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Cass County Historical Society announces 2026 Fall Festival
The Cass County Historical Society is excited to announce its annual Fall Festival, taking place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at the historic Newton House, located at 20689 Marcellus Highway in Decatur, MI. This fun, family-friendly event invites the community to enjoy a full afternoon of autumn activities, […]
Bluegill Frolic 2026 – just a month away to family fun for everyone!
Participants wanted for Frolic Cornhole Fundraiser July 18 Saturday, July 18: BGF Cornhole Fundraiser at VFW Post #4054. Registration begins at 11am. Tourney starts at 12noon. Looking for ten teams! $50 per team. Preregister at bluegillfrolic.com Friday, July 17: Celebration of America Turning 250, beginning at 5:00pm Hosted by Marcellus DDA, Bluegill Frolic and Terrill’s […]
Cass Family Clinic’s Summer Greeter Program returns for a third year
Cass Family Clinic’s 2026 Summer GreeterThis year’s summer greeters at Cass Family Clinic include William, Ryley, M’atli, Jocelyn, Brooklyn, Jaii, Courtney, Annaleigh, Isabel, Abigail, Trevon, Jamya, and Sienna, with Rachele providing instruction during orientation. Program provides paid job opportunities to 19 local high school students CASSOPOLIS, DOWAGIAC, NILES, Mich., July 8, 2026 – Cass Family […]
MDHHS updates recommendations for cyclosporiasis prevention
Early investigation results indicate lettuce or salad greens as possible source LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) continues to investigate an outbreak of cyclosporiasis with 2,640 cases reported as of Monday, July 13. While the investigation is ongoing, current results point to lettuce or salad greens as a potential […]
August land auctions help DNR meet mission to boost public recreation, protect natural resources
Title-Check Lot #10014: A forested, 40-acre property with frontage on Fairmont Court near Mancelona.Nearly 100 parcels available; sale proceeds will be used to acquire land that better fits the DNR’s outdoor recreation, conservation goals The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is busy preparing 97 properties for sale via online auctions later this summer. River frontage, […]
Market One Recognizes Outstanding Leadership and Impact at Sixth Annual Awards Event
PAW PAW, Mich. — On June 24, Market One hosted its Sixth Annual Awards Event at the picturesque Marion Magnolia Farms, bringing together local business owners, civic leaders, and community partners from Cass and Van Buren counties. The evening served as a celebration of the achievements of standout businesses and forward-thinking municipalities that are driving […]
News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of July 13, 2026
The Marcellus News has shared bound copies of the years 1995-2024 with the Marcellus Township Library. Stop by to peruse a little bit of history. If you find something you’d like to scan, copies are $0.20 each or we can scan it for free and send it to your email. New Books The Peregrine Falcon […]
Contemplation Corner: faith and hope and love for all things are engendered in the soul
“For the religious [person] is forever bringing all affairs of the first level down into the Light, holding them there in the Presence, reseeing them and the whole of the world of men and things in a new and overturning way, and responding to them in spontaneous, incisive, and simple ways of love and faith. […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Egg on the Pavement
Egg on the Pavementby John Mooy I can’t recall when we last had a string of hot days like we are currently experiencing. I often wonder what impact the human race has had on influencing the weather. We’ve heard for years about how the layers above the earth have been subject to destruction by […]
