 Hilda Jane Afman, 86, of Three Rivers, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at Birch Meadows Senior Care surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 17, 1938, in Plainwell, the daughter of … [Read more...] about Hilda Jane Afman
Sharon Kay Reigle
April 2, 1966 ~ August 22, 2024 Sharon Kay Reigle passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI at the age of 77. She was born in Vicksburg, MI to the late Robert and Eunice (Smith) Brown on January 11, 1947. Sharon graduated … [Read more...] about Sharon Kay Reigle
Timothy “TJ” James Weston
January 15, 1977 ~ August 18, 2024 Timothy “TJ” James Weston, 47, of Marcellus, died August 18, 2024. His life began January 15, 1977, in Kalamazoo the third of three born to Larry and Patty Davis. TJ played football for … [Read more...] about Timothy “TJ” James Weston
Thank you, 2024 Bluegill Frolic Committee, for a great time!
Lasoulful Rock in fine form Friday night, August 16, at the 2024 Bluegill Frolic Cornhole, slides, fun house, bounce house, vendors, music, brews, lots of food and much, much more were part of the 2024 Bluegill Frolic. Nancy … [Read more...] about Thank you, 2024 Bluegill Frolic Committee, for a great time!
2024 Bluegill Frolic Car Show Winners
Winner of the 2024 Best in Show trophy was first time attendee Sandi Zaleski from Lawrence with her 1967 Chrysler. Photos and text courtesy ofBrian New, Car Show Coordinator Despite persistent drizzle and occasional rain, the 2024 … [Read more...] about 2024 Bluegill Frolic Car Show Winners
Marcellus DDA launches initiative to enhance community engagement & strategic capacity building
The best team in town: the Marcellus Downtown Development Authority. Pictured in back, left to right, Chair Seth Carlson, new member Pastor Donnie Brooks, and Blake Terrill. In front, left to right, Nicki Hostetler, Nicki Hackenberg, Erica … [Read more...] about Marcellus DDA launches initiative to enhance community engagement & strategic capacity building
Marcellus Community Schools Releases Fall 2024 Master Sports Schedule
The jacket that may have saved a life. . .
From The Marcellus News - April 9, 1964: Columnist John Mooy reflected recently on the automobile accident noted in the above headline from the April 9, 1964, edition of The Marcellus News. Mooy, who was one of the five victims in the … [Read more...] about The jacket that may have saved a life. . .
Elementary Principal Mrs. B wins by losing!
It wasn’t quite the Challenge of the Century, but it was significant enough to garner a win for Marcellus Elementary Principal Sarah “Mrs. B.” Bischoff and a pie in the face for school volunteer Aunt Kay. Origins of the challenge remain … [Read more...] about Elementary Principal Mrs. B wins by losing!
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: The Changing Meaning Of “Work”—And the Idea of “Boss Man”
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com “Big Boss Man,” an old song by blues legend Jimmy Reed, still packs a potent political punch for today’s working class: You got me workin’, boss man, working round the clockI wanna little drink of … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: The Changing Meaning Of “Work”—And the Idea of “Boss Man”
Farm and Food File: August crop reports: Rain makes lower 2024/25 prices
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Rain makes grain, and two mid-August Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports offered this year’s first in-the-field look at just how much corn, soybeans, and wheat–as well as other crops like sugar and … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File: August crop reports: Rain makes lower 2024/25 prices