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Underground Railroad Days, July 11 and 12, 2026
Michigan and Cass County Fulfilled the Promise of 1776 Declaration of Independence “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, than they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness.” Underground Railroad was active in Cass County (Calvin, Porter, […]
Cass County Animal Control Joins Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope Event
CASSOPOLIS — BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, aims to bring hope to shelter pets this holiday season with its “Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope” adoption event through December 11. BISSELL Pet Foundation sponsors reduced adoption fees of $50 or less per cat or dog during each […]
Registration open for Becoming an Outdoors-Woman in the Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced today registration is open for the annual February Becoming an Outdoors-Woman winter weekend event, as well as several smaller “Beyond BOW” activities. The winter weekend, set for Feb. 24-26, 2023, is for women 18 and older who are seeking an opportunity to improve their outdoor skills in a […]
Christmas in the Village – Saturday, December 10, 2022
Christmas in the Village, sponsored by the Bluegill Frolic Committee, is Saturday, December 10. Activities include the FFA’s Breakfast with Santa in the high school cafeteria from 8:00am – 11:00am, followed by the Lions Club drive-thru lunch between 11:00am and 1:00pm. Craft vendors can be found at Regina’s beginning at 3:00pm and at Delightful Designs […]
Michigan Education Trust College Credits Will Look Good Under the Tree this Holiday Season
The State’s 529 Prepaid Tuition Savings Program is a Forever Gift for Your Loved Ones LANSING — Just in time for the holidays, the Michigan Education Trust (MET) has the perfect gift guaranteed to stand the test of time — college credits. “Forget about Black Friday or Cyber Monday to find a bargain you can’t […]
Michigan’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase on January 1, 2023
LANSING, Mich. – On January 1, 2023, Michigan’s minimum wage rate will increase from $9.87 to $10.10 per hour as set by Michigan’s Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act of 2018 establishing the annual schedule of increases. Effective January 1, 2023: • The minimum hourly wage will increase to $10.10 • The 85% rate for minors […]
Marcellus Ladycats Varsity Basketball: Unfinished Business
Senior Maddie O’Connor gets some preseason practice in during a scrimmage against Watervliet, Wednesday, November 23. When asked, O’Connor had a short statement about the team’s goals for this season: “District Championship.” The Marcellus Ladycats Varsity Basketball team’s 2022-2023 season is underway and one thing is clear – they want more. Coach Don Price and […]
Jones-McNally: All American
MHS Senior, 1st Team All State for the second year in a row, preferred walk-on for the University of Michigan football team, and now – All-American. Cordell Jones-McNally is set to play in the Blue-Grey All American Bowl, in Dallas, Texas, December 19. Tucked between Glendale, Missouri, and Maclay, Florida on the East Team roster […]
Council Completes Roster: Ready to ‘Play Ball’
The Marcellus Village Council swore-in two ‘new’ members during its regular meeting, November 22. Ron Welburn stepped up to the plate to fill a vacancy even though he did not seek re-election this year. Also joining the Council is Sarah Engstrom, who is active in the Marcellus Lions Club and a member of the Marcellus […]
Community Announcements
Marcellus Lions Club Drive thru Meal for Senior Citizens and families Home Arts Club to MeetThe Home Arts Club will meet on Monday, December 5, at The Rock. The meeting will begin at 5:30 for cocktail hour with dinner at 6:30. Members are asked to bring a book with a Christmas theme for an exchange. […]
Marcellus Memories
Marcellus Memories – December 26, 1874courtesy of Cass District Library’s Local History Branch, Cassopolis From the Marcellus Messenger, December 26, 1874: Sojourner Truth, who lectured here some two years ago, is now traveling in Indiana. her lectures are reported as being well attended. Age, in some localities, commands respect. An effort is being made by […]
