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Band Notes for the weeks of June 29 and July 6, 2026
Freshman Marching Band BasicsOn Friday, July 31 Miss Essex is hosting a Freshman marching band clinic from 8am-Noon. While this particular session is not mandatory, it is HIGHLY encouraged that you attend. Incoming 9th grade students will be given an overview or marching fundamentals and drill reading before the official start of camp. This clinic […]
Families Encouraged to Save with MET for their Children’s College Education
Prepaid College-Savings Plan Waiving Enrollment Fees on New Contracts through June 2 LANSING — In celebration of National 529 Day and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proclamation of May 22 through May 29 as 529 Awareness Week, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) is encouraging families to give the gift of college credits to Michigan children — and […]
12 Well-Paying Jobs coming to New Dairy Processing Facility in Constantine
LANSING, Mich. – Last week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in announcing Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approval of a new dairy processing facility in the village of Constantine that will reduce the carbon footprint of dairy byproduct and bring new jobs and infrastructure to the community. The project is expected to […]
Volunteers Needed for Community Tree Planting Event
Kalamazoo, MI — ReLeaf Michigan, a statewide non-profit tree organization, in collaboration with Bell’s Brewery, the city of Kalamazoo, the Kalamazoo Washington Square Library, and the Edison Neighborhood Association is looking for volunteers to help plant 20 trees at Washington Square Library in Kalamazoo on Saturday, June 10. Volunteers are asked to wear closed-toe shoes […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting -May 9, 2023
President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on May 9, 2023, at the Marcellus Village Hall Council Room. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Welburn, Thomas, Haley and Webb. AgendaMotion by Irwin, supported by Markle, to approve the agenda with the following changes/additions: -Delete Item 9 – Frank […]
90 Days in the Hole debuts at Patch & Remington June 2
According to Patch & Remington co-founder Tony Ruacho, “Marcellus has probably never seen anything like this.” This is “90 Days in the Hole” by local artist Vern. The exhibit kicks off the 2023 season of First Fridays in downtown Marcellus. “90 Days in the Hole” is a reference to the 90 days (February to May […]
Underground Railroad Days Returns to Vandalia July 8 & 9
The third floor of the Bonine Carriage House west of Vandalia will be open for tours during Underground Railroad Days, July 8 and 9. The Underground Railroad Society of Cass County, Michigan (URSCC) announces Underground Railroad Days will be held on July 8 and 9, 11-5pm. This annual festival, co-sponsored by URSCC and the Village […]
Is That a Goat I See at Dr. T.K. Lawless Park?
Yes, indeed, there are goats at Dr. T.K. Lawless Park, but only temporarily. Goats to Go from Willowbrook Farms are helping with weed control at the park over the Memorial Day weekend. “It certainly may be a goat you see at our Dr. T.K. Lawless Park,” says Scott Wyman, Cass County Park Director with a […]
Court Employees Donate to Cass County Animal Control
Cass County Juvenile Probation Officer, Alexi Fuller, presents Cass County Animal Control Director, Ron Butts, and Cocoa with the $1,000 donation from the Court Employees’ Jeans Day Program. Cassopolis, MI—– If you stop by the Cass County Law & Courts Building on a Friday, chances are you may see several employees in jeans. Cass County […]
