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Letter to the Editor – June 11, 2026
June 4, 2026 To The Editor: Since 2023, Bill Huizenga has been the U.S. representative for Michigan’s 4th congressional district, which spans much of the state’s southwest including Van Buren County. As such, he was the keynote speaker at a Van Buren Republican Party fundraiser in Decatur on Saturday, May 30. That day, […]
St. Mark’s Free Community Dinner for August
St. Mark’s Free Dinner will be from 5:30-6:30pm on Thursday August 18, 2022. The church is located at 412 Cedar Street, Paw Paw. The meal will consist of sloppy joes, salad, chips and dessert. All in the community are welcome.
MHS Classes of ‘64, ‘65, ‘66, and ‘67 Reunion Update
Marcellus High School classes of ‘64, ‘65, ‘66 and ‘67 will be celebrating a Four-Class reunion at VFW Post #4054 Saturday, September 17, beginning at noon. Invitations have been mailed, but we are looking for the following people: Wanda Mead, Connie Abrams Haas, Sherry Hotovy Isaacson, Estellina Lassila, Richard ‘ Rusty” Collins, Frank Taylor, Barbara […]
Marcellus DDA Going Boldly into the Future: DDA hires first ever Economic Development Director
The “before” photo of Marcellus’ downtown with Sarah Ayers, the newly hired DDA Economic Development Director. Ayers will be working closely with the Village to revitalize Marcellus’ streetscape and economic development. The Marcellus Downtown Development Authority took a bold step into the future with the hiring of a part-time Economic Development Director. The DDA voted […]
Cass County Fair continues through August 6, 2022
A very focused Jacoby High leads his dairy feeder steer into the ring during the Junior Showmanship class, Monday, August 1, at the Cass County Fair. Jacoby’s determination paid off as he was named Junior Champion in Showmanship. MHS seventh grader Elin Essex keeps an eye on the judge during the Diary Feeder Junior Division […]
Southwest Michigan Crop Production and Irrigation Research Field Day 2022
On-farm research and in-season crop scouting and pest monitoring are important tools that researchers and educators on the MSU Extension Field Crops Team use to make connections with local farmers and agribusiness professionals. At the Southwest Michigan On-Farm Research Field Day, several research projects and in-season observations from the south central and southwest region will […]
Marcellus Memories
Marcellus Memories: July 27, 1972: Class of ‘67 Has Reunion – The MHS Class of 1967 held it’s 5-year reunion Friday, July 14, 1972, at Rosie’s Sand Lake Steak House. Class President Terry Roberts opened the evening with a welcome, followed by each member introducing himself and his or her spouse. The introductions were followed […]
Wedding Announcement: Morlan – Nilsen
Bill and Laurie Morlan of Granger, Indiana, are very happy to announce the marriage of their daughter Holly to Christopher Nilsen. Chris is the son of David Nilsen and Jennifer Schmidt both of Florida. The couple was married July 2 at Meadow Brook Barn in Goshen, IN. Holly is a graduate of Bethel College and […]
Paulette Lauraine Hutson
1943 – 2022 We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Paulette Lauraine Hutson, 79, of Marcellus. Paulette passed away July 25, 2022, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 11, 1943, in Buchanan, Michigan the daughter of Paul and Dorothy M. (Weaver) Roberts and graduated from Marcellus High School with […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
A Lazy Dayby John Mooy People sometimes talk about those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. And for me, today was one of those days. The sky was gray, it was a bit humid, and the rain drops made their appearance throughout the day. I wasn’t sure how much productivity I would realize with all […]
Bits & Pieces: Knox County Fair with Lili
This past month, I was finally (after a year) able to visit family in Illinois. John, Sue and I had Christmas and birthdays to celebrate. We met in Galesburg for an early lunch and nearly 5 hours later, we finally gave up our seats. Two days before, we all met Adam and 19-month-old Lili at […]
