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Band Notes for the week of October 5, 2026
Many thanks to the band alumni who joined the Wildcat Marching Band for the 2026 Homecoming Parade and pre-game. Left to right, Hunter Hurley, Sam Self, Morgan Ludlow and Janice Ludlow. – News Photo Band Notes – October 5, 2026 MSBOA District 6 Marching Band Festival – Tuesday, October 3On Tuesday, October 13 the “Wildcat” […]
Porter Township, Van Buren County, Meeting Minutes – June 10, 2026
Budget Public Hearing June 10, 2026Supervisor Oxley called the Budget Public Hearing to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker and four guests. Supervisor Oxley closed the Budget Public Hearing at 6:15 pm. Fire Special Assessment District Public Hearing June 10, 2026Supervisor Oxley […]
Village of Marcellus Continues Housing Rehabilitation Efforts, Bringing More Than $1.4 Million in Community Investment
Village and Third-Party Administrative staff meet with Michigan State Housing Development Authority staff for initial round closeouts. Pictured from left to right: Village Manager Jacqueline Terrill, MSHDA Manager Adam Holcomb, Chris Nofsinger, Sarah Ayers, MSHDA Specialist Juli Chant, Seth Carlson. The Village of Marcellus continues making progress on local housing rehabilitation efforts through the federally […]
Making new memories at Timberlane Inn on Driskels Lake
Victoria Deter stands near the entrance of the two-story suite at the newly renovated Timberlane Inn, on M-60, Jones. Deter and husband Dakota, along with her brother and sister-in-law Whitney and Victoria Stutzman, purchased the property a year ago and are now living their dream. -News Photo As they say, “third time’s the […]
Happy Independence Day 2026! A reminder of the reason for the season
Declaration of Independence: A Transcription from the National Archives The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document on display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum). The spelling and punctuation reflect the original.https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript In Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the […]
Bits & Pieces: The American’s Creed
by Paula Johnson Bob Elsey used to ask me if I missed teaching. I would tell him that that was a difficult question for me to answer. I do not miss teaching in today’s world. When I started teaching, I was part of the Bubble-gum Police. Today, I do not want to be part […]
Marcellus Schools Bond Proposal on the August 4, 2026, ballot
Marcellus Schools is asking voters to decide on a $12.25 million bond proposal. If approved, the proposal will not increase the current tax rate. It is structured to replace existing debt as it is paid off, which keeps the tax rate at its current level. WHAT DOES ZERO TAX RATE INCREASE MEAN?This means residents are […]
The countdown is on for Bluegill Frolic 2026!
Bluegill Frolic 2026 July Event Schedule Saturday, July 11: The Brynn Cummings Show at Reginas Event Center (Sold Out) Thursday, July 16: Bluegill Frolic July Meeting – 6pm at Patch & Remington, 115 E. Main (Public is welcome to attend) Friday, July 17: Celebration of America Turning 250, 5-8pm, Hosted by Marcellus DDA, Bluegill Frolic […]
Bluegill Frolic 2026 Car Show Winners
Lincoln Meiser’s 1985 Ford F150 was one of about 30 vehicles that participated in the Marcellus Bluegill Frolic Car/Bike Show at VFW Post 4054, Saturday, June 20. The show was sponsored by Willow Lake Sportsman’s Club. ###
Gov. Whitmer Announces 32 New Jobs, more than $16.8 million in investment from Fibrosan, Inc. in Cass County
The global composites manufacturer will construct a new facility in Cassopolis LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced Fibrosan, Inc.’s plans to construct a new fiberglass manufacturing facility in Cassopolis, Cass County is anticipated to generate more than $16.8 million in capital that investment and create 32 new jobs. “Michigan is on the […]
