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Band Boosters Fundraiser for New Uniforms begins February 17, 2023 The Marcellus Band Boosters are counting on backyard bar-b-cuers, chefs, and carnivores of all kinds to help them raise funds for new marching band uniforms. Just ask … [Read more...] about Where’s the Beef, Chicken, Pork and Ronnieville Brats? Just ask the Marcellus Band Boosters

 Michelle Schuur, Marcellus, recently received the 4H Key Leader of the Year Award for 2022  Written by: Maddisen Fleckenstein, Club Reporter On Saturday, January 28, 2023, Michelle Schuur, of Marcellus, attended the Cass County 4H … [Read more...] about Creative Kids 4-H Leader Awarded Key Leader of the Year

Michigan Speaker of the House Joe Tate with Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (left) and Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced the roll out of the Lowering MI Costs Plan, which will deliver the largest tax break to Michiganders … [Read more...] about Governor Whitmer, Democratic Leaders Roll Out Largest Tax Break for Working Families, Seniors in Decades

February 12, 1975: Jim Mason, 5’11” Senior Wildcat guard, shattered a long standing MHS individual scoring record Tuesday, February 4, when he hit for 48 points during the Cats 101-54 rout of Lawton. Mason connected on 14 field goals and … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories

Chair of the Cass County Board of Commissioners Jeremiah Jones accepts the Graham Woodhouse Intergovernmental Effort Award from fellow commissioner Roseann Marchetti on behalf of Cass County Thursday, February 2, 2023. CASSOPOLIS — As … [Read more...] about Southwest Michigan Planning Commission recognizes Cass County organizations with 2022 Graham Woodhouse Award

by Paula Johnson The other day I ran across information about the “Loneliest Road in America.” I have been down many roads across the country, and I wondered if it was one that I had travelled. As I read further, it turned out that … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: The Loneliest Road in America

Odds ‘n Endsby John Mooy The age-old question is if you are down to only one item out of a group is it an odd or an end?  I don’t have the answer to the question but it’s something to think about. The statement is a bit more complicated … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories

From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear Earth Talk: Since when is the transition to electric vehicles an “environmental justice” issue? -- P. Balducci, Troy, NY The poorest members of our society are likely to … [Read more...] about EarthTalk® 

St. Mark’s Free Dinner will be from 5:30-6:30 PM on Thursday, February 16, 2023.  The church is located at 412 Cedar Street, Paw Paw.  The meal will consist of Tater Tot Casserole (ground beef), Cole slaw, fruit cups and homemade dessert.  … [Read more...] about St. Mark’s Free Community Dinner

 Nominations are being accepted through February 24 for the Marcellus Community Schools Academic Hall of Fame. Originally started in 2014, the Academic Hall of Fame recognizes graduates of Marcellus High School for significant … [Read more...] about MHS Accepting Nominations for Academic Hall of Fame

Norm and Karen Carlson,  second and third from left, are the recipients of the John and Kay Polzin Ambassador for Healthcare Award. Also pictured are (left to right) Liz Semaan, executive director, Bronson Health Foundation; Norm and Karen … [Read more...] about Norm and Karen Carlson Receive Ambassador for Healthcare Award