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Marcellus Schools Bond Proposal on the August 4, 2026, ballot
Marcellus Schools is asking voters to decide on a $12.25 million bond proposal. If approved, the proposal will not increase the current tax rate. It is structured to replace existing debt as it is paid off, which keeps the tax rate at its current level. WHAT DOES ZERO TAX RATE INCREASE MEAN?This means residents are […]
Porter Township, Van Buren County MI
Budget Hearing – June 14, 2023Supervisor Oxley called the General and Fire Fund Budgets Public Hearing to order at 6:00 p.m. Members present- Meade, Nesbitt, Oxley, and Bitely. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker and 1 guest. Supervisor Oxley closed the Budget Public Hearing at 6:10 p.m. Headlee and Truth in Taxation Public HearingJune 14, 2023Supervisor Oxley […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting, June 27, 2023
President Irwin called the regular, joint meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on June 27, 2023, in the Marcellus Village Hall Council Room. Trustees present: Markle, Welburn and Webb. Trustees Engstrom, Thomas and Haley were absent. AgendaMotion by Irwin, supported by Markle, to approve the agenda with the following changes: […]
CORRECTION: Home Arts July Meeting
Home Arts article in the July 13 edition of The News listed an incorrect date for July meeting. The July Home Arts meeting is on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. The meeting is at the Wakelee Bible Church at 6:00 pm. The program is a presentation on goat milk soap and salts. There will be […]
Grames Tire & Battery + Chapter 2 = Full Automotive Service
Significant changes have occurred on the east side of town thanks to Grames Tire & Battery’s move to a new building. Greg Grames, second from left, is proud to welcome Chapter 2 Customs, a full service automotive company to Marcellus. Pictured left to right: Glenn Ramsey, Grames, and Sean Grames, Grames Tire & Battery; and […]
36 Lakes: It’s a Lifestyle!
36 Lakes is coming to Main Street thanks to entrepreneurs Carter Surach and Lauren Erndteman. Kim Henritzy, (right) takes advantage of the store’s soft opening during First Friday, July 7. Surach describes the store as a “lifestyle shop,” which will feature products made by local artisans, including sweatshirts, t-shirts, games such as cornhole, soaps, items […]
Historic Bonine Carriage House Open to Visitors
David Dunlap, Cassopolis, serves as docent at the Historic Bonine Carriage House during Underground Railroad Days, July 8 & 9. The structure at the corner of M-60 and Calvin Center Road has been stablized and is now ready for restoration. For many long-term residents of Cass County, the property at M-60 and Penn Road/Calvin Center […]
Progress on Tower Mural Aided by Volunteer Painters
The day was hot, but volunteer Sharon Melko was all smiles while helping muralist Ruth Andrews paint the old grain silo next to the tracks on South Centre Street. Andrews expects to seek more volunteers as the project continues. Each day, more of the new vision for the tower is revealed. The Eagle is taking […]
Buckhold takes 1st in Inaugural ‘Big Gill Dash for Cash’
Ellie Buckhold, Holly, MI, proudly displays her new rod and reel after garnering first place honors in the first Big Gill Dash for Cash during First Friday, July 7. Ellie also won $100 for her Big ‘Gill. by Thomas Puleo Ellie Buckhold, of Holly, MI, claimed top prize at the Marcellus First Friday “Big Gill Dash […]
Feeding America Food Truck Comes to Marcellus
The Feeding America Food Truck will be in Marcellus Friday, July 14, 2023 – 11:00 AM – Noon Distribution at Marcellus High School, 303 W. Arbor If you are picking up for another family, please have their complete address; household size;number of children (17 and under); Seniors (65 and over); and number of veterans. The […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Whistle While You Workby John Mooy If I were to mention to you the old television program The Andy Griffith Show starring Andy Griffith and Ron Howard among others, many of you, if you’re old enough, might break into whistling the theme song from the program, which was also whistled. It was a catchy, delightful […]
