As I See it: Lead. Follow. or Get Out of the Wayby Kay Schten McAdamEditor, The Marcellus News What defines leadership? Who defines leadership? What is the definition of leadership? And do we even care anymore? If I … [Read more...] about ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ – Evidence of leadership lacking on one side, bursting with promise on the other
M-AAA backs MSU research on high oleic soybeans, driving ‘once-in-a-generation’ gains for Michigan dairy farmers
MSU-led research shows how feeding dairy cows high oleic soybeans can cut feed cost, boost milk quality and spark economic growth — allowing one southwest Michigan dairy farm to add more than $1 per cow per day in income over feed … [Read more...] about M-AAA backs MSU research on high oleic soybeans, driving ‘once-in-a-generation’ gains for Michigan dairy farmers
Cass District Library Appoints Christopher Korenowsky as New Library Director
Cassopolis, Michigan – July 23, 2025 – Cass District Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Korenowsky as its new Library Director, effective August 18, 2025. Korenowsky will succeed Barbara Gordon, who departed from … [Read more...] about Cass District Library Appoints Christopher Korenowsky as New Library Director
Team RickWorld Reads of the Week, August 11, 2025
Nothing like a stretch of hot weather to encourage non-sweating activities such as reading a good book! Team RickWorld is curious, too. What are you reading this summer? We love suggestions! Let us and The News readers know at … [Read more...] about Team RickWorld Reads of the Week, August 11, 2025
Happy 100th, Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library!
The architect’s rendering of the proposed Russell Alger Wood Library in Marcellus, 1924. Russell Wood’s legacy, the Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library, is celebrating 100 years of service to the community in 2025. by Kay Schten … [Read more...] about Happy 100th, Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library!
Wildcat Marching Band announces 2025 Festival Show: “Stay Out of My Swamp”
It’s that time a year when MHS Band Director Katy Essex puts on her band camp face. The Wildcat Marching Band gets in shape for the 2025 season beginning Monday, August 4. Daily practices from 8:00am to 4:00pm will be held Monday through … [Read more...] about Wildcat Marching Band announces 2025 Festival Show: “Stay Out of My Swamp”
CSI: Marcellus – Sidewalkgate: These are the issues; they need to be fixed
by Kay Schten McAdamExasperated Editor Dear Readers: I don’t even know where to begin. At various times while observing, in person, the Village Council meeting of Tuesday, June 24, 2025, my head was in my hands, I was … [Read more...] about CSI: Marcellus – Sidewalkgate: These are the issues; they need to be fixed
As I See It: Marcellus’ quasi-DDA launches massive 3-pointer for the win . . .
Former Marcellus DDA members, Erica Watts, at podium, and Seth Carlson, left, welcome a packed house at Patch & Remington to a nonpolitical Community-led Listening Session, Thursday, June 12. - News Photo As I See ItKay Schten … [Read more...] about As I See It: Marcellus’ quasi-DDA launches massive 3-pointer for the win . . .
Legislators Introduce New Bills to Hold the Gun Industry Accountable
Lansing – On Wednesday, June 4, a trio of legislators joined advocates and local leaders to propose legislation that will curb the abuses of the gun industry. HB 4478 & 4479, introduced by Rep. Morgan Foreman … [Read more...] about Legislators Introduce New Bills to Hold the Gun Industry Accountable
MHS varsity baseball season concludes with loss to Chiefs
Try as he might, Brock McWilliams just couldn’t get Jakob Huber home from third during the ‘Cats loss in the District Championship game against White Pigeon, Saturday, May 31. - News Photo “Every day is a new opportunity. You can … [Read more...] about MHS varsity baseball season concludes with loss to Chiefs
Bly Cemetery prepares for Memorial Day 2025 & beyond
Marcellus Township Supervisor Ed Koshar, left, doing what good supervisors do - supervise. Koshar and Cemetery Sexton Greg Grames inspect the monument restoration process being conducted by Dr. Thomas Henthorn, right, of the University of … [Read more...] about Bly Cemetery prepares for Memorial Day 2025 & beyond
Sidewalkgate likely to continue for months. . .
The photo above, taken on April 21, 2024, was first published in the April 25, 2024, edition of The Marcellus News. It shows the beginning of the water project along the north side of Main Street between Centre and Burney Streets in … [Read more...] about Sidewalkgate likely to continue for months. . .