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How to vote absentee in the August 4, 2026, election
The Marcellus Schools Bond Proposal is on the August 4, 2026, election along with several other millage renewals. If you will be at the county fair or out of town and need to vote by absentee ballot, you can request one online, by mail, or in person, which will then be mailed […]
Governor Whitmer, Democratic Leaders Roll Out Largest Tax Break for Working Families, Seniors in Decades
Michigan Speaker of the House Joe Tate with Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (left) and Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced the roll out of the Lowering MI Costs Plan, which will deliver the largest tax break to Michiganders in decades. Lowering MI Costs plan rolls back retirement tax, quintuples Working Families Tax Credit, and delivers […]
Marcellus Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
Eighth Grade – Highest HonorsAbram James CoffeyMakayla Claire McWilliamsEmma Jane MelendezBrentton Edwin SearsAllison Cate Wright Eighth Grade – High HonorsMartelle EnrightCale HackenbergBlake McWilliamsBrock Woodhouse Eighth Grade – HonorsHunter CauseyMatthew Lehew Eighth Grade – Honorable MentionElijah AdamsAustin CarlsonSavannah ColleyAlexus JohnsonAllie Lynn Johnson-OtisPayton KruegerBrae NewcombSean O’DonnellDrew RobsonSerenity SingletonSkielynn Snodderly Seventh Grade – High HonorsJosephine AdamsSydney CrabtreeCarter MikelKerrianne […]
Marcellus Memories
February 12, 1975: Jim Mason, 5’11” Senior Wildcat guard, shattered a long standing MHS individual scoring record Tuesday, February 4, when he hit for 48 points during the Cats 101-54 rout of Lawton. Mason connected on 14 field goals and swished 20 of 24 free throw tries. The previous record, 46 points, […]
Ladycats Hang Tough but lose to Centreville and Cass
Senior Brooklyn VanTilburg brings the ball down court during the Ladycats overtime game with the visiting Cassopolis Rangers, Friday, February 3. VanTilburg accounted for 14 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 assists. The effort wasn’t enough, however, the Ladycats lost to the Rangers in overtime, 42-38. Photo courtesy of Megan Schuur Photography by Head Coach […]
JV Boys Basketball drops one to Cass
#54 Adam Bates plays keepaway from a Ranger during the boys JV game against Cassopolis, Friday, February 3. The younger ‘Cats succumbed to the Rangers, 59-17. Also pictured is #44 Christian Klusman, who plays both JV and Varsity. Photo courtesy of Megan Schuur Photography
Wildcats Downed by Bulldogs and Rangers
Junior Dawsen Lehew going for two of his 12 points against the visiting Cassopolis Rangers, Friday, February 3. Working defense for the Rangers are #24 Kenny May and behind Lehew, #33 Jaydn Baucom. While it was a close contest through three of four quarters, the Rangers came out on top, 55-46. Photo courtesy of Megan […]
View Master Angler and state-record catches on DNR’s new, interactive map
The Michigan DNR’s Master Angler Patch 2023 Looking for your next big fish adventure? Check out the new Master Angler Program map from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources; this user-friendly, interactive tool displays information on all state-record and Master Angler catches – showing you where thousands of other anglers have had success. “Not […]
Southwest Michigan Planning Commission recognizes Cass County organizations with 2022 Graham Woodhouse Award
Chair of the Cass County Board of Commissioners Jeremiah Jones accepts the Graham Woodhouse Intergovernmental Effort Award from fellow commissioner Roseann Marchetti on behalf of Cass County Thursday, February 2, 2023. CASSOPOLIS — As the village of Cassopolis celebrates the continued success of the Imagine Cass project, the Southwest Michigan Planning Commission recently recognized several […]
Super Bowl LVII is Here!
Wow! This football season has flown by. We have seen the Lions almost make the playoffs, Tom Brady retire…again, and a team make a run with a third string quarterback. So I think it is safe to say that the one thing we can expect on Sunday is the unexpected. This makes for amazing football […]
Bits & Pieces: The Loneliest Road in America
by Paula Johnson The other day I ran across information about the “Loneliest Road in America.” I have been down many roads across the country, and I wondered if it was one that I had travelled. As I read further, it turned out that the author was referencing a 1956 article from Life magazine. The […]
