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As I See It: “To You We’ll Be True”
Kay Schten McAdamEditor, The Marcellus NewsMarcellus High School Alumna “On, MarcellusOn, MarcellusBust right through that lineFight for VictoryThat’s our mottoFight, fight, fight, fight, fight, MarcellusOrange and BlackOrange and BlackTo you we’ll be trueFight for us and win for usWe’ll see you through. . .” “To you we’ll be true” and “We’ll see you through” […]
Kids Edition of Bluegill Frolic Fishing Contest kicks-off June 7 at First Friday
The Bluegill Frolic Youth Fishing Competition kicks off during First Friday, June 7, 2024. The event, for anglers 15 years of age and under, will award a top prize of $100 for the biggest single bluegill by inches on June 7 and again during First Friday, July 5. According to contest organizer Tommy […]
Cass County Fair Awarded Grant Funds for Capital Improvements
LANSING – Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring announced recently that the Cass County Fair is one of 18 recipients of the 2024 competitive grants to make building and other capital improvements on their fairground facilities. Additionally, MDARD also awarded grants to associations or other organized events hosting fairs/expositions showing […]
DNR introduces Paw Paw River State Game Area in Van Buren County
Aerial photo of the Paw Paw River winding through the new state game area.Photo by Keto Gyekis, Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy board member. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announces the establishment of the Paw Paw River State Game Area, a new, 350-acre parcel in Van Buren County’s Waverly Township. The DNR will manage this area […]
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How are the world’s rhino populations faring these days? – A.K., Montreal, Quebec The rhinoceros, famous for its impressive size and striking horns, is one of the biggest land mammals in the world. Once widespread, the species has now become a symbol of catastrophic population decline […]
Newberg Township Regular Board Meeting
The May 13, 2024, General Board Meeting was called to order at 7pm at the Newberg Township Fire Department. Minutes from the April 8, 2024, board meeting were approved as written. Reports: Assessor: Assessor Northrop was present and reported that Marcellus Township has decided to pay the Board of Review and asked what the board was […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings Regular Meeting – April 23, 2024
President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on April 23, 2024, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Welburn, Thomas, Haley and Webb. Trustee Engstrom was absent. AgendaMotion by Markle, supported by Thomas, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. […]
June 2024 Calendar of Events for the Kalamazoo County Expo Center & Fairground
06/01‐06/02 Kalamazoo Gun & Knife ShowPresented by Sport Shows Promotion. Admission: Adults $8, Children 12and under are free. No one under 18 is admitted without a parent or guardian.For more information call 517‐676‐4160 or email sportshows@gmail.comwww.migunshows.com Saturday 9:00am‐5:00pm Sunday 10:00am‐3:00pm Main Expo 06/05 –06/27 VFW 6252 Auxiliary BingoPlay Bingo on the following Wednesday & Thursday nights in June: 5, 6, 19,20, 26, and 27. Bingo will NOT be held June 12‐13. Doors open at 4:30pm.Game begins at 6:00pm. For more information join the Facebook group to stay updated! https://www.facebook.com/groups/866168380492503 Must be 18yrs old to play. Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:00pm‐10:00pm Room A 06/12‐06/16 UKC PREMIER Nationals Dog ShowCome watch dogs from all over the country compete in over […]
Fans come out from “Walla Walla, Washington, to Kalamazoo” to witness Wildcats stretch record to 21-0
Senior Nate Mihills checks the field for safe passage home during the ‘Cats’ 13-1 win in the first game of two against the visiting Hartford Huskies, May 13. Mihills collected two hits in the contest. Head Coach Christian Hutson, left, keeps his eye on the competition. Marcellus went on to defeat Hartford in game […]
MHS Varsity Baseball Senior Salute 2024
The four seniors on the MHS Varsity Baseball team were honored in between games with visiting Hartford, Monday, May 13. The ‘Cats came away with two wins boosting their undefeated record to 21-0. Pictured is Dawsen Lehew being congratulated by Head Coach Christian Hutson. Dawsen’s dad, Dusten is at left. #2 CF – Cole Thornburgh, […]
Cass District Library Breaks Ground for new Edwardsburg Branch
Members of the Cass District Library Board put shovels to soil, Wednesday, May 8, to officially break ground for the district’s new branch in Edwardsburg. Pictured, left to right, are Sandra Asmus, Ron McAdam, Joe Gross, Laura Hughes, Andrew Churchill, Eileen Toney, Susie Cleaver, Library Director Barbara Gordon, and architect Arvin Delacruz submitted by Cass […]
