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MEC constructs more fiber
CASSOPOLIS, Mich. — Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC) announces that it has started construction of more than 160 miles of new fiber internet infrastructure as part of its continued efforts to expand high-speed broadband to rural southern Michigan residents. At various times throughout the final six months of 2026, construction will take place exclusively in […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Three Doors Down
The boys of Elm Street – Ron Welburn and John Mooy by John Mooy It was not uncommon that on Saturday morning I would gulp down a bowl of cereal, run out of the house through the kitchen door and take my bike down the steps at the front of the house. I always had […]
As I See it from Behind the Mic: The Boys are Back in Town!
Mr. Basketball Beau Ferguson’s 14 points helped lead the Wildcats to a convincing 80- 47 win against the Bangor Vikings, February 14. Photo credit: Amberly Ware Photography by Kay Schten McAdam, Editor ICYMI: Wow. Just. Wow. It was Marcellus all the way in boys’ varsity basketball last week as the Wildcats did something Tuesday […]
Bracket set for District 115 boys basketball tournament at Marcellus
Marcellus hosts the District 115 boys basketball tournament this season with action starting on Monday, February 24. The ‘Cats drew a bye in the first round and see action in a semi final game, Wednesday, February 26. A lot of great basketball still to come as the girls’ season continues through Thursday, February 27. The […]
Girls Varsity rebounds after tough loss to Cassopolis
Ms. Basketball 2025 senior Sophia Affriseo, looks for a path to the basket during the ‘Cats 51-32 homecoming win over the Bangor Vikings, Friday, February 14. Also pictured is #22 Emma Melendez. -News Photo The girls’ varsity traveled to Cassopolis, Tuesday, February 11, but couldn’t outdo the Rangers’ point makers, losing a tough one, 49-71. […]
MHS sends record number of wrestlers to state tourney
Carlee Osborn’s third place finish at girls’ regionals over the weekend earns her a trip to Ford Field for state finals, February 28 – March 1. MHS is sending a record 4 wrestlers to the individual meets. Photo credit: Lisa Crawley For the first time in MHS wrestling history, four Wildcat wrestlers are headed to […]
Celebrating Black History Month 2025: Lift Every Voice and Sing
by James Weldon Johnson Lift every voice and sing Till earth and heaven ring,Ring with the harmonies of Liberty;Let our rejoicing riseHigh as the listening skies,Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us,Sing a song full of the hope that the present […]
Turbo Talks Sports: Is ESPN Dead???
I remember when I was in high school in Mr. Afton’s class he would always put on SportsCenter while we were doing our work. We all sat in his class watching Stewart Scott, Dan Patrick, Rich Eisen, and Kenny Mayne do their stuff. SportsCenter was something rather new at the time so that was the […]
Farm and Food File: ‘Left wing, right wing, chicken wing; it’s all the same to me’
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Folk singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie is undergoing a welcomed revival with the success of the new Bob Dylan biopic, “A Complete Unknown.” In it, Dylan, played by Timothée Chalamet, seeks out Guthrie shortly after arriving in New York City from his hometown of Hibbing, MN. It’s the early 1960s and […]
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Trump’s Though Police are Stomping on Freedom of Speech
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com In Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Humpty Dumpty autocratically declares that “When I use a word, it means what I choose it to mean – neither more nor less.” But, says Alice: “The question is whether you can make words mean so many different things.” To which Humpty retorts: “The question is which […]
