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MVAA announces State of Michigan Veteran Benefits webpage
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) has launched a State of Michigan Veteran Benefits webpage. The webpage was created as a one-stop resource for veterans and their dependents to navigate benefits and services available within the state of Michigan. “Our goal is to ensure veterans can easily find resources and support available throughout the state,” […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
The 2021- 22 school year is winding down, but there are still plenty of exciting events scheduled for the final quarter of the school year. Mark your calendars for these special, upcoming student events. Third grade students and teachers will present the musical play, Acorn to Oak, on May 19, at 6:30 p.m., in the […]
MHS Alumni Spotlight: McKenna Terrill – It’s All About Potential
MHS Graduate and Ladycats Varsity Softball Coach McKenna Terrill (second from left) makes a point during a Little League clinic in January, “You’re never too young to start playing softball.” Also pictured is (left to right) Assistant Coach Rachael Tone, Kaelyn Wilkins, Julie O’Donnell (at rear), and sixth graders Elin Essex and Kerri O’Donnell. This […]
Village Ready to Wrap-up the RAP Grant
RAP is not just a musical style. Just ask Village Clerk Jacqueline Terrill who has taken on the herculean task of completing the Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program grant on behalf of Marcellus. If successful, the Village can complete the Downtown Beautification Project/Streetscape Plan designed by Wightman & Associates, the firm contracted to engineer the […]
Historical Society Elects New Officers and Looks to Future
Ron McAdam, Cassopolis, was elected recently as President of the Cass County Historical Society. McAdam seen on one of his many visits to the Historic Newton House west of Volinia is hoping to reinvigorate the Society with new members and activities. The Cass County Historical Society held its annual meeting April 12 at the Cass […]
Marcellus Memories
April 19, 1962 April 19, 1962: Wildcats Nipped by Centreville 5-2: In a tightly contested game, Centreville’s Bulldogs kept their top spot in the league by downing Marcellus, 5 to 2. Marcellus led, 2 to 1, until the bottom of the sixth when Centreville pushed across four runs. Bontrager , Centreville’s fine pitcher, was too […]
Marcellus Middle School Q3 Honor Roll
Eighth Grade Highest Honors – 4.00 Noah Michael Bohan High Honors – 3.76 – 3.9 David Michael Bradshaw Carlyn Lee Deer Rachael Anne Drauch Ariah Marie Evans Aubree Jane Kruger Honors – 3.5 – 3.75 Railee Buck Madilyn Christine McWilliams Preston Pries Braden Allen Wilson Honorable Mention – 3.1 – 3.4 Neve Ryan Lowery Leyton […]
National Day of Prayer is May 5
Trinity Bible Church along with the Marcellus and Wakelee United Methodist Churches join to celebrate the 2022 National Day of Prayer on May 5. The theme this year is “Exalt the Lord who has established us” with the supporting scripture from Colossians 2:6-7:6: As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in […]
Will the Lions Screw this Draft Up?
by Ryan ‘Turbo’ Jackson I don’t think I need to point out the fact that a lot of Detroit fans get very nervous this time of year. I am not picking on the Lions totally because the Pistons and Tigers have had their fair share of botched drafts. I know what you are going to […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Number 42by John Mooy When my wife sees this column, she is going to first say to me, “how do you remember all of that,” followed by, “who else but you would be interested?” And my answer to this often, “the information is from my youth, and it’s important.” So why the number 42? That […]
