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Cass County Animal Control to host Rabies Vaccine Clinic
CASS COUNTY, Mich. — Cass County Animal Control is teaming up with local pet lovers to keep tails wagging and families safe with a community Rabies Vaccine Clinic next month. Pet owners are invited to bring their dogs and cats to the Cass County Animal Control Building, located at 323 M-62 in Cassopolis, from […]
Bluegill Frolic Agenda – July 22, 2025
Call to order: 6:30pmAttendance: Amy, Todd, Jaclyn, and MichelleAbsent: Jessica, Gavin, Cari, Josh, Amberly, Chelsea, and Brian Treasury report: as of 7/22/25 $2954.90 Budget 2025 Wrecking ball $1,850 rides $30. + 50.+ 140. Rockwall $6,100 Deposit $4085. potties $495 they gave $500 sponsorship train project $1,200 bought dumpster $425 sponsorship from Schoolcraft Pav power $120 […]
Village of Marcellus Council Meeting Update
Due to the Editor’s absence, News columnist Paula Johnson graciously covered the July 22, 2025, regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council. These are the notes from that meeting. by Paula Johnson Attorney Dan Hatch gave an update regarding the on-going Downtown Beautification. Project. He opened with “through no fault of the Village”, but […]
Marcellus Township, Cass County, Michigan, Amendment
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LAKE FRONT DISTRICT Section 4.06 Sub Paragraph (B.) (2). – FRONT YARD)) Amended to add Sub Paragraph (b.) (2.) with verbiage reading: 2. Structures, provide it shall not exceed twelve (12) feet by twelve (12) feet or one hundred and forty-four (144) square feet in area and not to exceed ten (10) feet […]
Marcellus Township Regular Board Meeting Minutes – June 17, 2025
Supervisor Koshar called the meeting to order at 6:19pm, after the public hearing. Roll Call: Koshar, Mroz, Hess, Schick, and Plummer Motion by Schick, seconded by Mroz, to approve the agenda as presented. All Ayes – Motion carried. Motion by Hess, seconded by Schick, to approve the minutes of May 20, 2025, minutes. […]
New state-record flathead catfish weighs in above 64 pounds
Codie Carlson was bowfishing Plum Creek in the early-morning hours of Sunday, June 29, when he brought in a new state-record flathead catfish weighing 64.46 pounds. While bowfishing recently in Monroe County, an angler from Newport, Michigan, caught a new state-record fish: a flathead catfish weighing in at 64.46 pounds and measuring 45 inches!Codie Carlson […]
Kirtland’s Warbler Conservation Team addresses decline in songbird’s population
A team of conservation experts from state and federal agencies and nonprofit groups is undertaking a long-term plan to stabilize the population of the once-endangered Kirtland’s warbler. The 2025 census of the colorful songbird indicates a decline in the population. According to the recent survey, there are 1,477 breeding pairs of Kirtland’s warblers in Michigan, […]
MDHHS continues to recommend COVID-19 vaccination for everyone 6 months and older
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) continues to recommend, in alignment with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy, and for every person 6 months and older to protect from serious illness. Recently the Health and Human Service (HHS) director issued guidance […]
Governor Whitmer Highlights Impacts of Tariffs on Michigan Families During Back-to-School Season
Amid tariff-driven price increases, more families are struggling to buy books, shoes, backpacks, and more LANSING, MI – On July 29, Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlighted the impacts of tariffs on Michigan families as they get ready for the upcoming school year. As tariff-driven inflation skyrockets, major back-to-school retailers such as Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Amazon, and Costco have announced they will continue to increase their prices, taking more money […]
City of Benton Harbor Receives Prestigious Planning Award from Michigan Association of Planning
BENTON HARBOR, MI – The City of Benton Harbor has been awarded the Daniel Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan by the Michigan Association of Planning (MAP), recognizing the Best Benton Harbor Community Plan as a model for inclusive, forward-thinking city planning. The award honors the City’s 2023 Master Plan, created in partnership with McKenna and Toole Design, which was praised by MAP jurors for its bold approach to inclusive development, extensive community engagement, and vision for equitable growth. The plan, developed through a robust public engagement process beginning in 2022, included a week-long Planning Week charrette, neighborhood workshops, local […]
