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Michigan overdose death rate declines by 47 percent since 2021
Preliminary 2025 data projects decrease in overdose deaths for fourth year in a row LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announces that Michigan’s overdose death rate has declined by 47% since 2021. Preliminary data for 2025 is projecting a lower rate of 16.4 deaths per 100,000 residents compared to a rate of 30.8 in 2021. This suggests overdose deaths have continued to decline for the fourth year in a row. In 2021, there were 3,096 overdose deaths compared to fewer than 1,800 deaths projected for […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
It’s Back to School Time! Teachers and staff will participate in professional development activities on August 23-25 and welcome students back for a half day on August 29. Arrival and dismissal times remain the same as last year. Half day schedule Marcellus Elementary – 7:47- 11:07 a.m. Marcellus Middle school – 7:55- 10:57 a.m. (grades […]
WANTED: Chain Gang
The Marcellus Community Schools Athletic Department is seeking one, maybe two people to work the chain gang for Friday night football games. You will receive: 1. Great on-field view of game. 2. Free food from the best concession stand in the conference 3. SW10 league pass for fall season Chain Gang Dates: September 9 and […]
Fantasy Football 101-A Beginners Guide to Fantasy Football
Yes, I know we live in 2022 and I am sure you have if not played fantasy football, but you have most likely heard of it. It has become very mainstream, and you will even see fantasy updates go up on the screen when you are watching a game. So, if you do not know […]
Bits & Pieces: Norma Jean(e)
Oquawka is a small town, about the size of Marcellus, just a short distance from my hometown of Galesburg, Illinois. It sits on the eastern shore of the Mississippi River. It was at this place I first learned how to eat a catfish. Not a filet, but the entire catfish on a plate. Yep, head […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Great Teachersby John Mooy One of the most enjoyable experiences in my life was attending school in Marcellus. I may not have thought so at the time but in retrospect, where they say hindsight is 20-20, it was truly a life shaping and enhancing experience. It was an advantage to be able to attend school […]
Cass County Historical Society News
The Cass County Historical Society invites the public to the Historic Newton House, Tuesday, August 16, 7:00pm. The monthly program features Newton House Archaeology presented by Amy Davidhizer and Newton’s Woods Flora and Fauna with Bill Westrate. The Society also reminds the public to save Sunday, October 2, for the Annual Fall Festival at the […]
League of Women Voters of Michigan Launches Election Certification Observer Program
Program ensures election certification process follows Michigan Constitution LANSING. MI – The League of Women Voters of Michigan has announced the kickoff of its Michigan Board of State and County Canvassers Observer Program. The program is meant to observe the board’s election certification process and educate the public about its role. Trained volunteer members of […]
