Sedrick Neinhuis holding the state-record gizzard shad he caught April 22 in the Grand River (Kent County). An angler from Lowell, Michigan, caught a new state-record fish: a gizzard shad that weighed 4.45 pounds and measured 20.3 … [Read more...] about DNR: New state-record gizzard shad caught in the Grand River
SMC pins nursing students May 6
On Wednesday, May 6, Southwestern Michigan College welcomed 13 new nurses to America’s largest health care profession with more than 4.3 million registered nurses (RNs) nationwide. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics … [Read more...] about SMC pins nursing students May 6
Heritage ISD accepting bids – For Sale
Public Notices – May 14, 2026
John “Jack” Dea Palmer
July 29, 1935 ~ May 4, 2026 John “Jack” Dea Palmer, age 90, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026. Jack was born in Canton, Pennsylvania, on July 29, 1935, to Vielda (Spencer) and John Palmer. His childhood was … [Read more...] about John “Jack” Dea Palmer
Verlin (Shaky) Bristol
Verlin (Shaky) Bristol, 94, passed away quietly on May 1, 2026, with family at his bedside. Verlin was born to parents Harry and Helen Bristol, in Richland Center, Wisconsin. He married Patricia Anne Rogers, on June 7, 1952, in Rockford, … [Read more...] about Verlin (Shaky) Bristol
Marcellus Community Schools Places Zero-Tax-Rate-Increase Bond Proposal on August 4 Ballot
Drone shot of the Marcellus Community Schools elementary, high school and sports complex. - Photo credit: Dean McKenzie Voters in the Marcellus Community Schools will consider a $12.25 million zero-tax-rate-increase bond proposal on … [Read more...] about Marcellus Community Schools Places Zero-Tax-Rate-Increase Bond Proposal on August 4 Ballot
Downtown Marcellus storefront ready for new chapter
The Cass County Land Bank Authority and Village of Marcellus have invested nearly half a million dollars in grant funding to support the renovation of a downtown Marcellus storefront, which is now available for redevelopment. CASS … [Read more...] about Downtown Marcellus storefront ready for new chapter
Home is where the art is. . . Watts’s exhibition at Patch & Remington celebrates Marcellus
Local artist Erica Watts celebrates Home in her recently installed exhibit at Patch & Remington. The works feature Watts’s interpretation of buildings throughout Marcellus, including the Hudson building pictured above with Watts. - … [Read more...] about Home is where the art is. . . Watts’s exhibition at Patch & Remington celebrates Marcellus
Newspaper publishers facing tight supply of newsprint and rising costs
Dear Readers: Over the past 20 years, the US has lost nearly 3,500 newspapers and more than 270,000 newspaper jobs. According to Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, 136 newspapers closed in 2025 up from … [Read more...] about Newspaper publishers facing tight supply of newsprint and rising costs
Varsity softball now at 7-8. . .Splits with Cass
Senior Ariah Evans at the plate during Marcellus’s doubleheader against the visiting Bangor Vikings, April 30. The ‘Cats split with the Vikings winning the first game 4-3 and losing the second, 4-7. - News Photo MHS Varsity Softball … [Read more...] about Varsity softball now at 7-8. . .Splits with Cass
Varsity baseball improves record to 8-8 with win over visiting Rangers
Senior Seth Barrera notched his fourth win of the season for the ‘Cats by helping the squad defeat the visiting Cassopolis Rangers, 9-6, on Monday, May 4.- News Photo The Wildcats improved their season record to 8-8 with a win over … [Read more...] about Varsity baseball improves record to 8-8 with win over visiting Rangers