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Cass Family Clinic continues to expand: Dowagiac campus improvements enhance patient services
A rendering of Cass Family Clinic’s new mobile clinic bus depot, which will serve as the primary hub for Cass Family Clinic’s mobile health units at the Dowagiac campus. Additional parking, mobile clinic bus depot, and on-site laboratory will enhance patient services DOWAGIAC, Mich., July 21, 2026 – Cass Family Clinic is expanding its Dowagiac […]
Nine Michigan Main Street Communities Receiving a Total of $200,000 in Grants for Downtown Improvement Projects
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that nine communities around Michigan have been awarded a total of 200,000 in grants to support downtown enhancement and improvement projects. Communities receiving Main Street Vibrancy grants are Cheboygan, Wayland, Lapeer, Downtown Lansing Inc., Three Rivers, Saline, Mexicantown, Grosse Pointe, and North End. “Thriving, attractive downtowns are vital to creating unique […]
Band Notes for the Week of March 4, 2024
Band Notes – March 4, 2024 Coming Up:March 8 – MS Solo and Ensemble registration is dueMarch 11 – Band Booster Meeting, 6pm High School Band Room. March 13 – Cookie Dough orders are available for pick-up from 3pm-6pm.March 15 and 16 – State Solo and Ensemble at Portage NorthernMarch 28 – End of the […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
by Nanette Pauley, Superintendent The month of March brings with it several important and exciting events. Please mark your calendars for upcoming activities, including the March 6 MSBOA District 6 Band and Orchestra Festival at Paw Paw High School. The high school band is scheduled to perform at 9:00 a.m., and the middle school band will perform […]
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I heard we’re running out of so-called “tonewoods” for making acoustic guitars. Are there are alternative materials that eco-minded luthiers can switch to? – B.C., Montgomery. PA Most guitars out there today are crafted out of some form of spruce, mahogany, maple or cedar. But increased […]
Learn all the perks of being a Silver Beach Carousel Volunteer March 17
ST. JOSEPH, Michigan — The Silver Beach Carousel in St. Joseph knows how lucky they are to have volunteers to help run the happiest place in Southwest Michigan. To thank current volunteers, and encourage new people to join the fun, they are hosting their annual “Warm Up with Chili” event on March 17. “A good […]
Keystone Cooperative is Centered on Serving Midwest Farmer-Owners
Indianapolis, IN (March 1, 2024) – Indiana-based agriculture & energy co-op Keystone Cooperative has officially begun business operations as of March 1, 2024. The result of a historic merger between two strong farmer-owned cooperatives, Co-Alliance and Ceres Solutions, the newlyformed Keystone Cooperative serves the interests of 20,000 farmer-owners across Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio. Keystone is centered on the valued relationships with customers, employees and rural communities that have built and grown thecooperative for 100 years. Led by a team of nearly 1,700 employees, the cooperative will serve customers in energy, agronomy, grain,animal nutrition and swine production. “This is an exciting milestone for farmer-owners, employees, and rural communities,” said Keystone CEO Kevin Still. “We are thrilledto bring together a world-class team as we double down on the longstanding commitment of farmer-owned cooperatives to serve as a trusted business partner, reliable service provider, and steadfast supporter of rural communities.” With more than 196 local teams serving rural communities across four states, Keystone remains firmly rooted in the cooperativevalues that have served growers for 100 years. The recently announced leadership structure can be found here. The benefits of Keystone Cooperative will include enhanced services for farmer-members, improved benefits for Keystone employees, and increased investment in rural communities. […]
Treasury: Adult-Use Marijuana Payments Being Distributed to Michigan Municipalities and Counties
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Treasury has announced that more than $87 million is being distributed among 269 municipalities and counties as a part of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act. Over the next few days, 99 cities, 30 villages, 69 townships and 71 counties will receive payments from the […]
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 […]
