Cousins Dawn (Adams) Sivley and Rollie Morse relax and reminisce on the porch of the Adams family farm in Porter Township. Look how far I come, Immigrants, we get the job done. . . -Lin Manuel Miranda, et al No matter how one … [Read more...] about Adams-McKain 103rd Reunion: Keeping Traditions Alive
Marcellus Area Historical Society Cleans House
The Marcellus Area Historical Society (MAHS) doesn’t actually clean houses, but it has been busy doing some house-cleaning as far as its collections are concerned and needs to divest itself of some items. MAHS is holding a fundraising … [Read more...] about Marcellus Area Historical Society Cleans House
Township Approves Upgrades to Bly Cemetery
Close inspection of the fence at Bly Cemetery reveals the results of years of wear and tear. Marcellus Township is set to replace the fence with high grade, commercial fencing. What is old is going to be new again thanks to action taken … [Read more...] about Township Approves Upgrades to Bly Cemetery
It’s (almost!) Show Time! Creative Kids Prep for Cass County Fair
Logan High (left) shares her expertise on Showmanship with members of the Creative Kids 4-H club in preparation for this year’s Cass County Fair. Pictured are (left to right) Jacoby High, Elin Essex, Zoey Wilds, and Mckenzie … [Read more...] about It’s (almost!) Show Time! Creative Kids Prep for Cass County Fair
BJR Ranch: Agriculture + Tourism and some great stories!
Brent Robinson of BJR Ranch drives his team of Austrian Halflingers, John and Wayne, during First Friday, July 1. His assistant and fellow draft horse driver is his great niece Josie Adams. Agritourism is where agriculture and tourism … [Read more...] about BJR Ranch: Agriculture + Tourism and some great stories!
Village Council Frustrated Over Blight Issues
A frustrated Village Council fielded a report from Ordinance Enforcement Officer Mike Haydon during its regular meeting on June 14. Haydon reported specifically on blight violations evident at a property on Worden Street and mentioned … [Read more...] about Village Council Frustrated Over Blight Issues
Namaste: Bainbridge welcomes you to Chair Yoga
Local Yoga Instructor Patty Bainbridge demonstrates a simple pose she uses in her Chair Yoga class at Patch & Remington. Body. Breath. Mind. The fundamentals of the ancient practice of Yoga. And ancient it is. Yoga has … [Read more...] about Namaste: Bainbridge welcomes you to Chair Yoga
ORVs ‘OK’ on County Roads
Nancy McKenzie and granddaughter Savannah are ready to roll in a licensed and flagged ORV as stipulated by the recently adopted county ORV ordinance. Both Marcellus Township and Village Council are working on developing similar … [Read more...] about ORVs ‘OK’ on County Roads
Sprucing up The News Office
Even though school’s out for summer, Henry Essex (right), like most teachers, keeps a busy schedule. Essex traded his elementary school cap for a painter’s chapeau as soon as the last bell of the school year rang. He and Ron McAdam, Design … [Read more...] about Sprucing up The News Office
VFW Post #4054 Military Museum: “Lest We Forget” Open for First Friday
US Army veteran Hank Yeomans pauses next to the many items on display from the Korean War during which he served. The rifles shown are (top to bottom), a M1 “Garand”, 12 gauge pump Model 12 donated by Richard Smith, Jr. and a M-1 Carbine … [Read more...] about VFW Post #4054 Military Museum: “Lest We Forget” Open for First Friday
Marcellus Media Club Aces Final Exam
The Founding Members of the Marcellus Media Club. Standing (on the table, left to right): Seventh graders Cole Spry and Morgan McClain, and sixth grader Kacie Karn. Middle row, left to right: Sixth grade students Elin Essex, Sydney … [Read more...] about Marcellus Media Club Aces Final Exam
‘It is Our Time to Take on the World’: MHS Holds 133rd Commencement
At approximately 4:00pm, Sunday, June 5, the fifty-five seniors receiving diplomas became official graduates of Marcellus High School. While a couple of mortarboards took flight, it was a mass of confetti that marked the students’ … [Read more...] about ‘It is Our Time to Take on the World’: MHS Holds 133rd Commencement