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Mother Nature – once again – shows her ire
Mother Nature got to the old tree in front of Larry Romig’s house before the Village had time to remove it. The tree was one of many natural items that swirled, twirled and came crashing down in Monday’s storms. It seems that every year, the past few years, Marcellus has had to contend with storm […]
The Beckwith Theatre Company Presents The Seafarer
Dowagiac, Mich. – The Beckwith Theatre Company presents The Seafarer by Conor McPherson in six performances. Play synopsis: After losing yet another job, Sharky has returned home to Dublin to build a new, sober existence with his cantankerous elder brother, Richard, recently blinded in a drunken accident. It’s Christmas Eve and the drinks […]
Davis Earns Winter 2024 Dean’s List Honor at Kalamazoo College
KALAMAZOO, MI (05/07/2024)– Jasmine Davis of Marcellus has been named to the Kalamazoo College Winter 2024 Dean’s List. Dean’s List recognition is earned with a grade point average of 3.5 or better. Congratulations on earning this academic achievement, Jasmine! Kalamazoo College, founded in 1833, is a nationally recognized residential liberal arts and sciences college located […]
Band Notes for the Week of May 13, 2024
Coming Up:May 16: Senior Honors Night, 7pm. Report time for High School Band members is 6:30pm. Concert black attire. May 23: NHS Induction, 6pm.May 27: Memorial Day Ceremony, Bly Cemetery, 10:00am. Report time for band students grades 7-11 is 9:00am at the high school band room. June 2: Graduation, report time for band members grades 7-11 […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
May 8 was National School Nurse Day. It was established in 1972 to raise awareness of the importance of nurses in the educational setting and to recognize the significant contributions school nurses make to overall student achievement and success. The school nurse does not simply deal with minor scrapes and bruises. A growing […]
Social Security omits food from in-kind support and maintenance calculations
By Hillary HatchSocial Security Public Affairs Specialist Supplement Security Income (SSI) provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness. It also provides monthly payments to adults aged 65 and older, who have limited income and resources. SSI benefits help pay for basic needs like rent, food, clothing, and medicine. People […]
DNR: Kalkaska men arraigned, accused of torturing animals and illegal hunting
Nicolas Patnode, 19, of Kalkaska poses with an illegal 9-point deer he killed in 2022. Patnode and Zander Garrett face a combined 14-charges after torturing a porcupine and illegally hunting throughout the county during October-November 2022. Both Kalkaska men are due back in court on May 20. Nicholas Patnode, 19, and Zander Garrett, 20, were […]
Deputy FOC Ravan Bakeman Graduates as ICM Certified Court Executive
Back (from L to R) Mallory Bakeman, Patrick Bakeman, Ravan Bakeman, Amelia Bakeman. Front: John Bakeman Cassopolis, Michigan, May 13, 2024 – On Thursday, May 2, 2024, Cass County Deputy Friend of the Court,Ravan Bakeman, graduated from the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) Institute of Court Management (ICM) as a Certified Court Executive (CCE). To be certified as a CCE, applicants must complete thirteen courses focused on accountability and court performance, caseflow and workflow management, budget and fiscal management, project management, purposes and responsibilities of the […]
Unleash Your Inner Performer at Tibbits Kids Theatre Workshop
Coldwater, MI — Tibbits Opera House proudly announces the return of its highly anticipated Kids Theatre Workshop, taking place from July 7 to July 13. Designed for budding actors and theatre enthusiasts, this engaging workshop offers a unique opportunity for students to explore the world of theatre under the guidance of seasoned professionals. Led by experienced theatre instructor […]
D-Day 80th Anniversary in St. Joe
St. Joseph, MI — June marks the 80th Anniversary of the assault on the beaches of Normandy. Codenamed Operation Neptune and often referred to as D-Day, it was the largest seaborne invasion in history. Lest We Forget will stage battles on the shores of Tiscornia Beach on Saturday, June 22, 2024. WWII veterans and […]
MDARD Director Applauds $8 Million USDA Investment to Strengthen Michigan’s Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
Grant applications available until June 17, 2024 LANSING, Mich. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced a cooperative agreement with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) investing $8 million in competitive grant funding. Through this agreement, USDA and Michigan are […]
