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Memorial Day 2026 – Monday, May 25, 10am, Bly Cemetery
Local veteran Larry Romig was one of a few who helped decorate the graves of fallen veterans, May 16. Each veteran in Bly Cemetery is honored with an American Flag in preparation for Memorial Day. -News Photo ###
Leadership changes at Marcellus Schools for 2026-2027
by Dr. Michael Dunn, Superintendent Marcellus Community Schools is on the move, literally! With the numerous staff retirements and promotions, we are seeing a lot of staff movement for the upcoming year. All hiring recommendations were made through a thorough search process involving a search committee for each hire. Our biggest concern […]
Candidates sought for Vandalia Village President recall election
CASS COUNTY, Mich. — Residents interested in running for the Office of Vandalia Village President must file for the office no later than 4 p.m. on May 28, 2026. The office will be on the ballot due to a recall election of current Village President Evan Hickman. Vandalia voters will have the opportunity to […]
Posting for Cass County Prosecutor vacancy now available online
Cassopolis, Michigan, May 14, 2026– Following the resignation of Prosecutor Victor Fitz, the Cass County Courts have published an informational job posting online to support the search for an appointee to fill the remainder of Fitz’s term. The posting is available on the Cass County Courts’ website at: https://casscourtsmi.org/employment-opportunities/ The posting provides details on […]
MHS Baseball gears up for Districts
MHS Senior Athlete of the Year Eli Torres behind the plate during the ‘Cats home tournament game, May 16, against Three Rivers. – News Photos The road to District competition has gotten shorter for MHS Varsity baseball as the team concludes its regular season, Friday, May 22, with a doubleheader at Martin. […]
Varsity softball wins 6 straight through May 15
MHS Varsity Softball is closing out its regular season with contests on Tuesday, May 19, Friday, May 22, and Tuesday, May 26. The ‘Cats are on a roll winning six straight between May 8 and May 15. Marcellus racked up 143 runs over the last six games (I did the math three times. . […]
MHS Senior Carlyn Deer signs with Greenville
MHS Senior Carlyn Deer, second from right, officially signed to become a Greenville University Panther, May 13. Deer will join the softball program later this summer as she continues her education in Greenville, Illinois. Deer is the female MHS Athlete of the Year and Class Salutatorian. With Carlyn are parents Monica Deer, far right, Adam […]
MHS Track sending 3 to Regionals
by Coach LaMont Thomas On Friday, May 15, the Marcellus varsity track team traveled to Gobles for Regional Finals. The Wildcats had three athletes who qualified for regionals. Those athletes are Marvin Jones Jr, Harmony Jones, and Martelle Enright. Marvin Jones finished second in shot put with a throw of 45’-10” and Martelle […]
MHS 2026 Senior Honors Night
Over $15,000 in awards and scholarships were awarded to members of the MHS Class of 2026 during the annual Senior Honors Night, Thursday, May 14. Friends, family and well-wishers were welcomed by Principal Lynn Wagner. The MHS Concert Band provided music for the evening with the drumline doing the honors of leading the class in […]
Band notes for the week of May 18, 2026 – Seniors receive special honors
Senior band members Catherine Shelton and Elijah Weeks received special recognition during Senior Honors Night, May 14. Shelton received the prestigious John Philip Sousa Award while Weeks received the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award. – News Photo by Katy Essex, Director of Bands John Philip Sousa Award – Catherine Shelton The John Philip […]
