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Guest Opinion: Finding collaborative leadership in rural communities
by Audra Espinozasenior manager with the Center for Rural Affairs Every rural community faces challenges. Whether it’s finding housing, strengthening the local economy, supporting families, or keeping a school or hospital open, the biggest issues rarely have simple solutions. They require people who can bring others together around a shared vision. […]
Christmas in the Village 2024 . . . and a great time was had by all!
Owen Ware was the first in line to visit with Santa Claus during Christmas in the Village, Saturday, December 7. Owen’s was quite an achievement considering the length of the line seen in the photo below. Ewert’s music students perform as part of Christmas in the Village ###
Welcome to the jungle, Joe!
Newly elected Village Council member Joe Watts promises to be a voice for local businesses. Watts ran as a write-in candidate and was duly elected on November 5. Watts and wife Erica own the Electric Moon, 101 E. Main Street. -News Photo
As I See It: DDA checkmates Village Council
by Kay Schten McAdamEditor, The Marcellus News Checkmate: A check against the king against which there is no escape. . . The “King” was checked Monday, December 2, with the resignations of five members of Marcellus’ Downtown Development Authority (DDA). DDA Chair Seth Carlson, Vice President Nicki Hackenberg, Treasurer Nicki Hostetler, and members Brad […]
Cass District Library’s new Edwardsburg Branch moving forward
It’s beginning to look like. . . a library. Cass District Library’s new Edwardsburg Branch on US 12 is moving along. The building is going vertical thanks to the delivery of steel. – News Photo A very happy Library Director Barbara Gordon pictured with site superintendent Scott Muller. The two are standing in what […]
Girls Varsity and JV Basketball season underway
Here they are! The 2024-2025 MHS Girls Varsity Basketball team. Back row, left to right, freshman Emma Caudill, senior Lyssa Robson, sophomore Emma Melendez, and seniors Ladora Bet Sargis and Sophia Affriseo. Front row, left to right, freshmen Josie Adams and Kerrianne O’Donnell. -News Photo The girls’ JV and Varsity had a rather rough start […]
Who’s that voice during boys JV games?
If you’ve been to a couple of boys JV basketball games, you may have noticed a booming voice from above. Sophomore Brock Woodhouse, far right, has joined the ranks of PA announcers. Even though he may not need a microphone, we still give him one. . . Pictured with Brock are long time volunteers Joe […]
Wildcats send Raiders home with two losses on December 6
Senior Parker Adams goes up for two over Decatur’s Brayden Avery in the ‘Cats win over the Raiders. Adams led the scoring with 19 points. -photo courtesy of Amberly Ware Photography The Decatur Raiders came to town, Friday, December 6, and went home with their third straight loss thanks to the Wildcats. The […]
Turbo Talks Sports: Does MLB Need a Salary Cap?
There are a lot of baseball fans that probably think I should title this article Are the Dodgers Ruining Baseball, but that is just silly. Because if George Steinbrenner was still alive, he would be spending toe to toe with the Dodgers because he has in the past. Baseball survived his era and will survive […]
