The Division 4 District 115 Baseball Champions of 2026 - the Marcellus Wildcats! The ‘Cats were in command on the mound, at the plate and on the field, Saturday, May 30, as they swept the competition and hoisted the championship trophy. … [Read more...] about MHS Varsity Baseball – 2026 District Champs!
Guest Opinion: Working in a farm successor as part of a retirement plan
by Wyatt FraasAssociate Director of Farm and Community, Center for Rural Affairs Are you one of the many farmers without an identified farm successor? Purdue University says that’s around 75%, and about half expect nonfamily … [Read more...] about Guest Opinion: Working in a farm successor as part of a retirement plan
Marcellus TWP to draft ordinance overseeing development of data centers
Above is an image of the interior of an AI Data Center. Data centers house computing power on a global scale. Their reach into smaller, rural communities is exploding as the demand for AI technology grows. -Photo from … [Read more...] about Marcellus TWP to draft ordinance overseeing development of data centers
Happy Local News Day from The Only Newspaper in the World That Cares About Marcellus
An early - if not the earliest - location of The Marcellus News at the corner of Main and Centre streets. From The Marcellus News, January 6, 1899. by Kay Schten McAdam, Editor etc., etc., etc. Happy Local News Day – April 9, … [Read more...] about Happy Local News Day from The Only Newspaper in the World That Cares About Marcellus
Township talks trash and like the Phoenix the old dump may rise again
by Kay Schten McAdam, EditorThe Marcellus News There is no such thing as ‘away.’ When we throw anything away, it must go somewhere. – Annie Leonard, authorand former Executive Director of Greenpeace International But … [Read more...] about Township talks trash and like the Phoenix the old dump may rise again
Cass County Concerned Stakeholders Group Issues Statement on the Appointment of Dr. Klint Pleasant as SMC’s Next President
The Cass County Concerned Stakeholders group is speaking out in support of the process that has led to the appointment of Dr. Klint Pleasant as the college’s next president. Concerned Stakeholders was formed when Dr. Joe Odenwald … [Read more...] about Cass County Concerned Stakeholders Group Issues Statement on the Appointment of Dr. Klint Pleasant as SMC’s Next President
The Marcellus News 2025 Person of the Year: Larry Joe Watts – “Tie-Dye Man”
Husband, father, musician, activist and Village of Marcellus Trustee Joe Watts is The Marcellus News2025 Person of the Year. -News Photo by Kay Schten McAdam,Editor “It’s not about winning; it’s about having your voice heard.” – Joe … [Read more...] about The Marcellus News 2025 Person of the Year: Larry Joe Watts – “Tie-Dye Man”
As I See It: MHS Band’s 2025 Disney trip was “fire. . .”
November 26, 2025, Disney Springs, Lake Buena Vista, Florida: “Disney’s Imagination Campus is proud to present the Marcellus High School Marching Band from Marcellus, Michigan, under the direction of Kathryn Essex. Please welcome to the … [Read more...] about As I See It: MHS Band’s 2025 Disney trip was “fire. . .”
Marcellus News 2025 Holiday Schedule
The News is traveling to Disney with the Wildcat Marching Band (Nov. 24 – Nov. 30), therefore, any and all submissions for the November 27 edition must be submitted no later than Friday, November 21, 5pm. The Thursday, November 27, … [Read more...] about Marcellus News 2025 Holiday Schedule
Own a piece of history! MAHS sorry to say, “Aunt Myrta’s rope bed has got to go!”
Just what you’ve always wanted - an original rope bed! This little beauty could be yours for a reasonable donation to the Marcellus Area Historical Society! It’s in solid shape and ready for a new home! Thanks to the coil spring … [Read more...] about Own a piece of history! MAHS sorry to say, “Aunt Myrta’s rope bed has got to go!”
Team RickWorld: What we’re reading the week of October 20, 2025
The clock is ticking for the Marcellus Library’s Read Through the Decades Challenge. The Challenge concludes with a Noon Year’s Eve Party on December 31, with Team RickWorld looking to complete its domination of the adult competition! The … [Read more...] about Team RickWorld: What we’re reading the week of October 20, 2025
Cal Thomas: After Gaza – What’s Next?
by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com In his address to Israel’s Knesset following the release of 20 living hostages by Hamas, President Donald Trump said several things that reflect wishful thinking. Among them: “The forces of chaos that have … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas: After Gaza – What’s Next?