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‘Chickening’ at Elementary School
The deal was if the elementary met its goal for the annual Wildcat Walk, someone was going to get ‘chickened.’ Apparently, that was enough incentive as Principal Sarah Bischoff, “Mrs. B,” and 5th grade teacher Henry Essex, “Mr. E,” pose for the before picture. ###
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The Coach and his Wifeby John Mooy Years and years ago my parents bought Mrs. Johnson’s house which was right behind our house on Elm street. They fixed it up and were going to use it as a rental and rent it to young people who were just starting out in their careers. One day […]
Marcellus Township
Regular Board Meeting Minutes: August 16, 2022 Supervisor Koshar called the meeting to order at 6:00p.m. The board and visitors recited the Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Hess, Koshar, Mroz, Plummer, Schick Motion by Koshar, second by Mroz, to approve the agenda with corrections of adding Clerk Election Salary to New Business and Village Annexation […]
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that as the planet warms, it will be the huge demand for and use of air conditioning that will push us all over the edge of cataclysmic warming? – Joseph Still, New York, NY As innocuous as it may seem, the […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
Marcellus Community Schools kicked off two exciting, on-site career-technical education (CTE) programs this fall. CTE programs strive to combine academic, employability and technical skills needed to succeed in post secondary education and careers. CTE prepares students for the world of work by introducing them to workplace competencies in a real-world, applied context. Great Things […]
Band Notes
The Marcellus Wildcat Marching Band at the Cassopolis Marching Band Exhibition on Saturday, September 17. The next public performance is Saturday, October 1, at the Hastings Marching Band Invitational. September 28 – Evening rehearsal (marching band) 7pm-9pm (dinner provided for athletes) October 1 – Hastings Marching Exhibition. The Wildcat Band performs at 1:00pm. Report time […]
MDHHS urges residents to get flu vaccine during upcoming fall season
State sets goal of vaccinating 4 million Michiganders LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is urging Michiganders to get their flu vaccine as soon as possible to protect themselves and their communities from flu this season. Getting a flu vaccine is critical because flu viruses and the virus that […]
League of Women Voters of Berrien/Cass Counties to present Candidate Meet & Greet event
Here’s each voters’ chance to meet and talk issues and positions with candidates who will be on the Nov. 8, 2022, ballot and to do it in person. To serve voters in the new U. S. Congress District 5, Michigan Senate District 17, and Michigan House District 37, the League of Women Voters of Berrien […]
Longtime MHS Teacher/Coach Dave DeCou Honored during HOF Game
Longtime MHS teacher and coach Dave DeCou (left) was honored during halftime of the Hall of Fame Game, Friday, September 16. The board voted unanimously earlier in the week to officially name the track after Mr. DeCou. Making the presentation are board members Ed Asmus, Tim Henry, Nicki Hackenberg, Joe Tone and Superintendent Nanette Pauley. […]
Oh, What a Night! ‘Cats Dismantle Lawrence, 55-14: Wildcats Score Early and Often
The Wildcats were back to full strength Friday, September 16, and dominated the game against the Lawrence Tigers from the first quarter on. #16 Junior Cole Thornburgh (above) makes a quick check of his pursuers before storming into the end zone for one of his two TDs of the contest. by Athletic Director Don Price […]
Marcellus Athletic Hall of Fame: Class of 2022
Five former athletes and two coaches were inducted into the Marcellus Athletic Hall of Fame at halftime of the Hall of Fame Game, Friday, September 16. Photos are courtesy of Megan Schuur PhotographyPlaques presented by HOF Committee member Joe Mater, MHS Class of ’73. Multi-sport athlete Sarah (Ingersoll) Grant continues to hold four school records […]
