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Marcellus Community Schools welcomes new School Resource Officer
Marcellus Community Schools Resource Officer Cass County Deputy Jason Higley Marcellus Community Schools is pleased to be able to bring on Jason Higley as the School Resource Officer (SRO) for this school year. Jason is no stranger to Marcellus. He was the assigned patrolman from the Cass County Sheriff’s Department. The SRO position […]
Michigan Apple Crop Expected to be High Quality: Apples will have good size and color
Lansing, Mich. – The Michigan Apple industry is expecting a high-quality crop of apples in 2026. The majority of apple-producing regions in Michigan report above-average apple crops with exceptional fruit size and color. Michigan Apple industry representatives have stated that they believe the crop is larger than the USDA estimated 25 million bushels (1.05 billion […]
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 […]
Cass District Library – September 2026
September 2026 Program Schedule*DENOTES THAT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED MAKERSPACE OPEN HOURS – STARTING SEPTEMBEREDWARDSBURG BRANCH – MONDAY – THURSDAY: 2:00 – 4:00PMCome explore the Makerspace and everything it has to offer – from 3D printing, to sewing, to coding robots, and so much more! Library staff will be there to show off the equipment, answer […]
Kalamazoo Expo Center – September 2026
September 2026 Calendar of Eventskalamazooexpocenter.com269.383.8778 09/02-09/17 VFW 6252 Auxiliary BingoPlay Bingo on the following Wednesday & Thursday nights in September: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17. Bingo will NOT be held Sep 23 or 24. Doors open at 4:30pm. Gamebegins at 6:00pm. For more information join the Facebook group to stay updated! Must be 18yrs old to play. www.facebook.com/groups/866168380492503 Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:00pm-10:00pm Room A 09/12-09/13 Kalamazoo Gun & Knife ShowPresented by Sport Shows Promotion. Admission: Adults $8, Children 12 and under are free. No one under 18 is admitted without […]
Michigan’s childhood vaccine recommendations remain unchanged
Health care providers, families advised to follow AAP vaccine schedule, get kids up to date on vaccines before school resumes LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging residents to get up to date on recommended vaccines before the start of the school year, as Michigan continues to follow evidence-based vaccine guidance outlined in the Standing Recommendation. In December 2025, Michigan’s Chief Medical Executive issued a StandingRecommendation, supporting vaccine recommendations grounded in rigorous scientific evidence and transparent decision-making. The Standing Recommendation […]
Social Security to fully transition to electronic payments
by Hillary HatchSocial Security Public Affairs Specialist As of September 30, 2025, federal law and Executive Order 14247 require federal benefits to be paid electronically. To improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance security in federal payments, the Department of the Treasury is phasing out paper checks. Social Security plans to complete the transition to […]
Marcellus Township Regular Board Meeting Minutes – July 20, 2026
Trustee Schick called the meeting to order at 6:00pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Present: Schick, Mroz, and Plummer. Absent: Koshar and Hess Motion by Mroz, supported by Schick, to approve the agenda of the July 20, meeting as presented. All Ayes – motion carried Motion by Mroz seconded by Schick, to […]
Public Notices – August 27, 2026
The Cass County Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing pursuant to Act 43 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1963 on the proposed Cass County Budget for fiscal year 2026/2027 at 5:00 PM on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in the Commissioner Chambers of the Cass County Administration Building, 120 N. Broadway Street, Cassopolis, […]
Kudos, Bluegill Frolic Committee, for a festive 2026 Frolic!
Members of the Bluegill Frolic Committee ride atop Dean McKenzie’s fire truck, complete with a bubble machine, during the 2026 Frolic Parade, Saturday, August 15. Pictured, left to right, are Diane Mierzejewski, Billiejo Snider, President Todd Snider, and Billy Burandt. Although Mother Nature was not very cooperative weather-wise, the 2026 Frolic received high […]
“Thank you, voters!” Marcellus Schools goes public with gratitude during Frolic Parade
High School Principal Lynn Wagner and Middle School Principal Brooke Osbeck greet the crowd from the first and second bus windows during the 2026 Frolic Parade. The school fielded units featuring staff, board and administration to say “thank you” to voters for passing the bond proposal on August 4. -News Photo ###
