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Bits & Pieces: September 2026 Trivia
by Paula Johnson The Ides of September are upon us. Ides were mid-month and were to refer to the full moon. But 2026’s is on the 26th. Calendars were different in Ceasar’s day. Enjoy more trivia. Questions1. How did the term “boycott” get its name? 2. What favorite American treat was introduced at the 1904 […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools – September 1, 2025
Driving our Precious Cargo. What it Takes to be a Bus Driver!by Dr. Michael Dunn, Superintendent, Marcellus Community Schools Growing up, I read the local newspaper and always loved getting to the comics section. One of my favorite comic strips was Crankshaft. For those who may not know of Crankshaft, the comic strip is […]
Cass County Clerk/Register of Deeds launching email updates about local elections
CASS COUNTY, Mich. — With local elections often seeing lower voter turnout, Cass County Clerk/Register of Deeds Monica McMichael is introducing a new way for residents to stay informed. McMichael’s office is now collecting email addresses for a new email blast that will provide subscribers with timely updates about upcoming elections, ballot proposals, and […]
Free Trees for Clean Water on Six Southwest Michigan Lakes
The Van Buren Conservation District and Michigan Lakes and Streams Association are excited to announce a grant project to plant 4,900 trees and shrubs around six inland lakes in southwest Michigan. The program is free for landowners, and the trees will be planted by a contractor. This FREE TREE program is a great way to […]
Public Notices – September 4, 2025
Marcellus Township Planning CommissionSpecial Use Permit Public HearingFor AMarihuana Establishment Mitten Distro X LLC has made an application to Marcellus Township to transfer an existing license for a Marihuana Establishment located at 495 Worden Street South, Marcellus, in Marcellus Township. The parcel is described as T5S-R13W SE1/4 NE1/4 SEC 22 EXC N 330’ ALSO EXC […]
Contemplation Corner: “But there are those whose thoughts are sublime without being strained”
“But there are those whose thoughts are sublime without being strained; who have never striven after goodness, yet are perfect. There are those who win no victories of their State, achieve no fame, and yet perfect its policies; who find quietness, though far from streams and lakes; who live to great old age, though they […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting, August 12, 2025
President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on August 12, 2025, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Webb, Irwin, Haley M., Haley G. and Watts. AgendaMotion by Markle, supported by Haley M., to approve the agenda with the following additions: • Under President’s […]
Hackenberg’s baseball journey is getting noticed
Cale Hackenberg in his natural habitat . . . behind the plate. Hackenberg accepted an invitation to play in Prep Baseball’s Future Games in Georgia this past July as part of the 19-man Michigan team. by Kay Schten McAdam, EditorBrock Woodhouse, WNN Reporter Yogi Berra. Carlton Fisk. Mike Piazza. Mickey Cochrane. Buster Posey. […]
A bittersweet Frolic farewell or is it farewell to the Frolic?
Unfortunately, the extreme heat led to a low turnout for the Bluegill Frolic blow-up race. The three contestants who did brave the high temperatures were Diane Phillips, left, as a flamingo, and Christine Yvonne Phillips, as a peacock. Gavin Trewhitt, not pictured, competed as a pig. Gavin did the race on all fours which gave […]
Marcellus Superfan celebrates #89!
Members of the Marcellus United Methodist Church celebrated Marcellus Superfan Jimmy Shannon’s 89th birthday last Sunday. Jimmy turned 89 on August 15. Happy Birthday, Jimmy! ###
