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Michigan Flywheelers Museum 2nd annual Garden Tractor Show and Flea Market, June 12 – 14
SOUTH HAVEN, MI – Gas up those little ol’ garden tractors and head to the Michigan Flywheelers Museum for its second annual Garden Tractor Show and Flea Market. Formerly known as the museum’s Swap Meet & Flea Market, the outdoor event, which takes place Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14, was expanded last year […]
Jones-McNally: Hard Work Pays off for Wildcat Kicker
When on the field, senior Wildcat Placekicker Cordell Jones-McNally looks less like a young high school football player and more like the mature, skilled collegiate athlete he’s training to become. Jones-McNally trains regularly with former professional baseball player and WMU kicker Derrick Mitchell and credits Wildcat Varsity Head Coach for encouraging him to give kicking […]
That’s why it’s called the Bluegill Frolic! Anglers bring in the big ones and take home a trophy!
Billy Parker proudly displays his trophy as winner of the Big Bluegill and Big Stringer categories during the annual Bluegill Frolic Fishing Contest. by Thomas PuleoFishing Contest Organizer Anglers from ages 7 to 73 with experience levels ranging from beginner to expert converged on Marcellus Saturday, August 20, to participate in the annual Bluegill Frolic […]
Karr & Hutson take Top Honors in Bluegill Frolic Car Show
Thirty-two classic cars and trucks and four motorcyles were on display during the 2022 Bluegill Frolic. Garnering Best in Show honors was Kurt Karr, Paw Paw, with his 1965 Ford Mustang.Photos courtesy of Brian New Bryant Hutson, Marcellus, took the most votes as Fan Favorite for his 2015 Chevy Silverado.
MAHS Fundraiser Sale September 2
Marcellus Area Historical Society Fundraising Sale Friday, September 2, 5:00 – 7:00pm 149 E. Main, Marcellus $5.00 Admission Free for Founders’ Club Members 1909 Singer Sewing Machine 1970s Reproduction Duncan Phyfe Harvest Table and four chairs 1930s John Edwards Stoneware Selection of costume jewelry Men’s Tuxedo Lots of glassware Electric Typewriter Slide Projector Many, many […]
Cass County Historical Society Fall Festival, October 2
The Cass County Historical Society is once again holding its annual Fall Festival, on Sunday, October 2, 2022, from 1:00pm until 4:30pm.  The Historic Newton House hosts the event at 20689 Marcellus Highway, just east of the Volinia Emporium. Please join us for cider and cookies, which will be provided at no cost to the […]
Bluegill Frolic Parade 2022 Highlights
Congratulations to Rainbow Farms for winning the Bluegill Frolic Parade Decorating Contest. Frolic Committee Vice President Mike Nelson (center) presents the trophy to the colorfully clad parade participants. Who better to lead the 2022 Bluegill Frolic Parade than Marcellus’ own Super Fan Jimmy Shannon? Jimmy served as Grand Marshall for the parade on Saturday, August […]
Emergency Services on Parade
Many thanks to the area’s emergency services departments for bringing the big trucks to the 2022 Bluegill Frolic Parade. Thank you to Marcellus Area Emergency Services, Fabius, Park TWP Fire Department, Wayne Township Fire Department, Decatur Hamilton Fire Department and the Lawton Fire Department.  It is the Big Green Machine: Marcellus’ Pumper Tanker in the […]
Guard Dog Barbell Showcases Strength at the Frolic
MHS Alum AJ Shenfeld demonstrates the deadlift at Guard Dog Barbell’s booth at the Bluegill Frolic. Guard Dog Barbell is a USAPL Powerlifting and US Strongman Focused Space located just north of Marcellus.
Five Injured in Three Vehicle Crash, August 20
Sheriff Richard J. Behnke of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports that his deputies responded to a personal injury accident on Saturday, 8/20/22 at 6:00pm, that occurred at the intersection of Marcellus Highway and Decatur Road, Volinia Township. 35 year-old Elkhart resident, Janelle Miller, was traveling southbound on Decatur Road and proceeded to stop at […]
#WildcatPride evident in 2022 Bluegill Frolic Parade
Whether marching in the band, waving royally from a car, or throwing candy at the Editor, who failed miserably in an attemp to look like a catcher in front of the Varsity Baseball Coach, the Bluegill Frolic parade was a sea of Orange and Black and #wildcatpride. These young Wildcats are so fierce, they had […]
