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NOTICE OF ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MARCELLUS TOWNSHIP
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. THE POLLS OF SAID ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON AUGUST 4, 2026. Offices of STATE – GOVERNOR. CONGRESSIONAL – UNITED STATES 5TH DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS. LEGISLATIVE […]
2024 CASS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE & EVENT SERIES
Tuesday, April 16, 6:30pm: Cass District Library Main Branch – CassopolisCass County Historical Society Elections & Guest Speaker.Location: 319 M-62, Cassopolis, Ml 49031 Tuesday, May 21, 6:30pm: Bonine Carriage House – VandaliaCome visit the Bonine Carriage House across the street from the Underground Railroad Bonine House. See the collection of early pioneer tools as well […]
“Spring Egg-stravaganza”
We have excitedly been welcoming spring in small steps weather-wise, and in anticipation of the sights and sounds of an “eggs-traordinary” spring season, we would like you to join the Cass County Parks Department, The Friends of the Cass County Parks, and Cass County 4-H, as we celebrate our “Spring Egg-stravaganza” at Dr. T.K. Lawless Park on […]
Part three: Excerpts from Pa and Mamere (Marcellus Remembered, 1938 – 1943)
By Joanne Dutcher Maxwell – 1996Continued from the February 15, 2024, edition of The Marcellus News Mamere played cards with me; Pa took me fishing and to the farm. When I went to school in Marcellus, Pa drove Maybell and me to school. I think we were the only kids who didn’t walk. Pa […]
2023 Michigan Crop Values Summary
The preliminary farm value of Michigan field crops produced in 2023 was $4.14 billion, down 15 percent from 2022.Lower prices for corn and soybeans resulted in lower total value of production in 2023, according to Marlo D. Johnson, Director of the USDA NASS, Great Lakes Regional Office. Some Michigan highlights from the Crop Values Annual Summary report follow: Nationally: Value of Crop Production-Michigan and United States: 2022-2023
All Five Proposals on February 26 Ballots Pass
Although there was only one county-wide ballot on the February 26, 2024, Presidential Primary ballot, all five within the county were approved by voters. County wide, the Cass County Transportation Authority Millage proposal passed by a mere 16 votes, 4,422 to 4,406. In Volinia Township, voters approved a proposal, 149 to 96, for […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting, February 13, 2024
President Pro Tempore Welburn called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on February 13, 2024, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Haley, Webb and Thomas. President Irwin was absent. AgendaMotion by Thomas, supported by Markle, to approve the agenda with the following addition:– Under President’s […]
TriStar Suffers ‘Major Catastrophe,’ February 25
TriStar Molding, Inc., on M-40, north of Marcellus, succumbed to a devastating fire Sunday night, February 25. The ruins were still smoldering when these photos were taken Tuesday, February 27. It may take up to a week before anyone is allowed onto the site for further investigation.-News photos On Sunday, February 25, 2024, TriStar Molding, […]
Wildcats Sail into Round 2 of Districts at Athens
#10 senior Dawsen Lehew goes up for two during the Wildcats first round win in District play, Monday, February 26, at Athens. The ‘Cats’ decisive 69-39 victory over Athens pits them against the Colon Magi, Wednesday, February 28, 7pm. Burr Oak outscored Mendon, 51-36, in the first game on Monday, which advances them to the […]
