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Kalamazoo County Expo Center – August 2026 Calendar
CALL 269.383.8778. https://www.kalcounty.gov/394/Expo-Center-Events 08/04-08/08Kalamazoo County FairThe Kalamazoo County Fair is bringing our community together in exciting new ways. Along with the 4-H animals and exhibits come enjoy tons of family entertainment including: kiddie rides, petting zoo, pony rides, mechanical bull, rock wall, R/C truck course, mini golf, carnival games, Touch-A-Truck, contests, kickball tournament, silent auction, karaoke, rodeo, live music, fair food & more! For a complete event schedule […]
Bluegill Frolic Committee – March 12, 2024
Amy Segerdahl called the meeting to order at 6:10 pm. Attendance:Present: Jessica Jarrard, Amy Segerdahl, Michelle Drake, Chelsea Proffit, Cari Hansen, Mary Morlan and Todd SniderAbsent: Amberly Ware, Anne Dean, Shawnie, Cathy, Brian New and Miranda Cropsey Treasury Report: As of 03.12.24 the amount in the bank is $4,834.93. Old BusinessFootball Challenge:Everyone agreed that the […]
Electric Moon: We didn’t pick Marcellus, Marcellus picked us
“Curated, colorful, and curious” is how Electric Moon’s Erika Watts, left, describes Electric Moon at 101 E. Main, Marcellus. With Watts are News correspondent Morgan McClain, and Erika’s husband, Joe Watts. -News Photo Although you might not see it at first, there is an homage or two to Ingersoll’s Drugstore in Marcellus’ new variety store, […]
Overture, curtains, lights – This is it, the night of nights: MHS Drama Club presents The Lion King, Jr., in two shows
The MHS Drama Club cast and crew of The Lion King, Jr. The MHS Drama Club invites the public to its peformance of The Lion King, Jr., Saturday, March 23, 7:00pm, and Sunday, March 24, 2:00pm, at Marcellus High School. Director Misty Welburn is especially grateful to the cast and crew for making the event […]
Band Boosters Launch ‘Disney 2025’ Fundraising Campaign
The Marcellus Band Boosters “Chorus Line” is high-kicking its way to raising funds for the band’s 2025 trip to Florida. Pictured left to right are Michelle Schuur, Band Director Katy Essex, Heather Breseman Shenfeld, Joy Kozik, Sarah Engstrom, Henry Essex, Jennifer Tooley, Monica Moore-Deer, Vicki Welburn Essex, and Megan Hurley. by Kay Schten McAdam, EditorSoon to […]
Schuur wraps-up high school powerlifting career
Senior powerlifter Mackenzie Schuur, spotted by Coach AJ Shenfeld, took 7th place at the state meet, Saturday, March 9, at Lake Orion. -photo courtesy of Megan Schuur Photography submitted by Megan Schuur Senior Mackenzie Schuur, a member of the Marcellus powerlifting team since 7th grade wrapped up her career on Saturday, March 9, with […]
Girls Varsity closes season with loss to Mendon
The Marcellus Girls Varsity Basketball season came to a close at the hands of the Mendon Hornets, Wednesday, March 6, in the semis of the District Four Tournament hosted by Marcellus. The Hornets, who went on to win the Championship game over Howardsville Christian, Friday, March 8, stung the Wildcats, 54-23. Marcellus played a […]
Band Notes for the Week of March 11, 2024
The Marcellus High School Concert Band brought home another First Division Rating at the MSBOA District VI Band and Orchestra Festival, Wednesday, March 6, at Paw Paw High School. Marking the band’s achievement are, left to right, Kylie Kozik, Parker Enright, and Hunter Hurley. The Middle School Band also did well, receiving a “1” in […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
Mr. Mikel’s 8th grade algebra class, above, and Mrs. Leduc’s 4th grade class, below, were recently recognized for their achievements in Imagine Math’s Michigan Students Love Math contest. by Nanette Pauley, Superintendent Imagine Math is a personalized, adaptive digital tool designed to supplement student learning. Teachers throughout the Marcellus Community School District have been […]
Marcellus Memories
from The Marcellus News, March 6, 1924 Marcellus Memories #10 by Willard Robinson, MHS Class of ‘49 My mentor during my high school years was Manley Welcher. He had started an insurance business with an office on Main Street that now has the name of Abbott and Powers Agency. The Welcher family are related […]
