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Michigan experiences first case of measles since 2019
MDHHS recommends measles vaccine for individuals ages 1 year and older LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has confirmed a case of measles in an Oakland County child associated with international travel. This is the first confirmed case of measles in the state since 2019. MDHHS is recommending unvaccinated individuals ages 1 year and older receive measles vaccination to protect themselves and those around them. MDHHS […]
Marcellus 8th Grade Finishes Basketball Season with Flair
The week of February 19 was pretty decent for Marcellus basketball. 8th grader #12 Lucy Hughes goes for two during the young ‘Cats final game of the season, Wednesday, February 21. The ‘Team of Six’ outscored Decatur, 32 -13, for win #6 in the season. #10 Sydney Crabtree – where the “D” stands […]
Marcellus Memories – February 28, 1974
LINE UP FOR GAS – Area driver’s got their first taste of waiting for gasoline this week as local stations felt the full thrust of the short supply. Early in the week R & W Citgo was without gas and drivers flocked to Northrop’s Standard Service. Later the situation was reversed, and no one is […]
Affriseo Pumps in 40 points in win over Comstock: Breaks one school record, ties another
Junior Sophia Affriseo, seen here in a photo from the Wildcat’s February 9 win over Bloomingdale, February 9, pumped in a record 40 points in the ‘Cats 50-12 win over Comstock, February 20. The Marcellus Girls Varsity dominated the visiting Comstock Colts, Tuesday, February 20, with a convincing 50-12 victory. Junior Sophia Affriseo was […]
Powerlifters Compete at Regionals
Mackenzie Schuur, center took 1st place in the 140 weight class with a combined total of 620 at Regionals Saturday, February 24, at Dexter High School. Mackenzie moves on to state competition at Lake Orion High School, March 16. Story and photos by Megan Schuur On Saturday, February 24, the Marcellus powerlifting team competed […]
Thank you, senior cheerleaders, for a great season!
Cheerleading Coach Teri Evans, who made the commemorative sashes, says to her four seniors, “Thank you seniors for a great season! I am so very grateful for each and every one of you. It’s been an honor and a privilege to be your coach and watch you grow as individuals and as a team. Best […]
College Basketball Preview. . . Will there be Madness?
Yes, indeed it is that time of the year again…There is always a lull between the Super Bowl and March Madness, and we are just about out of it! There are some familiar names at the top of the top 25 and some that are not. But is there one dominate team in the field […]
Farm and Food File
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com ‘And the Lord said to Peter…’ While my father milked cows and farmed for almost 50 years, I never heard him say he loved–or, for that matter, even liked–either cows or farming. I did know he loved to fish and it may have been that great passion that gave him […]
Bits & Pieces: Landmarks
Whitey’s Ice Cream was established in 1933 in Moline, IL by Chester “Whitey” Lindgren, who received his nickname due to his white-blonde hair. by Paula Johnson This piece is dedicated to Henry Essex, who is likely glad to not have to drive again through Ireland by road map. As a social science teacher, […]
