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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 […]
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 […]
MHS 2024 Senior Banners Revealed
Megan Schuur Photography has released the examples of the 2024 Senior Banners. At this week’s News deadline, 19 banners have been sponsored with just 30 to go! Thank you for contributing to the 2024 MHS Senior Banner Project! Donald & Elouise (Etter) WelchTerry EngstromBecky EngstromSarah Engstrom/Joel Bartram We have secured sponsors for 19 seniors, but […]
MHS Boys Varsity Basketball Senior Night
-photos courtesy of Megan Schuur Photography #10 Dawsen Lehew – Captain MHS bid a fond basketball farewell to its senior captains and cheerleaders during halftime of a rough and tumble game against the Comstock Colts, Tuesday, February 20. Pictured above is Dawsen Lehew with parents Dusten and Shannon Lehew. Dawsen has played varsity for […]
Regular Season Ends for Boys Varsity Basketball
Nate “from a mile away” Mihills goes for two against Comstock’s Cayden Schultz. Colts’ Coach Josh Beeke looks none too pleased.-photos courtesy of Megan Schuur photography The boys’ varsity basketball regular season came to a close Friday, February 23, in Lawrence. As expected, the Tigers were out to avenge their 43-point loss to Marcellus they […]
