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Band Notes for the week of October 27, 2025
. . . and away we go – almost! The Marcellus Schools held a mandatory meeting Sunday, October 26, for all band students going to DisneyWorld the week of Thanksgiving. Band Director Katy Essex reviewed the extensive list of rules and expectations and distributed the required student information forms that must […]
Team RickWorld: What we’re reading the week of October 27
The clock is ticking for the Marcellus Library’s Read Through the Decades Challenge. The Challenge concludes with a Noon Year’s Eve Party on December 31, with Team RickWorld looking to complete its domination of the adult competition! The question is, which decade will the team represent? Justin Ware: ? Sarah Essex: Identity by Nora Roberts. […]
MDHHS instructed by USDA to temporarily pause issuance of November SNAP benefits
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) received communication from the federal government’s Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) indicating that due to the ongoing federal government funding lapse, there may be limited availability of funds to pay full November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for […]
Support the Troops, Saturday, November 8
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., (BSMA) will be hosting their 19th annual Support the Troops “Operation Holiday Cheer” packing event on Saturday, November 8, 2026. The packing will be held at the Lions Club in Paw Paw beginning at 1:00 p.m. Blue Star Mothers are still looking for any addresses of […]
Cass District Library November 2025 Program Schedule
November 2025 ScheduleJoin us for Story Time – Read | Sing | Play Tuesdays – 11:00am Edwardsburg Branch and Howard Branch Wednesdays – 10:00am: Mason/Union Branch Thursdays – 11:00am: Main Branch, Cassopolis T’AI CHI WITH ALYSE KNEPPLEMASON/UNION BRANCH MONDAYS: 11:00AMJoin Alyse Knepple at the Mason/Union Branch for T’ai Chi. T’ai Chi is a series of […]
Kalamazoo County Expo Center – November 2025 Program Schedule
11/01 Kalamazoo Indoor Flea MarketCome check out the market for some great deals and great merchandise! Choose from new and used items, antiques, handcrafted items, and much more! 75 Booths Available! For more information or to register for a booth space call 269-383-8778 or visit www.kalamazooexpocenter.com Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm Main Expo 11/01 Kalamazoo Numismatic Club Annual Fall Coin ShowBuy, sell and trade coins, paper money and memorabilia. Admission is free. For more information call at 269-491-0962 or email ravhale@btc-bci.com Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm Expo North 11/01 Dia de Los MuertosA Native Aztec celebration honoring loved ones who have passed. This meaningful cultural event brings the community together in […]
Art Guild’s Craft & Art Show, November 8
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is presenting a Craft Show and Bake Sale on Saturday November 8, 2025, from 10 AM – 4 PM at the church, located at 412 Cedar Street, Paw Paw. The Craft Show will be a continuation of a St. Mark’s tradition of shows presented by the Art Guild, dating back […]
Crashes involving farm equipment fell nearly 15% in Michigan last year, says MSP report
Crashes involving farm equipment on Michigan roadways fell by 14.62% in 2024, according to Michigan State Police data. Along with the decline in overall accidents — from 196 in 2023 to 171 in 2024 — there was one fewer fatal crash year-over-year, with two deaths recorded last year. Two-thirds of crashes resulted in no […]
MSU research ‘critical’ to Michigan soybean production
This story is part of a series highlighting the impact of MSU AgBioResearch’s work with Michigan agriculture and natural resources told through our stakeholders’ perspectives. Through partnerships with the State of Michigan and industries, MSU AgBioResearch is finding solutions to some of the most timely problems facing our state. To view the entire series, visit […]
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 – Election Day – Polls open 7am – 8pm
There is only one county-wide proposal on the November 4 ballot which is a request for renewal of the Medical Care Facility millage. Below are the proposals affecting various precincts within the county next week. COUNTY OF CASSMEDICAL CARE FACILITY MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSALShall the County of Cass, Michigan, be authorized to levy annually an amount […]
