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Cass County Fair continues through August 8 – remember to submit your Fair results and photos
 A lot of familiar faces await you at the 2026 Cass County Fair, which runs through Saturday, August 8. Nate Robinson, FoMN (Friend of The Marcellus News), was caught on camera during Monday’s Dairy Feeder show. At left is granddaughter Josie Adams who is showing draft horses this week. Find the fair schedule online […]
County Historical Society announces date of Fall Festival
The Cass County Historical Society is excited to announce its annual Fall Festival, taking place on Sunday, October 13th, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The event will be held at the Newton House, located at 20689 Marcellus Highway, Decatur, MI, on the historical grounds. Join us for complimentary cider, popcorn, apples, & cookies while enjoying […]
3rd Street closing north of US-12 in Niles, Monday, August 5
Fast facts: COLOMA, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is set to move to the next phase of the $27 million investment to rebuild the US-12/M-51 interchange in Niles, Berrien County. Starting Monday, Aug. 5, weather permitting, 3rd Street will be closed on the north side of the US-12 intersection, between US-12 and Beeson Road, and […]
MI Flywheelers seek vendors for flea market
SOUTH HAVEN – The Michigan Flywheelers Museum is currently accepting vendor applications for its flea market held during the museum’s Antique Engine and Tractor Show. The show starts Thursday, Sept. 5 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. Sellers can purchase a lot by downloading a contract at www.michiganflywheelers.org or stopping by the museum on Wednesdays, Saturdays […]
‘Turbo Talks Sports: Has Paul Skenes had The Best Year of Baseball ever?
Unless you have been living under a rock you should know who Paul Skenes is…that is if you are indeed a baseball fan like me. You might have watched the All Star game and saw him start for the National League but let’s assume you aren’t as big of a baseball nerd as I am […]
Letters to the Editor – August 1, 2024
Dear Volinia Township residents,We are writing to encourage you to vote for Chris Brooks for Volinia Township Supervisor on August 6. We believe that he is highly qualified and will serve our community well. He is educated with a Masters degree from the University of Michigan. He is a long-time business owner with experience in […]
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Trump and His GOP Sycophants Driven Crazy by Kamala
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Suddenly, the presidential election has turned dynamic… even fun! The handoff from Biden to Kamala Harris has not only energized Democrats, but it’s also driving the Trump Party’s top leaders absolutely crazy. Of course, that’s a very short ride for most of them. Take Andy Ogles, a far-right congressional […]
Farm & Food File: Everywhere else it’s called kleptocracy
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Trying to stem the flow of money in American politics is like trying to hold back the Mississippi River. It’s dirty, dangerous work that, in the end, is almost always washed away by a flood of even more money. Don’t take my word for it; just follow the, well, you […]
Bits & Pieces: Weddings & Funerals
by Paula Johnson Cultures around the world not only have different traditions for holidays or even different holidays altogether, but colors also play a very important part in observing similar traditions. Two generally accepted traditions held around the world are weddings and funerals. Yet, celebrating or observing the moments can be very different. […]
