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Southwest Michigan Civic Learning Sessions
A free, three-part in-person community series features balanced, research-informed conversations on topics relevant to Van Buren, Berrien, and Cass County communities. The sessions are facilitated by Education Access Consulting on behalf of the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission. The sessions are educational and non-advocacy in nature, designed to elevate community questions, lived experiences, information needs, and […]
Marcellus Township Budget Hearing
BUDGET HEARING – Marcellus Township NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Budget Hearing for the Marcellus Township Board of Trustees will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024, 6:00pm, at the Marcellus Township Hall, 463 W. Main Street, Marcellus, Michigan. Darcie L PlummerMarcellus Township ClerkThe Marcellus News September 19, 2024Posted at Township Hall: September […]
Flowerfield Township Notice of Public Hearing
Notice of Public Hearing on Increasing Property Taxes The Flowerfield Township Board of the Flowerfield Township will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 0.0745 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied on property in 2024-2025. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at […]
Contemplation Corner: “Imagine a violinist. . .”
Pastor Donnie Brooks “Imagine a violinist. If, without having learned the least bit of music, he were to take his seat in the orchestra and right away begin playing, he would not only be disturbed but would disturb others. No, for a long time he practices by himself, alone. As far as possible not […]
Community Food Pantry opens in new location – Donations needed and appreciated!
Estela Salazar, warrior in the fight against food inequality, stands with her army of freezers donated by Whirlpool Corporation in the Food Pantry’s new location, 214 East Main, Marcellus. -News Photo The Marcellus Community Food Pantry’s long-awaited move to a bigger, brighter and better location has been accomplished. Over the Labor Day weekend, […]
Abatement and Restoration Efforts Set to Begin at Former Tailgater Building
Marcellus, MI – The former Tailgater building in Marcellus is on track for significant restoration as part of a county-wide initiative funded by the Blight Elimination Grant (BEG) awarded to the Cass County Land Bank Authority. The project, administered by The Barton Group, will kick off with abatement work starting in October 2024, focusing on […]
‘Try Something New’ at Patch & Remington
Art consultant, curator, and founder of Detroit-based Embrace Creatives, Andrea Bogart, pictured, and Sarah Ayers have teamed up to present ‘Try Something New,’ an exhibit of various styles of art at Patch & Remington now through October 31. –News Photo In the great tradition of Mickey Rooney and […]
Special Notice from the Village of Marcellus
Village of Marcellus, Michigan — The Village of Marcellus reported a sewer overflow from its collection system, triggered by a break in the east force main of the sewer system. “The Village of Marcellus’s drinking water system was unaffected”. On Thursday, September 5, 2024, at approximately 1:45 p.m., a sanitary sewer overflow started near 638 […]
Prost! DDA hosts 2nd annual Oktoberfest September 28
Bourbon Brothers, a Kalamazoo area band, is coming to town for Oktoberfest, September 28. The group focuses on blending traditional instrumentation and voicings with modern perspectives and a bluegrass feel. The group is all about having fun, exploring, picking and improvisation. Marcellus, MI – Raise your steins and give a hearty Prost! to the Marcellus […]
Marcellus Memories
Marcellus Memories #18by Willard Robinson, MHS Class of ‘49 I grew up in the red brick house that had been Dr. Davis’s home until he died during the flu pandemic of 1918. We moved in with the doctor’s third wife Edna (Welcher) Davis probably in 1932 soon after I was born. My mother was […]
MHS Varsity football to face #4 ranked Gobles on the road, September 13
Lehew on the carry . . . In this photo from the JV ‘Cats season opening win against Fennville, #5 sophomore running back Matthew Lehew displays his speed with #3 Leighton Osborn and #16 Matt Jansen providing protection. Lehew carried for 206 yards in the JV’s 31-22 win over Bloomingdale, Thursday, September 5. […]
