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Marcellus Township, Cass County, Michigan, Ordinance No. 2026-002
ADOPTED: May 19, 2026 EFFECTIVE: June 4, 2026 BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM ORDINANCE This Ordinance is to establish minimum requirements and regulations for the construction, erection, placement, location, maintenance, modification, operation, and decommissioning of Battery Energy Storage Systems in the Township in a manner that promotes economic development and ensures the protection of health, safety, […]
Paw Paw Presbyterian Church Thrift Sale
The annual Presbyterian Church of Paw Paw Thrift Sale is back. The sale is Saturday, April 30, 8:30am to 3:00pm at the Fellowship Hall, 120 Pine Street, Paw Paw. Items for sale include household goods, glassware, gently used men’s, women’s, children’s and infants’ clothing, and a tools and toys corner. There will also be a […]
Bits and Pieces: Fast Food
by Paula Johnson Fast food isn’t something that I crave or really even enjoy. I think my arteries thank me, but it has more to do with a variety of good food choices rather than speed and convenience. I rather like the dining experience. Enjoying a meal with the farmer or with friends – good […]
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings Regular Meeting March 22, 2022
President Welburn called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on March 22, 2022. Trustees present: Simmons, Irwin, Thomas, Wilcox, and Webb. Trustee Oswalt was absent. Agenda Motion by Irwin, seconded by Welburn, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: All. Nays: None. Motion carried. Minutes Motion by Webb, […]
Porter Township Van Buren County Regular Meeting March 9, 2022
Trustee Bitely called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present – Bitely, Meade, Packer and Nesbitt. Also present – Attorney Schuitmaker and twelve guests. Motion by Packer with support by Meade to approve the minutes of the meeting on February 9, 2022. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed. Motion by Packer […]
Newberg Township April 2022 General Meeting
The General Board Meeting, held at the Newberg Township Fire Department was called to order on April 11, 2022 at 7pm. Minutes from the March 14th meeting were approved as written. Reports: Assessor: Nothing to report. Ordinance: Nothing to report. Ambulance: Ambulance Director Rifenberg reported twenty-one calls for the month of March; fourteen Newberg, two […]
49th Annual Freshman/Sophomore Track Meet
On Saturday, April 16, the Marcellus Girls’ freshman and sophomore track team members finished third out of twelve teams scoring 73 points. Leading the way for the Wildcats was sophomore Addie Curtis. Curtis finished the day with four medals. She started the day with a leg in the 3200 M relay which finished third; then […]
Band Notes
Band Notes – April 18 April 22 – All voucher orders for the Dussel’s Farm Market fundraiser and money are due on this date. April 23 – Middle School Solo and Ensemble at SMC. April 28 – Jazz Festival, 10am, Hastings, MI. We will be performing at the Spray Park BandShell on the corner […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
Marcellus High School is proud to recognize ten seniors who earned Southwest 10 Senior Scholar Athletes honors. To qualify for the award, high school seniors must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25, earn four varsity letters in two different sports, and play at least one sport during their senior year.  […]
SMC Debuts New Fight Song during Collage Concert
Southwestern Michigan College’s community will hear its new fight song for the first time as the finale to the April 21 Collage Concert.  SMC Bands alumni have been invited back to play on the debut under the direction of retired Director of Bands Dr. Jonathan Korzun. Korzun, Director of Bands for 28 years, 1991-2019, was […]
