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Porter Township, Van Buren County, Meeting Minutes – June 10, 2026
Budget Public Hearing June 10, 2026Supervisor Oxley called the Budget Public Hearing to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker and four guests. Supervisor Oxley closed the Budget Public Hearing at 6:15 pm. Fire Special Assessment District Public Hearing June 10, 2026Supervisor Oxley […]
Creative Kids Garner Ribbons and Hardware during 1st day of the Cass County Fair
Madelyn Osbeck, Marcellus, and member of Creative Kids 4H Club, guides her dairy feeder during the Showmanship portion of the Youth Dairy Feeder show, Monday, July 31, at the Cass County Fair. Osbeck went on to be named Reserve Grand Champion in Showmanship. It was a good day, Monday, July 31, for members of the […]
Elementary Principals are fun, too! Mrs. B visits the Farm!
Marcellus Elementary Principal Sarah Bischoff, right, got to show off her livestock handling skills at Brightwood Farms’ final showmanship clinic on Tuesday, July 25. Joining Mrs. B, at left, is Elementary School secretary Tonya Jansen. The clinics were hosted by the Farm and Creative Kids 4H Club, and conducted by past Grand Champion Logan High. […]
Band Notes – It’s Time for Band Camp!
If it’s the first full week of August, it must be time for Band Camp! Band Director Katy Essex is back, but will she be toting her double-barreled “you’re out of line” water reminder as seen here from Band Camp 2022? MHS Band Camp: Monday, August 7 – Thursday, August 10, 8:00am to 4:00pm; Friday, […]
Russ Fest 2023, Sunday, August 13
Russ Fest 2023 is a celebration of art and nature at the historic Fred Russ Forest, 20379 Marcellus Highway. The free event, sponsored by Blue Dart Art, Cass County Parks and Recreation, and the Cass County Historical Society, is Sunday, August 13, from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Entertainment beside the Dowagiac Creek includes music from Molly […]
100 Women Who Care bestow Award to Cass Area Artists
On Wednesday, July 19, Cass County 100 Women Who Care met at Lindy’s Restaurant where they heard three presentations: one from Cass Area Artists, one from Marcellus Food Pantry and another from the Cassopolis Band. Following very close voting, the winner was Cass Area Artists. To date they have received over $3500. Pictured above are […]
‘Love Letters to Her’ Opens at Patch & Remington, August 4
Love Letters to Her, featuring selected works from artists Olivia Ezinga and Mara Magyarosi-Laytner, explores identity and femininity through the poetic lenses of two women photographers. The exhibit opens at Patch & Remington during First Friday, August 4, from 5:00 – 8:00pm. Mara’s work, The Untended Garden, explores the coming of age of women through […]
Bits & Pieces: Paula’s Blueberry Dump Surprise
by Paula Johnson Have you ever made a terrible mistake or created what seemed a disaster only to have it turn out to be something different and wonderful? That is what happened to me about a week ago. I found a recipe that had only 4 ingredients and I thought how easy it looked, and […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The Coffee Shopby John Mooy A cup of coffee to start the morning has been going on at our house for years and I’m certain it may be true in your household as well. While I enjoy the taste of coffee, I’m also drawn to the idea of simply pushing the correct buttons on the […]
