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Cal Thomas: A Deal with the Devil
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 15: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures next to first lady Melania Trump during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House […]
Cass County Historical Society and Pokagon Band present “Living off the Land”
The Cass County Historical Society and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi present “Living off the Land,” Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 7:00pm. The program features food sampling and a slide show on Native Plants and Sustainability presented by Peter “Cusi” Ballew, Pokagon Cultural Sustainability Lead. The event will be held at the Pokagon Community […]
1,000 – give or take a few – miles to go! Nofsinger closes in on coast
As the map above indicates, Marcellus’ coast-to-coast bicyclist Christine Nofsinger is oh so much closer to San Diego, California. Despite spotty cell service, Nofsinger was able to check in with The News on Sunday, April 2. She reported that “The tourist destination and artist colony of Marfa, Texas was a welcome sight after hours of […]
Congratulations to the Marcellus MYWAY Wrestlers!
Congratulations to the Marcellus MYWAY wrestlers who competed at state, March 24 and 25! You represented our club and our town with class and excellent sportsmanship. Those who placed include: Bryce Cropsey State Champion 130# Lawson McNeal State Champion HWT Brock Woodhouse Runner-up HWT Gabriella Allen 3rd Place HWT Huck Seelye 4th Place 61# Curtis […]
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Shhhh! Anti-WOKE Right-Wingers Want to Put You to Sleep It’s always useful in a moment of national urgency to have level-headed experts explain what’s happening. Experts like extremist right-wing politicos. For example, when two high-flying banks crashed this month, these screechers flocked to blame it all on their latest ideological bugaboo: “Wokeness.” Their […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Muscle Memoryby John Mooy So many things we do in our lives we say or think we could do in our sleep without really thinking about them at all. Usually, this memory is the result of doing something over and over often times for years. These repeated efforts result in habits, both good and sometimes […]
Bits & Pieces: Hats
by Paula Johnson There is nothing better than a good hat. It can complete an otherwise ordinary getup into a fabulous outfit. That goes for both men and women. Easter is just around the corner, and I can remember getting dressed up for the event. Having the right hat was sometimes very important in the […]
Is UConn the Next College Basketball Dynasty?
Let’s just start out with this…WOW!!! What a tournament! Both on the men’s and ladies’ side. Just an all-around entertaining, nail biting, and unexpected tournament. Who would have thought that San Diego State would make the championship game? But with UConn’s dominate performance throughout the tournament are we looking at the next dynasty? If you […]
Marcellus Memories
April 17, 1975: Citizens of Tomorrow This week’s Citizens of Tomorrow are (left to right) Troy Stephen, age 8; LaShel Elizabeth, age 5; and Jennifer Jo, age 8 months, chidlren of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kahler of rural Marcellus. April 3, 1958
‘Cats impressive at GVSU Laker Challenge
by Coach Kim Moe On Friday March 24, 2023, the Marcellus Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Track Teams competed at the Grand Valley State University Indoor Invitational. There were more than 14 MHSAA Division 3 and 4 teams at the meet. The Wildcats’ placed in 8 of the 13 events. ● 1st tied Talan Hiemstra – […]
MDARD Awards Rural Grants to Support Infrastructure, Sustainability of Land-Based Industries
LANSING – On Monday, April 3, 2023, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) awarded 22 Rural Development Fund Grants designed to promote the sustainability of land-based industries and support infrastructure that benefits rural communities. Cass County is one of 22 projects receiving support. “At MDARD, we are proud to continue to make […]
