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Band Notes for the week of June 1, 2026
Marching Band 2026 Show reveal in 3…2…1….”Welcome to the Jungle!” The 2026 “Wildcat” Marching Band Season will officially begin August 10 with Marching Band Camp. Letters will be mailed to marching band members this week with more information and a detailed schedule for the season. Please mark your calendars for Band Camp right away. […]
The Summer Art Market on the Green at Krasl Art Center expands in 2022
May 3, 2022. St. Joseph, Mich. – Enjoy sunshine, sculpture, and support small-town artists with Krasl Art Center (KAC) this summer! The Summer Art Market on the Green features 11 different regional artists in four free, outdoor community events. It is held in conjunction with the St. Joe Today Lake Bluff Artisan Fair on June 4, […]
Meth Arrest Leads to Conviction
From the Office of Cass County Prosecutor Victor Fitz Alert work by the Michigan State Police resulted in the discovery of several grams of methamphetamine in rural Newburg Township of Cass County on April 5, 2020. As a result of that investigation, drug user Betsy Collins was charged with possession of methamphetamine. Her trial […]
Olivia and Liam Top Social Security’s Charts
Duo Remain America’s Most Popular Baby Names for 2021 Olivia and Liam are America’s most popular baby names in 2021. Liam has been the top choice for new parents for five years in a row, and Olivia has topped the list for three years. Once again, during this unprecedented time, parents chose to stick with […]
Letter to the Editor
It looks like the right to abortion for women and girls could end soon. No matter how you feel about it there are things to consider. When a woman or girl finds herself with an unwanted pregnancy, it touches all of us. If the right to abortion is overturned by the Supreme Court, the state […]
Bits and Pieces: Mother’s Day and Babies
by Paula Johnson Mother’s Day used to be a simple event. As I grow older and have newer moms in the families, Mother’s Day has become amazing. Keeping up with babies is quite a job! Dusty’s daughter, Lexi, just had a baby boy, Tripp. No photo yet. Dusty and Michelle’s family added a new one […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Easeby John Mooy Sometimes, just when you begin to think the world has totally gone awry something happens that sheds a new light on something you least expected. A week ago, we drove to Rochester, Minnesota for a visit to the Mayo Clinic. If you seek medical help, advice, understanding of a situation it has […]
Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library News
We’re so excited to be gearing up for summer with lots of in-person events! In the meantime, there are many great programs to enjoy: Spring Preschool Story Hour: last session on Wednesday, May 18, 10:15 AM. Mike Fornes presents the Grand Hotel Mackinac Island: Thursday, May 26, 7:00 PM. First Thursday Book Club: Thursday, June […]
MHS Jazz Band on the Road
The MHS Jazz Band performed Thursday, April 28, at the Dennison Performing Arts Center, Hastings. After a performance and subsequent clinic, the band enjoyed listening to the many other high school bands performing throughout the downtown area. One of the benefits of participating in a performance class is taking a road trip during school hours. […]
Village Council Update
“We’ve got to get something going on this if we’re ever going to do it,” Village Council Ron Welburn remarked prior to reviewing potential areas for annexation during the Council’s regular meeting of April 26. Welburn reviewed areas to the west, east and south of the Village that could be annexed thus increasing the opportunity […]
