Members of the Bluegill Frolic Committee ride atop Dean McKenzie’s fire truck, complete with a bubble machine, during the 2026 Frolic Parade, Saturday, August 15. Pictured, left to right, are Diane Mierzejewski, Billiejo Snider, … [Read more...] about Kudos, Bluegill Frolic Committee, for a festive 2026 Frolic!
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“Thank you, voters!” Marcellus Schools goes public with gratitude during Frolic Parade
High School Principal Lynn Wagner and Middle School Principal Brooke Osbeck greet the crowd from the first and second bus windows during the 2026 Frolic Parade. The school fielded units featuring staff, board and administration to say … [Read more...] about “Thank you, voters!” Marcellus Schools goes public with gratitude during Frolic Parade
2026 State Semi final Baseball Champion Wildcats honored as Bluegill Frolic Parade Grand Marshals
There were baseball fans aplenty on Main Street to show their #WildcatPride for the 2026 baseball team during the Bluegill Frolic Parade last Saturday. -News Photo ### … [Read more...] about 2026 State Semi final Baseball Champion Wildcats honored as Bluegill Frolic Parade Grand Marshals
Flash mob performs in front of G.W. Jones Exchange Bank, Friday, August 14
Folks in Marcellus got a pleasant surprise late Friday morning, August 14, when the MHS Wildcat Marching Band appeared in front of the G.W. Jones Exchange Bank. The band was practicing parade marching and decided to give an impromptu … [Read more...] about Flash mob performs in front of G.W. Jones Exchange Bank, Friday, August 14
Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library recipient of original Mooy sculpture
The Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library is the honored home of an original sculpture by John Mooy. The stone owl was donated to the library by Ron Lofts in honor of his wife, Marcia Hirshey Lofts (Apr 20, 1950 — Jan 8, … [Read more...] about Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library recipient of original Mooy sculpture
From the Cass County Sheriff’s Dept: Body Found in Farm Field, August 13
Sheriff Clint Roach reports that deputies of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a suspicious situation in the area of McKenzie Street and Churchill Street in Cass County’s Volinia Township on August 13, 2026, at … [Read more...] about From the Cass County Sheriff’s Dept: Body Found in Farm Field, August 13
Creative Kids 4-H garner ribbons, hardware and good times at 2026 Cass County Fair
submitted by Michelle Schuur Creative Kids 4H Club in Marcellus had another great year at the Cass County Fair. The participants’ results include Maddi Fleckenstein: Participated in four Still Exhibit Projects this year - … [Read more...] about Creative Kids 4-H garner ribbons, hardware and good times at 2026 Cass County Fair
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The North Side of Main Street
by John Mooy You’ll recall in a most recent article our walk together down the south side of Main Street in Marcellus from years long since past. Talk about a trip down memory lane. We ended that part of the journey in … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The North Side of Main Street
Earth Talk: Wine
The wine industry as we know it is on the ropes thanks to climate change. EarthTalkFrom the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Has climate change already had any significant impacts on wine production around the … [Read more...] about Earth Talk: Wine
Cal Thomas: Why Can’t We Fix the Oil Problem?
BANDAR ABBAS, IRAN - AUGUST 10: An oil products tanker is anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on August 10, 2026 off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran. In a recent statement, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said the vital waterway would … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas: Why Can’t We Fix the Oil Problem?
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Big Tech. . .
Big Tech Is the New Feudalism. How to Fight Backby Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com “If you find that you’ve dug yourself into a hole, the very first thing to do is quit digging.” That old country saying has a … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Big Tech. . .
Bits & Pieces: August Trivia
by Paula Johnson Maybe with all this gloomy and rainy weather keeping us from fun activities, this trivia quiz will perk you up a bit. Questions:1. How long is a jiffy? 2. Who became a famous silent Hollywood star after being … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: August Trivia