“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
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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
So . . . How Did the Lion’s Do?
Well now the draft has come and gone and now it is time for folks like me to grade every team, which is completely pointless because it takes years for some players to pan out. But, what kind of sports writer would I be not to over react to … [Read more...] about So . . . How Did the Lion’s Do?
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The Art of Throwing Outby John Mooy There is much talk about all we accumulate as time goes by. I will use our cottage as an example. It’s the area where my wife and I share a building that we can both work in. There are two sides of the … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Bits and Pieces: Ice Cream with Abby
Abby Schten and I have been trying for a few weeks now to get out for lunch or something, but weather and scheduling have interfered with every plan. Last Friday, I told her that if the rain held off, the winds died down and the temperature … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Ice Cream with Abby
Community Trees Grant Programs
Applications Due June 17 Grant proposals for community tree-planting projects are now being accepted by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the 2022 DTE Energy Foundation partnership grant program. This program assists … [Read more...] about Community Trees Grant Programs
Marcellus Township Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 15, 2022Marcellus Township Hall13163 Marcellus Highway, Marcellus MI 49067 Supervisor Koshar called the meeting to order at 6:00 and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call: Hess, Hutson, Koshar, Mroz, Schick. Moved … [Read more...] about Marcellus Township Regular Meeting Minutes
Ewert Music Studio Spring Recital 2022
Students of Roxie Ewert’s Music Studio held their spring recital Sunday, May 1. Front row, left to right: Stanley Mroczek,Sydney Buckle, Fayth Krenk, and Graedy Miller. Back row, left to right, Mackenzie Schuur, Roxane Ewert, and Kamden … [Read more...] about Ewert Music Studio Spring Recital 2022
K & M Announces Fall 2022 Scholarship Recipients
K & M Machine-Fabricating, Inc. in Cassopolis is proud to announce its Earl G. Marhanka Scholarship winners for the fall of 2022. This scholarship program was established in 2001 in recognition of K & M’s 50th anniversary and in … [Read more...] about K & M Announces Fall 2022 Scholarship Recipients