Marcellus News

The Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library is the honored home of an original sculpture by John Mooy.     The stone owl was donated to the library by Ron Lofts in honor of his wife, Marcia Hirshey Lofts (Apr 20, 1950 — Jan 8, … [Read more...] about Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library recipient of original Mooy sculpture

 Sheriff Clint Roach reports that deputies of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a suspicious situation in the area of McKenzie Street and Churchill Street in Cass County’s Volinia Township on August 13, 2026, at … [Read more...] about From the Cass County Sheriff’s Dept: Body Found in Farm Field, August 13

submitted by Michelle Schuur    Creative Kids 4H Club in Marcellus had another great year at the Cass County Fair. The participants’ results include Maddi Fleckenstein: Participated in four Still Exhibit Projects this year - … [Read more...] about Creative Kids 4-H garner ribbons, hardware and good times at 2026 Cass County Fair

The wine industry as we know it is on the ropes thanks to climate change. EarthTalkFrom the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Has climate change already had any significant impacts on wine production around the … [Read more...] about Earth Talk: Wine

BANDAR ABBAS, IRAN - AUGUST 10: An oil products tanker is anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on August 10, 2026 off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran. In a recent statement, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said the vital waterway would … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas: Why Can’t We Fix the Oil Problem?

Big Tech Is the New Feudalism. How to Fight Backby Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com   “If you find that you’ve dug yourself into a hole, the very first thing to do is quit digging.”    That old country saying has a … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Big Tech. . .

The Great Marcellus Bake Off is happening during the next First Friday, September 4 from 5-7 PM. Bakers should bring at least 40 ready to serve portions to the library by 2 PM to enter. A list of ingredients is required, and we invite you … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library the week of August 17

by Audra Espinozasenior manager with the Center for Rural Affairs     Every rural community faces challenges. Whether it’s finding housing, strengthening the local economy, supporting families, or keeping a school or hospital … [Read more...] about Guest Opinion: Finding collaborative leadership in rural communities

The Newberg Township Board met at the Newberg Township Fire Department in regular session on August 10th 2026. Supervisor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Clerk Duff called roll:Present: Harvey, … [Read more...] about Newberg Township Minutes – August 10, 2026