Gerald Melville, 98 of Marcellus Michigan passed away peacefully at home with his family on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. He was born October 20, 1923, in South Bend, IN., to Edmund Marshall Melville and Mabel Johnson Melville. He … [Read more...] about Gerald L. Melville 10/20/1923 ~ 12/28/2021
Editor’s Pick for Top Story of 2021
Village President Pro-Tem Dennis Irwin displays a gooseneck lead service line that is mandated for removal by the State of Michigan. The story in the June 17, 2021, edition of The News began “We are not alone,” says Dennis Irwin, … [Read more...] about Editor’s Pick for Top Story of 2021
Santa’s Firefighters Spread Holiday Joy
Santa’s Firefighters spread joy through the community Wednesday, December 22, delivering gifts and more to thirteen deserving families. According to Brad Spears, organizer/firefighter/EMT, twelve collection boxes were located throughout … [Read more...] about Santa’s Firefighters Spread Holiday Joy
Layman’s Corner
Q: Amy writes: Mathew 24:35 says that God’s words are eternal. That being the case, why has there been over the years a constant attack on the Bible along with a fierce effort to destroy it? A: Great question Amy, … [Read more...] about Layman’s Corner
News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
Library News for the week of December 27, 2021 Fiction: The Inn on Sweetbriar Lane by Jeannie Chin; Mercy (Atlee Pine #4) by David Baldacci; Never by Ken Follett; No One Will Miss Her by Kat Rosenfield; Oh William! by … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library
SMC Volleyball Announces New Coach
DOWAGIAC---Southwestern Michigan College has announced that alumna Jenny Nate has joined the athletic department as Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball. The NJCAA approved SMC’s return to intercollegiate athletics in late 2020. … [Read more...] about SMC Volleyball Announces New Coach
Ladycat Basketball
by Coach Don Price The varsity Ladycat basketball team split a pair of conference games heading into Christmas break. On Tuesday, December 14, White Pigeon traveled to Marcellus. The Ladycats jumped out to a 25-16 halftime lead and … [Read more...] about Ladycat Basketball
Newberg Township December 2021 General Meeting
The General Board Meeting, held at the Newberg Township Fire Department was called to order on December 13th 2021 at 7pm. Minutes from the November 8th meeting were approved as written. Reports: Assessor: Nothing to … [Read more...] about Newberg Township December 2021 General Meeting
Marcellus Township Special Meeting Minutes
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 MARCELLUS TOWNSHIP HALL 13163 MARCELLUS HWY MARCELLUS MI 49067 Supervisor Koshar called the meeting to order at 7:00pm, and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call: Hess, Hutson Koshar, Mroz, Schick. THE … [Read more...] about Marcellus Township Special Meeting Minutes
Marcellus Township Regular Meeting Minutes
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2021 13163 MARCELLUS HWY MARCELLUS MI 49067 Supervisor Koshar called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. and Trustee Schick led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call: Hess, Hutson, Koshar, Mroz, … [Read more...] about Marcellus Township Regular Meeting Minutes
Sylvia J. Rutherford
December 16, 1941 - December 22, 2021 Sylvia J. Rutherford, of Cassopolis, died peacefully Wednesday, December 22, 2021, in the comfort of her family’s presence just six days after her eightieth birthday. Her life began … [Read more...] about Sylvia J. Rutherford
Community Food Pantry Awarded MEC Grant
The Board of the Marcellus Community Food Pantry was joined by a team of volunteers to spread some holiday cheer, Monday, December 20. Members of the Food Pantry Board are (left to right) Jackie Tucholke, DeeDee Stille, … [Read more...] about Community Food Pantry Awarded MEC Grant