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August 4, 2026, Ballot Proposals in Cass County
Ballot Proposals by TownshipHOWARD TOWNSHIP: Shall the Charter Township of Howard disincorporate as a charter township and return to its previous status as a general law township governed under the provisions of Chapter 16 of the Revised Statutes of 1846, as amended, being sections 41.1 to 41.103 of the Compiled Laws of 1948? JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP […]
Bits & Pieces: Interesting Volcabulary
by Paula Johnson I love finding new words. The other day, I found a word that was new to me, but the definition was one I’ve known for most of my life. Now try to figure that one. Our Aunt Charlotte (Dad’s baby sister), enjoyed semordnilaps. Now, I didn’t know they were semordnilaps. […]
CDC Recommends RSV Vaccine for Adults
Larry Wile MD MPHMedical DirectorVan Buren/Cass District Health Department There is now a new vaccine to protect against the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) for adults over 60. RSV is a common virus that affects the lungs. It is more common in the spring and fall. An estimated 11% of adults over 60 get infected […]
DNR: Time to check trees for hemlock woolly adelgid
Hemlock trees have small, papery cones and short needles that are dark green on top. Invasive pest now confirmed in seven Michigan counties The Michigan departments of Natural Resources and Agriculture and Rural Development encourage those who have eastern hemlock trees on their property to take time this winter to inspect the trees for […]
Governor Whitmer Signs Final Piece of Reproductive Health Act
On ten-year anniversary of floor speech sharing her personal survivor story, Governor repeals ban on insurance companies covering abortion LANSING, Mich. – On Monday, December 11, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the final piece of the Reproductive Health Act (RHA) into law. The bill signed today repeals Michigan’s ban on insurance coverage for abortion without purchase of a separate rider and implements other protections for doctors and patients. Today marks the ten-year anniversary of the passage […]
BBB Tip: The Naughty List – BBB’s 12 Scams of Christmas
by Rick Walz – President/CEOBBB Serving Northern Indiana With 2023 quickly winding down, Better Business Bureau has compiled our naughty list of the top 12 scams of Christmas. When shopping or donating this holiday season, watch out for schemes trying to swipe your cash or steal your personal information. You can avoid most of the scams on this […]
Where oh where can the Bluegill Frolic go in 2024?
The arrow above points to the proposed location of the 2024 Bluegill Frolic. The downtown site must be temporarily moved next year due to the ongoing water project and upcoming streetscape project. A final decision is pending. Where oh where can the Bluegill Frolic go in 2024? Bluegill Frolic Committee President Amy […]
And now an important message from the Editor of The Marcellus News! In other words, Read This – It is Historic!
Hopefully, your attention has been piqued. The Marcellus News is doing something that, in most memories, has not been done before. Due to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays both falling on Mondays, The News is combining the December 21 and December 28 issues into one edition, which will be published on December 21. […]
Christmas in the Village kicks-off holiday season in Marcellus
The jolly man in the red suit officially opened the holiday season in Marcellus, Saturday, December 2, during Christmas in the Village. Santa got a royal ride from faithful elf Dean McKenzie and his new (to him!) firetruck.-photos courtesy of Marcellus Enrichment Initiative
Bluegill Estates Ready to Light up the town in Holiday Lights Contest
The News has been informed that “multiple residences” in Bluegill Estates are vying for the coveted Leg Lamp in the DDA’s Holiday Lights Display Contest, Saturday, December 9. The contest is part of the DDA’s Snowflake Stroll for adults, which includes a pop-up bar at Patch & Remington and free pictures with Santa at the […]
2023-2024 Wildcat Basketball season is officially underway
Boys and Girls Basketball Season Opened this Week – Rosters below The 2023-2024 Marcellus High School basketball season is officially underway. The boys JV and Varsity teams kicked-off the season with a road trip to Lawton, Monday, December 4, for a non-conference clash with the Blue Devils. The girls varsity opened at home Tuesday, […]
