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From the Cass County Sheriff’s Department – August 20, 2026
Cass County Sheriff’s Office lost one of their own. Cass County Sheriff’s Office DetectiveJoseph Sheteron Days like this are never easy. Behind every badge is a person, a family, and a human being who may be carrying out struggles that others never see. It’s a heartbreaking reminder that we never truly know what someone […]
Board of Education accepts Superintendent’s resignation: Pauley to retire June 30
After 35 years of service to the Marcellus Community Schools, Superintendent Nanette Pauley has announced her retirement. Pauley’s letter of resignation, effective June 30, was approved by the Marcellus Schools Board of Education, Monday, March 10. Board President Joe Tone said the Board is now “looking to fill a position that’s a lot.” […]
Wrestling Coach Sam Adams named All SW Girls Coach of the Year
Coach Sam Adams – All Southwest Girls Wrestling Coach of the Year Veteran wrestling Coach Sam Adams concluded another successful season at the helm of the MHS wrestling program. On Tuesday, March 4, Adams was named All Southwest Girls Coach of the Year at the All Southwest Wrestling Teams selection meeting at Lakeshore High School […]
VFW Post #4054 donates flags to Marcellus Schools
Larry Romig presents a new US flag on behalf of VFW Post #4054 to bus driver and transporation secretary Brittany Beadle. To Larry Romig (aka Bones/Lucy) & VFW Post #4054:A big thank you on behalf of the Marcellus Community Schools for your generous donation of new United States flags for each school building. Sarah BischoffElementary […]
State Powerlifting Results
Powerlifters Zoey Fink, Cole Spry, and Skielynn Snodderly each placed at the state JV powerlifting competition. – Photo courtesy of Tanya Marsh by Coach Megan Shenfeld VarsityState qualifiers of the Marcellus Varsity team competed at the state competition on Saturday, March 8, at Lake Orion High School. All lifters placed and received a personal record on […]
SMC Wrestling Coach Todd Hesson named Coach of the Year
Southwestern Michigan College Wrestling Head Coach Todd Hesson’s selection in Council Bluffs, Iowa, March 8, as National Wrestling Coaches Association Coach of the Year recognizes a remarkable three-year run since the program’s revival in 2022 after a 30-year absence. Hesson’s Roadrunners three-peated the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) conference championship, then captured the […]
Cass County appoints new GIS Director
Alex Biles has been named director of Cass County’s GIS program CASS COUNTY, Mich. — Cass County has appointed a new director of its Geographic Information Systems department, but he is no stranger to Cass County. Alex Biles, who began his new position on March 5, has served as the Deputy GIS Director since […]
March 2025 – Women’s History Month: Meet Caroline Bartlett Crane
“Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations” From the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame, Caroline Bartlett Crane, 1858-1935.“A Woman of the Century” Caroline Bartlett Crane had been a school teacher, a principal, a journalist, a city editor (at the time, the only woman in America to hold such a position) and a homesteader […]
Protect your property rights: Call your treasurer’s office first
Cass County Treasurer Hope Anderson and Cass County Prosecutor Victor Fitz are warning property owners about deceptive and illegal schemes targeting individuals facing property tax delinquency or foreclosure proceedings. “These scammers specifically target our most vulnerable residents during times of financial hardship,” said Cass County Treasurer Hope Anderson. “We want the public to know […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
by Nanette PauleySuperintendent We have so much to be proud of at Marcellus Community Schools! Here’s some student achievement highlights over the last couple of weeks. The amazing Wildcat Bands participated in the MSBOA District VI Band and Orchestra Festival and came away with top scores! Both the middle and high school bands earned […]
Band Notes for the Week of March 10, 2025
This day in Music History – March 13 1976: The Four Seasons hit #1 in America with “December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night),” making them the only act to chart #1 hits before, during and after The Beatles. 1962: James Darren guests on Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea. Coming UpMarch 15: State Solo […]
