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The future of Marcellus football recognized September 3
The future of Marcellus football was introduced during the ‘Cats’ win over Martin, September 3. Members of the senior tackle team enthusiastically take the field. – News Photo Junior tackle rocket football players join the senior tackle players on the field last Thursday followed by the flag football team, below. – News Photo ###
Porter Township Meeting Minutes
Township Hall Addition Bid OpeningPublic Hearing – June 11, 2025Supervisor Oxley called the Bid Opening Public Hearing to order at 6:15 p.m. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Moraitis. Supervisor Oxley closed the public hearing at 6:20 pm. Budget Public Hearing – June 11, 2025Supervisor Oxley called the […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting, June 24, 2025
President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on June 24, 2025, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Webb, Irwin, Haley M., Haley G. and Watts. AgendaMotion by Irwin, supported by Engstrom, to approve the agenda with the following additions: • Insert Item No. […]
Food for the Soul: Fundraiser planned for Marcellus Community Food Pantry
Electric Moon and Patch & Remington are teaming up in support of the Marcellus Community Food Pantry, Saturday, September 13. Pantry volunteer and Village Trustee Joe Watts says Food for the Soul is a fundraiser, which he hopes will become an annual event. The party kicks off at 6:00pm, September 13, at Patch & Remington, […]
Decatur honors Doc during 4th of July Parade
Decatur put a big man in a little car and it was a perfect fit during the Village’s annual 4th of July Parade. Carl “Doc” Druskovich was selected as the 2025 Grand Marshal and is accompanied by his faithful companion and News supporter, Amy Druskovich. Doc is more than just a well-known dentist in the […]
Cass County Conservation District welcomes new employees
Justin Hillsburg, New SESC Inspector for Cass County Conservation District I am excited to share that I’ve joined the Cass County Conservation District as the new Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) Administrator. This role is a fantastic opportunity to actively contribute to preserving the local environment, and I’m eager to engage in efforts […]
Market One Celebrates Local Excellence at Fifth Annual Awards Event
PAW PAW, Mich. — On June 26, Market One hosted its Fifth Annual Awards Event at the scenic Black River Barn in South Haven, Michigan. The event brought together local business owners, civic leaders, and community partners from Cass and Van Buren counties to celebrate the achievements of standout businesses and forward-thinking municipalities making a […]
ICYMI: Underground Railroad Days returns to Vandalia, July 12 & 13
The Village of Vandalia hosts the 2025 Underground Railroad Days, Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13. The event co-sponsored by the Underground Railroad Society of Cass County (URSCC) features guided tours of Kentucky Raid Sites in Milo Barnes Park, a Civil War encampment of the 102nd U.S. Colored Troops, displays, presentations, arts/crafts, and […]
Cal Thomas: Let the countdown begin
by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com Those annoying countdown clocks the cable TV networks use to let us know how much time remains before a presidential address or something else regarded as worthy of our attention might be useful as America begins the countdown to the 250th anniversary of the publication of the Declaration of Independence. A […]
