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2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year: Nominate Before the September Deadline
The September deadline for nominations for the 2027‑28 Michigan Teacher of the Year will be here soon. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) invites parents and/or guardians, colleagues, and community members to recognize exceptional educators from across our state. Ten Regional Teachers of the Year will be selected, with one ultimately named Michigan Teacher of […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Who is Irving Naxon?by John Mooy Look at this title as a trivia question. Who is Irving Naxon? My guess is you’ve never heard of him. My guess is that you also have a connection to Mr. Naxon. And most likely you have in your home, most likely in the kitchen, what Mr. Naxon […]
One Win Away Ladies and Gentlemen!
After three decades of not playing in a playoff game, the Lions have now hosted and won two in a row! This team is on a roll, and they are now playing on Sunday to punch their ticket to the Super Bowl. How do they stack up to the 49ers and do they have a […]
Cass County Board of Commissioners approve 2024 committee assignments
CASS COUNTY, Mich. — The Cass County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, January 18, approved committee, boardand commission assignments for the 2024 calendar year. Mostly mirroring the 2023 assignments, each commissioner will serve on at least one standing committee and atleast one board or commission. Standing committees are comprised of County commissioners, elected officials andCounty employees, and are designed to review and discuss board business before action is discussed by acommittee of the whole. Standing committee assignments are as follows: Descriptions of each standing committee can be found at casscountymi.org/1500/BOC- Committees. County commissioners also represent Cass County on many regional boards and commissions which impact CassCounty residents. Those assignments are: A full overview of boards and commissions to which the Board of Commissioners appoints members can be found at casscountymi.org/1283/Boards-and-Commissions. Three commissioners were also selected as liaisons between the board of commissioners and four different agencies: Commissioner Lee was again appointed as the County parliamentarian.
Marcellus Middle School Hosts Career Day
Ed Asmus was one of eight presenters at the Marcellus Middle School Career Day, Friday, January 19. Asmus talked about the electrical trade during the morning’s three sessions.-Photo by Lucy Hughes, 8th Grade, Marcellus Media Club Marcellus Middle School welcomed eight presenters for its annual Career Day, Friday, January 19. The school teamed with Southwestern […]
Band Notes – January 22, 2024
Guess what time it is? It’s time for all band families to prepare for the Wildcat Marching Band’s trip to Orlando in November 2025! Details will be available after the February 21, pre-Festival concert. Pre-Festival Band Concert and 2025 Trip Meeting On Wednesday, February 21, the Music Department will present their pre-Festival performance. This concert […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
The Marcellus Community Schools Board of Education held its reorganizational meeting on January 15. The board elected officers, appointed members to district and school committees, and acted on old and new business. Officer election results include Joe Tone, President; Ed Asmus, Vice President; Nicki Hackenberg, Secretary; and Laura Schug, Treasurer. Hackenberg was also […]
Marcellus News & Megan Schuur Photography team up for Senior Banner Project
The Marcellus News and Megan Schuur Photography are once again teaming up to provide MHS Seniors with Banners that will be displayed throughout the village prior to graduation, June 2! You can help! Just download the accompanying from, complete and send to PO Box 277, Marcellus MI 49067!
Marcellus Memories
January 31, 1974: Wildcats Lose Cliff-Hanger After Five Overtimes – Marcellus’ Wildcats suffered their first Conference defeat of the season last week bowing to Bloomingdale, 72 to 68. Even in defeat, the ‘Cats were magnificent battling the Cardinals through 5 overtimes before the outcome was decided. The two teams see-sawed back and forth throughout […]
Flyover Art Presents Show Me the Money Day 2024: Connecting Marcellus Residents with Affordable Financial Resources
Flyover Art, a local nonprofit committed to providing equitable resources to rural residents, is excited to announce their upcoming Show Me the Money Day (SMTMD) event in Marcellus. This FREE event, Thursday, January 25, 10:00am – 2:00pm, at Patch & Remington, 115 E. Main, is designed to provide community members with access to essential financial […]
One Shot in Marcellus During Domestic Altercation
Cass County Sheriff Richard J. Behnke reports that on 01/20/2024 at 1930 hours, his office was called to investigate a shooting that occurred at a residence in the 200 block of E North St., Village of Marcellus, County of Cass, Michigan. Investigation showed that two male roommates were having a verbal argument when the […]
