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Cal Thomas: Platner is not Democrats’ only problem
BLUE HILL, MAINE – JUNE 9: Former Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at his Primary Election event on June 9, 2026 in Blue Hill, Maine. Platner was the presumptive Democratic nominee hoping to face incumbent Sen. Collins (R-ME) for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat in the general election. (Photo by CJ Gunther/Getty Images) by […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, I wanted to write to you about a wonderful experience I had recently due to a sweet generous neighbor, Marilyn Eddy. My two granddaughters, Nealani (10) and Asiri (8), were visiting from Germany. I’d heard that Marilyn wanted to show my them how to make “Hollyhock Dolls.” I had no idea what those […]
Afternoon with the Arts: An Art Reception Featuring Artist Patrick Thomas and the Paw Paw Community Chorus
The Paw Paw Community Chorus will be performing in collaboration with Artist Patrick Thomas on Sunday September 10 at the Portage District Library from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. The chorus, under the direction of Theresa Vaughn, will be accompanied on piano by Evonne Heystek. The Portage District Library is located at 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI. […]
Cass County veteran donates cemetery plots to fellow veterans in need
CASS COUNTY, Mich. — A Cass County resident has found a way to give one final thanks to four local veterans. Cass County Veterans Coordinator Karee Krause announced during the Aug. 17 Board of Commissioners Committee of the Whole meeting that four cemetery plots had been gifted to veterans in need. The anonymous donor, a […]
Marcellus Memories
August 22, 1968: Supervisors Okay Sunday Sale of Liquor in County: On August 13, Cass County joined the list of counties in Michigan to approve the sale of liquor on Sunday at restaurants, hotels and clubs where food is the main item of business. County Supervisors Tuesday afternoon in a two minute discussion voted 10 […]
Showcasing the DNR: Celebrating a century of Fort Wilkins as a state park
A modern bird’s eye view of Fort Wilkins, including Lake Fannie Hooe. By Barry JamesHistorian, Michigan History Center This summer, Fort Wilkins, located a mile east of the village of Copper Harbor in Keweenaw County, is turning 100 years old as a historic state park. Built in 1844, Fort Wilkins was intended to keep law […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting, August 8, 2023
President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on August 8, 2023, in the Marcellus Village Hall Council Room. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Welburn, Thomas, Haley and Webb. AgendaMotion by Markle, supported by Engstrom, to approve the agenda with the following additions:– Under Consent Agenda – Add […]
Shingledecker Takes ‘Best of Show’ Honors in Frolic’s Classic Car Show
The third annual Bluegill Frolic Classic Car & Bike Show was a real draw on Saturday, August 19. Kudos to organizer Brian New for making this an integral part of the Frolic. Fifty vehicles lined Main Street from Burney to the railroad tracks. – Photo courtesy of Brian New The participants of the 2023 Bluegill […]
Bluegill Frolic 2023: We came! We saw! We Frolicked!
2023 Bluegill Frolic Parade Grand Marshall Jimmy Shannon got a royal reception during the parade, Saturday, August 19. From the best band in the land to the Goff Lake Campground golf cart contingent, the parade was full of vibrant color, treats, big rigs and lots of smiles. The Marcellus Rocket Football Cheer Team added to […]
UMC Frolic Quilt Show: Stunning in the Sanctuary
Cherie Jackson, left, organizer of the quilt show at the United Methodist Church, August 19, has every reason to smile. The sanctuary was filled with more than forty handmade quilts and banners, including the one above made by members of the Home Arts Club. Home Arts Club member Louise Albin, right) says the quilt was […]
