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Homecoming 2024: a true community event Copy
It was a race of the inflatables. . . After waiting patiently under a very warm and otherwise pleasant October sun, MHS English teacher Melody Schneider, left, takes on Athletic Director Wendell Hughes during the homecoming pep rally, Friday, October 11. The contest, truly too close to call, also included Ag Science teacher Abby Asmus […]
A parade, royalty and a big win for the Wildcats – Marcellus at its finest for Homecoming
MHS Homecoming Week 2024 was a celebration of school spirit, community pride, a big Wildcat victory and the crowning of the Homecoming Queen and Princess on Friday, October 11. Pictured with Homecoming Queen Abby Tone, second from right, are senior quarterback and Co-Mr. Football #10 Parker Adams, Homecoming Princess Carlyn Deer, and senior tight end […]
2024 Homecoming Parade Highlights
The Junior Class’s winning float, “Kiss the Beavers Bye”-News Photo
Wildcat Wrap-Up: ‘Cats secure 35-point Homecoming win, improve to 4-2 on season
Junior running back Peyton Street on his way to amassing 184 yards rushing and three touchdowns during the ‘Cats 65-30 win over Eau Claire during the annual Homecoming game, Friday, October 11. – News Photo by Wendell Hughes, MHS Athletic Director Friday was Homecoming in Marcellus, and the Wildcats rose to the occasion […]
We’re #1 – Again! MHS Wildcat Band Gets Top Honors at 2024 Marching Band Festival
The Marcellus Wildcat Marching Band scored its 9th First Division Rating in a row at the MSBOA District VI Festival at Paw Paw Middle School, Tuesday, October 8. A total of 12 bands were adjudicated by three professionals in the areas of music, marching and general effect. Band Director Katy Essex, center, shares smiles with […]
Homecoming 2024: a true community event
It was a race of the inflatables. . . After waiting patiently under a very warm and otherwise pleasant October sun, MHS English teacher Melody Schneider, left, takes on Athletic Director Wendell Hughes during the homecoming pep rally, Friday, October 11. The contest, truly too close to call, also included Ag Science teacher Abby Asmus […]
VFW 4054 Auxiliary Dues/Membership Drive
Present members of VFW #4054 Auxiliary who haven’t paid dues for 2025 need to get them in before December 15, 2024, so they won’t be considered late. Members are encouraged to consider a life membership, which is based on age and can be paid monthly until fulfilled. The Auxiliary is also […]
Turbo Talks. . . Sports! – What a Heck of a Run, Tigers!
I guarantee if I polled 100 Tigers fans all but maybe two crazy fans would have had them making the playoffs this season. Well, this is one of the magical times that the crazy fans were right! I know it has been over a decade since the Tigers last made the playoffs and from the […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: An Incredible Night of Rain
by John Mooy As you head south out of Marcellus and just before you get to the VFW building you can look off to the left or east side of the road and see what now remains of what we in Marcellus recall as a large pond, almost a small lake. While it is now […]
Bits & Pieces: October Trivia
by Paula Johnson Halloween is nearly upon us, but you might not find decorations for this holiday except in the clearance aisle because merchandizing is already swamping the stores for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Maybe some of these pieces of trivia will help take you away to a pleasant place outside the hectic months ahead. Questions:1. […]
Farm and Food File: Crypto is buying Congress and understaffed CFTC ‘oversight’
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)–that toy poodle of a government watchdog overseeing the world’s largest agricultural and financial futures contracts–is being courted by the cryptocurrency industry as its regulator of choice over the more effective, better funded Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). The reason is plain: The CFTC is the U.S. […]