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. . .
V-E Day Proclaimed – 80 years later
by Kay Schten McAdam, Editor When there’s no one left to remember, we tend to forget. Thursday, May 8, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day, more specifically, Victory in Europe Day. Of the 16.4 … [Read more...] about V-E Day Proclaimed – 80 years later
‘Cats split with the Bulldogs – Next up: the ranked Raiders
Sophomore Abram Coffey on the mound in relief against the Centreville Bulldogs in game one of Monday’s doubleheader. The #7 ranked ‘Cats split with the Bulldogs and now head to Decatur to meet the #14 ranked Raiders. - News Photo by Kay … [Read more...] about ‘Cats split with the Bulldogs – Next up: the ranked Raiders
Early county history on display at G. W. Jones House
The Marcellus Area Historical Society continues to unclutter, discover, and put up for display various items of local and county interest. The latest items now available for public view include the early 19th century … [Read more...] about Early county history on display at G. W. Jones House