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Marcellus Township Regular Board Meeting – May 19, 2026
Supervisor Koshar called the meeting to order at 6:00pm and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call: Present: Koshar, Mroz, Schick, and Plummer – Absent: Hess Motion by Schick, seconded by Mroz, to approve the agenda of the May 19, 2026, meeting. All Ayes – motion carried Motion by Mroz, seconded by Koshar, to approve […]
Natural Resources Trust Fund grant hopes to create new state game park
LANSING, MI – State Rep. Pauline Wendzel helped pass legislation appropriating a $900,000 grant from the Natural Resources Trust Fund to create a new state game area on the banks of the Paw Paw River in Van Buren County. 351 pristine acres in Waverly Township will be converted into a new state game area. The […]
Michigan’s threatened and endangered species list updated: 58 species added, 36 removed, bringing list to 407 species
Trumpeter swans, whose populations have grown as a result of significant conservation efforts by many partners over decades, were recently removed from Michigan’s threatened and endangered species list to the list based on recent data. The Michigan list of threatened and endangered plants and animals now includes 407 species after completion of its seventh update […]
Want to Save on Property Taxes and Protect Michigan’s Family Forests? Then, Enroll in MDARD’s Qualified Forest Program
Applications for the 2024 tax year are due by September 1, 2023 LANSING— The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Qualified Forest Program (QFP) announced today it is now accepting applications for the 2024 tax year with applications being due no later 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023. “MDARD’s Qualified Forest Program is […]
St. Mark’s Free Community Dinner for May
St. Mark’s Free Dinner will be from 5:30-6:30pm, Thursday May 18, 2023. The church is located at 412 Cedar Street, Paw Paw. The meal will consist of ham and au gratin potatoes, cole slaw and dessert. All in the community are welcome.
Letter to the Editor
The Michigan State Legislature has the opportunity to act right now to ensure that Presidential elections will be governed by the “one person, one vote” system. They can vote to join the National Popular Vote Compact. This action would mean that whoever wins the national popular vote will win the election. Currently, in many states—including […]
Layman’s Corner
Q: We have enjoyed reading the Layman’s Corner Column, we find the answers helpful. We just wondered how the column got started. A: Thank you, we are always happy to hear of the positive impact the column makes in people’s lives. As questions are sent in, we learn while researching the answers. The beauty of […]
MHS to Induct 10 in Academic Hall of Fame Ceremony
Marcellus High School will induct ten graduates into the Academic Hall of Fame, Saturday, May 4, 2023, 2:00pm, in the high school’s auxiliary gym. Reserved seating is available for inductees and invited guests. Limited public seating is available. What should have occurred in 2020 – thanks again, COVID – is finally on the calendar. Marcellus […]
Great Things are Happening at Marcellus Community Schools!
MHS Senior Alex Shenfeld, with parents Jason and Heather Shenfeld, received a certificate of academic achievement during Dual-Enrollment Senior Recognition Night at Southwestern Michigan College by Nanette Pauley, Superintendent This time of year is always special for me. I am blessed and honored to be invited to events that recognize the hard work and accomplishments […]
Friends Seeking Former Students of County’s Integrated One-Room Schools
The recently formed Friends of Brownsville School are teaming with the Underground Railroad Society of Cass County to preserve the history of the county’s integrated, one-room schools. The newly formed Friends of Brownsville School is looking for former students of any of the integrated one-room schools in Cass County. The Friends are asking former students […]
VanTilburg Signs with KVCC
MHS Senior and multi-sport athlete Brooklyn VanTilburg (second from left) signed to play basketball at Kalamazoo Valley College, Monday, May 1, 2023. With Brooklyn (left to right) are KVCC head coach Felicia Thomas, and parents Jason and Chrissy VanTilburg. Brooklyn was named 1st Team All Conference in the Southwest 10 for the 2022-2023 basketball season […]
