Band Notes for the week of January 3 Why Band Matters - Part 2* *From the article “Why Band Matters” - Readers’ Collaborative Post from the website banddirectorstalkshop.com In a collaborative post on the website … [Read more...] about Band Notes
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Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
The Marcellus Board of Education will hold their annual work session in March. The purpose of their work session is to assess the district’s progress toward meeting previously established goals. The goals are reviewed annually … [Read more...] about Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
James Wiseman
July 10, 1937 ~ December 30, 2021 Jim or James (‘JW’) H. Wiseman, of Jones, Michigan, founder, and owner of Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area, passed away Thursday, December 30th with his 3 … [Read more...] about James Wiseman
Lois Eleanor Fox
January 18, 1921 ~ December 31, 2021 Lois Eleanor Fox, 100 of Volinia, Michigan passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, in Dowagiac. She was born in Bristol, Indiana on January 18, 1921, the daughter of William Jasper Morris and Edith … [Read more...] about Lois Eleanor Fox
2021 – A Year in Pictures: May – Part Two
Business Spotlight: Marcellus Metalcasters. Caitlin McMahan and Brad Ade purchased the Marcellus Metalcasters foundry two years ago, and now have a productive short-run operation that fills a nichein the cast iron industry. Members of … [Read more...] about 2021 – A Year in Pictures: May – Part Two
2021 – A Year in Pictures: May – Part One
"I guess we're on our way, Marcellus!" Words printed in the May 6, 2021, edition of The Marcellus News that describe the passing of the paper from former Editor Dave Moormann to new Editor Kay Schten McAdam. 2021 has been a good year for … [Read more...] about 2021 – A Year in Pictures: May – Part One
Thank You for Adding a Bow to the Marcellus Tree of Remembrance
Thank you for adding a bow to the Marcellus Tree of Remembrance. Terry Roberts reports that the community raised $1250.00 for the Community Food Pantry! … [Read more...] about Thank You for Adding a Bow to the Marcellus Tree of Remembrance
Editor’s Pick for Top Story of 2021
Village President Pro-Tem Dennis Irwin displays a gooseneck lead service line that is mandated for removal by the State of Michigan. The story in the June 17, 2021, edition of The News began “We are not alone,” says Dennis Irwin, … [Read more...] about Editor’s Pick for Top Story of 2021
Santa’s Firefighters Spread Holiday Joy
Santa’s Firefighters spread joy through the community Wednesday, December 22, delivering gifts and more to thirteen deserving families. According to Brad Spears, organizer/firefighter/EMT, twelve collection boxes were located throughout … [Read more...] about Santa’s Firefighters Spread Holiday Joy
Thank you and Happy New Year from The Editor
While in some ways, your Editor is a traditionalist; in others, I say, let’s change things up a bit. Traditionally, in the year-end issue of The Marcellus News, there is a list of happenings that occurred in and around the community the … [Read more...] about Thank you and Happy New Year from The Editor
Rumors are True: Marcellus News Now Available Online
(Photo by Cup of Couple from Pexels) Yes. As of Tuesday, December 21, The Marcellus News is available online by subscription. Please read the questions/answers below that should help you navigate the site. 1) Do I get a … [Read more...] about Rumors are True: Marcellus News Now Available Online
Layman’s Corner
Q: Amy writes: Mathew 24:35 says that God’s words are eternal. That being the case, why has there been over the years a constant attack on the Bible along with a fierce effort to destroy it? A: Great question Amy, … [Read more...] about Layman’s Corner