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Sheriff’s report of fire and fatal shooting in Jefferson TWP
Sheriff Clint Roach reports that his office received a 911call at 12:08 pm, Wednesday, May 6, from a male caller in the 29000 block of Davis Lk St, Jefferson Twp, Cass County. The caller stated that a man was at the house, had kicked in the front door, and was armed with a handgun. […]
Varsity baseball improves record to 8-8 with win over visiting Rangers
Senior Seth Barrera notched his fourth win of the season for the ‘Cats by helping the squad defeat the visiting Cassopolis Rangers, 9-6, on Monday, May 4.– News Photo The Wildcats improved their season record to 8-8 with a win over the visiting Cassopolis Rangers, Monday, May 4. The ‘Cats dominated the match-up through four […]
RickWorld’s Reading Recommendations – May 7, 2026
Happy Spring, Book Lovers! We are back with our recommended reads for the month of April. Sarah Essex recommends: “A Calamity of Souls,” by David Baldacci. The novel is set in the south in the 1960s. It is not light reading. It is intense, gut wrenching and exceptionally well written. Katy Essex recommends: “Sylvia’s […]
WNN’s Woodhouse Report welcomes ‘Tie Dye Man’ Joe Watts
Host Brock Woodhouse, right, welcomes Starseed Social Club’s Joe Watts to the May 4 edition of WNN’s The Woodhouse Report. Watts discusses the debut CD, Good Grief, of Starseed Social Club and gives an update on the Class of 2026’s renovation project at Gyllstrom Memorial Park. This week’s reporters include Aiden Cadwell and Morgan McClain. […]
Volinia Outcomes helps Melville’s Campground prepare for season
submitted by Doug Mahar, Principal As the beautiful spring weather shines—well, rains—upon us, the students of Volinia Outcomes Schools have been staying busy. Recently, the owners and operators of Melville’s Campground reached out to Volinia with an opportunity for us to help them while they helped us in return. Volinia is always looking […]
Band notes for the week of May 4, 2026
by Katy Essex, Director of Bands This Day in Music History – May 7 1977: Running 6:08 and loaded with metaphor and guitars, “Hotel California” tops the Hot 100. 1968: On a plane ride with the band Bluesology, keyboard player Reginald Dwight looks for a stage name he can use for his burgeoning solo career. […]
Cass Family Clinic appoints new dentist at Cassopolis location
Dr. Jean Macajoux, DDS, joins CFC’s Cassopolis dental team CASSOPOLIS, Mich., April 29, 2026 – Cass Family Clinic has appointed a new dentist, Dr. Jean Macajoux, DDS, to join its Cassopolis location. After earning a degree in biochemistry, the New York native became interested in dentistry while participating in a volunteer outreach program […]
Schug honored at 43rd Annual Officials Awards Banquet
More than 80 MHSAA Registered Game Officials were honored Saturday, April 25, 2026, during the 43rd Annual Officials Awards Banquet at the Kellogg Center on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing. Debi Schug from Marcellus was one of the honorees. She received an Engraved Crystal for her (55) years of service […]
Elk and bear license applications on sale now through June 1
Application period: May 1 – June 1Drawing results available June 22. You could get two tags in a single year with Pure Michigan Hunt! Elk and bear license applications are on sale now through June 1. You can increase your odds, or even get two tags in a single year, by picking up Pure Michigan Hunt applications while you’re applying […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: May 4, 2026
Celebrating May 4 as John Mooy in Marcellus Day are, left to right, John Mooy, MHS Class of ‘64; RON WELBURN (caps per Ron’s request), MHS Class of ‘63; Harold Decker, Richland High School Class of ‘63; and Ron Lofts, MHS Class of ‘67. -News Photo John Mooy Day in MarcellusMay 4, 2026by John Mooy […]
