Editor: Southwestern Michigan College has rejected the Social Justice Alliance of Cass County’s (SJACC) request to expand its Presidential Search Committee, which do not reflect the broad demographics of the community that … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor
Popular golden oyster mushrooms now invading Michigan forests
Fungal ecologist Aishwarya Veerabahu stands beside a patch of golden oyster mushrooms growing on a stump in a Wisconsin forest. Photo courtesy of Aishwarya Veerabahu. New study shows impacts to native mushroom species What started as … [Read more...] about Popular golden oyster mushrooms now invading Michigan forests
First 2025 detection of West Nile Virus in Livingston County resident
LANSING, Mich. – West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in a Livingston County resident. This is the first human case of WNV detected in Michigan this year. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reminding … [Read more...] about First 2025 detection of West Nile Virus in Livingston County resident
Bronson to Host Job Fairs in August: Hiring Nurses & Nursing Assistants
KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Bronson Healthcare, southwest Michigan’s largest employer and leading health system, is hiring nurses and nursing assistants at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital and Bronson Methodist Hospital. There is a high demand for labor … [Read more...] about Bronson to Host Job Fairs in August: Hiring Nurses & Nursing Assistants
Keystone Cooperative launches “Propane with Purpose” to help eliminate school lunch debt in rural communities
(INDIANAPOLIS, IN) August 11, 2025 — Keystone Cooperative is proud to announce the launch of its new charitable initiative, Propane with Purpose, a program dedicated to strengthening food security by helping eliminate school lunch debt in … [Read more...] about Keystone Cooperative launches “Propane with Purpose” to help eliminate school lunch debt in rural communities
Marcellus Community Schools releases official Fall 2025 Sports Schedule
Please note that the schedule is subject to change. MHS AD Wendell Hughes will soon release a new online schedule site that will automatically update when changes to the schedule are made. The News will publish the details as soon as the … [Read more...] about Marcellus Community Schools releases official Fall 2025 Sports Schedule
Field Hockey Debut, Tennis Finals Change Among Most Notable as Fall Practices Begin
By Geoff Kimmerly MHSAA.com senior editor AUGUST 8, 2025 The addition of girls field hockey as a sponsored postseason championship sport and a revised schedule for Lower Peninsula Boys Tennis Finals are the most … [Read more...] about Field Hockey Debut, Tennis Finals Change Among Most Notable as Fall Practices Begin
Cass County Historical Society hosts annual Fall Festival
The Cass County Historical Society is set to host its annual Fall Festival, Saturday, October 11, 11:00am – 3:00pm, at the historic Newton House on Marcellus Highway. The free event features Civil War reenactor, complete with cannon … [Read more...] about Cass County Historical Society hosts annual Fall Festival
Cass County Women Who Care make award to County Historical Society
Pictured is Rebecca Steenbeke presenting checks totaling over $5100 to a representative of Cass County Historical Society. They won based on their choice of projects – The Little Red Schoolhouse. Congratulations to … [Read more...] about Cass County Women Who Care make award to County Historical Society
Hazel J Crosbie
August 8, 2025 Hazel J Crosbie passed away in Kalamazoo, MI surrounded by her family on August 8, 2025. She was born at home in Marcellus to Charlie Roberts and Lillian Sherry. Hazel was a remarkable woman who lived … [Read more...] about Hazel J Crosbie
Adam L. Ferguson
August 16, 1981 ~ August 6, 2025 Adam L. Ferguson, of Constantine passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the age of 43. He was born on August 16, 1981, in Three Rivers, MI. He was the son of Shirley Johnson Davis and David … [Read more...] about Adam L. Ferguson
Jerry Allen Waldo
August 1, 1967 ~ August 7, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Allen Waldo on August 7, 2025, at the age of 58. After a long hard-fought battle, surrounded with the love of his family and … [Read more...] about Jerry Allen Waldo