Mary Morlan and Ernest “Ernie” Noel have submitted the appropriate paperwork to run as write-in candidates for Village of Marcellus Trustees. In their official announcement released last Saturday, both say “we need some new blood on the … [Read more...] about Morlan & Noel: ‘We need your help, so we can help the Village’
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Letters to the Editor – October 29, 2026
Dear Editor: I’m Justin Ware, and I’ve had the honor of serving on the Marcellus Community Schools board for the past four years. I graduated from Marcellus in 1999, and this town is home. My boys, Reed and … [Read more...] about Letters to the Editor – October 29, 2026
Chief Judge of Cass County Courts appointed Co-Chair of Michigan’s Tribal State Federal Judicial Forum
From left to right, Honorable Hannah Bobee and Honorable Carol Montavon Bealor Cassopolis, Michigan, October 22, 2026 – At the fall meeting of Michigan’s Tribal State Federal Judicial Forum, held at the Little River Justice Center in … [Read more...] about Chief Judge of Cass County Courts appointed Co-Chair of Michigan’s Tribal State Federal Judicial Forum
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Politics
by John Mooy While I have mentioned many times that my articles in The Marcellus News are not about politics or money, I would like to deviate from that statement with one other simple statement. With elections coming up, and I hope … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Politics
Guess Opinion: Small town elections are important
by Heidi Kolbeck-UrlacherPolicy Director, Center for Rural Affairs For weeks, candidate ads have dominated television viewing. Text messages and phone calls are nonstop. Yard signs are popping up like my late season … [Read more...] about Guess Opinion: Small town elections are important
Contemplation Corner: If a person is patient and forgives. . .
“But if a person is patient and forgives, this is one of the greatest things.” – Quran 42:43 by Pastor Donnie BrooksMarcellus United Methodist Churchpastordonnieb@outlook.com I’m no expert on the Quran. Or on Islam. Or on … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: If a person is patient and forgives. . .
News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of October 26, 2026
Marcellus Township Library does Halloween big each year, and this year will be no different! Trick-or-Treat and the Haunted Library will take place on Saturday, October 31, from 5-7 PM. Reserve a table to pass out candy. If … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of October 26, 2026
Halloween Memories from The Marcellus News
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Buying farm votes. . .
Buying Farm Votes with Your Tax Dollars by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com E-I-E-I-O! If Republican agriculture policy was a crop, farmers would plow it under. Why? Because it’s worthless. Worse than … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Buying farm votes. . .
Bits & Pieces: Copper and Fuzz
Paula's Grandpa Tom by Paula Johnson Using nicknames has been around as long as anyone alive might remember – and likely generations before that. Remember the schoolyard ditty: “First grade, babies; second grade, … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Copper and Fuzz
Earth Talk: Trading up to an EV
No matter how you slice it, trading up to an EV is typically far greener than holding onto that old gas car. EarthTalk®From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is it greener to keep an old car running as … [Read more...] about Earth Talk: Trading up to an EV
Cal Thomas: Why is Paris burning?
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 17: A car is set ablaze during demonstrations on October 17, 2026 in Paris, France. The involvement of the Gilets Jaunes (Yellow Vests) with the ongoing French school blockades expands the scope of these … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas: Why is Paris burning?