From the Office of Cass County Prosecutor Victor Fitz Alert work by the Michigan State Police resulted in the discovery of several grams of methamphetamine in rural Newburg Township of Cass County on April 5, 2020. As a result of … [Read more...] about Meth Arrest Leads to Conviction
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Olivia and Liam Top Social Security’s Charts
Duo Remain America’s Most Popular Baby Names for 2021 Olivia and Liam are America’s most popular baby names in 2021. Liam has been the top choice for new parents for five years in a row, and Olivia has topped the list for three … [Read more...] about Olivia and Liam Top Social Security’s Charts
Letter to the Editor
It looks like the right to abortion for women and girls could end soon. No matter how you feel about it there are things to consider. When a woman or girl finds herself with an unwanted pregnancy, it touches all of us. If the right to … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor
Bits and Pieces: Mother’s Day and Babies
by Paula Johnson Mother’s Day used to be a simple event. As I grow older and have newer moms in the families, Mother’s Day has become amazing. Keeping up with babies is quite a job! Dusty’s daughter, Lexi, just had a baby boy, Tripp. … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Mother’s Day and Babies
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Easeby John Mooy Sometimes, just when you begin to think the world has totally gone awry something happens that sheds a new light on something you least expected. A week ago, we drove to Rochester, Minnesota for a visit to the Mayo … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library News
We’re so excited to be gearing up for summer with lots of in-person events! In the meantime, there are many great programs to enjoy: Spring Preschool Story Hour: last session on Wednesday, May 18, 10:15 AM. Mike Fornes presents the … [Read more...] about Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library News
MHS Jazz Band on the Road
The MHS Jazz Band performed Thursday, April 28, at the Dennison Performing Arts Center, Hastings. After a performance and subsequent clinic, the band enjoyed listening to the many other high school bands performing throughout the downtown … [Read more...] about MHS Jazz Band on the Road
Village Council Update
“We’ve got to get something going on this if we’re ever going to do it,” Village Council Ron Welburn remarked prior to reviewing potential areas for annexation during the Council’s regular meeting of April 26. Welburn reviewed areas to … [Read more...] about Village Council Update
Patch & Remington & Flyover Art Closing in on Goal
With just a few days left, Patch & Remington and their friends at Flyover Art are just $8,000 away from their goal of $40 thousand. If the effort to raise $40 thousand is successful by May 13, the Michigan Economic Development … [Read more...] about Patch & Remington & Flyover Art Closing in on Goal
Marcellus Memories
May 6, 1965 Village to Return to Two Hour Parking: It’s back to two hour parking on Main Street beginning May 17. During a regular meeting of the Common Council April 27, the trustees instructed the chief of police to see that two-hour … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories
Bergman Veterinary Clinic Celebrates #100
Bergman Veterinary Medical Center celebrated its 100th Anniversary last week, in Cassopolis. Dr. George Bergman, pictured with his daughter Jane, was the guest of honor. George’s father, Dr. Roy E. Bergman, began the practice in 1922. … [Read more...] about Bergman Veterinary Clinic Celebrates #100
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Branch County Backyard Flock
Prevention is key to keeping HPAI out of Michigan’s domestic flocks LANSING, MI - Following an investigation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic … [Read more...] about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Branch County Backyard Flock