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Beckwith Theatre Company presents: Wait Until Dark
The Beckwith Theatre Company Presents Wait Until Dark by Frederick Knott A sinister con man, Roat, and two ex-convicts trace a heroin-filed doll to the apartment of Sam Hendrix and his blind wife, Susy. Through deception, they convince Susy that Sam is implicated in a murder, and the doll proves his innocence. She refuses […]
Band Notes for the week of December 15
Coming Up:December 20 – January 4 – Happy Break!Jan. 14: High School Exams beginJan. 15: High Schools Exams continueJan. 16: Half Day; High School Exams continueJan. 19: MS Solo and Ensemble registration opensFeb. 14: High School Solo and Ensemble at SMC HS Solo and Ensemble ParticipantsMusic options were given to students before break. Students participating […]
Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Residence Program seeks entries for 2026
Applications are now being accepted for the Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Residence Program for 2026 spring, summer and fall and 2027 winter residency periods. The Artist-in-Residence Program is open to artists and artisans whose work can be influenced by the unique northern wilderness setting of Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park – also known as “the Porkies.” Located […]
$420,149 in State Grants Awarded to Cass County Problem-Solving/Treatment Courts
Cassopolis, Michigan, December 10, 2025 – Chief Judge Carol Montavon Bealor announces that the Cass County Problem-Solving/Treatment Courts have received $420,149 in the following grant awards from the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) for fiscal year 2026, October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026: $118,784 for the Adult Treatment/Sobriety Court (Hon. Stacey A. Rentfrow) $153,470 for the Cass County Mental […]
MDHHS issues statement on hepatitis B vaccine
LANSING, Mich. – Vaccines play a critical role in the prevention and control of infectious diseases and have led to the eradication of several diseases and significant reductions in illnesses and fatalities. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services strongly disagrees with the decision made by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practicestoday to delay the hepatitis B birth dose and urges families and providers to follow the […]
Bluegill Frolic Committee Meeting Minutes – December 11, 2025
Date: December 11, 2025Time: 7:12 PM – 8:10 PMLocation: 115 E Main St, Marcellus, MI (Patch & Remington) Present: Jaclyn Lyles, Todd Snider, Diane Mierzejewski Absent: Chelsea Proffitt, Cindy Wilson, Billiejo Snider, Tommy Puleo Call to OrderThe meeting was called to order at 7:12 PM. Old BusinessThe committee reviewed ongoing items and planning needs. Storage• […]
Newberg Township General Meeting – December 8, 2025
The Newberg Township Board met at the Newberg Township Fire Department in regular session on December 8, 2025. Supervisor Covey led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Clerk Duff called roll:Present: Covey, Blackburn, Duff, Harvey, Griffiths Absent: Additions/Deletions to AgendaBlackburn reported we needed to add MHR Collections under […]
Porter Township Van Buren County – Regular Meeting, November 12, 2025
Supervisor Oxley called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Moraitis and four guests. Motion by Bitely with support by Nesbitt to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on October 8, 2025. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed. Motion […]
UMC was the spot to ‘Shop Local’ during Christmas in the Village, December 6
UMC member Cherie Jackson was instrumental in bringing local vendors “in from the cold” for Christmas in the Village, December 6. Jackson organized the local shopping event which featured numerous vendors from the Marcellus area. Jackson was also pleased by the amount of cookies that were donated as refreshments for the many shoppers. […]
