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Memorial Day 2026 – Remember and Honor
 The VFW Post 4054 Honor Guard paid solemn tribute to fallen veterans during the annual Memorial Day ceremony at Bly Cemetery, May 25. Left to right are Gary Primm, Tyge Romig, Jimmy Blanchard, Hank Preis, Steve Northrop, Royce Ryan, Tony Ruacho, and Officer of the Day Larry Romig. -News Photo After a weekend’s worth […]
CCCD Welcomes New District Administrator
Lori Whitmyer, the new Cass County Conservation District Administrator CASSOPOLIS—The Cass County Conservation District located in Cassopolis Michigan is pleased to announce Mrs. Lori Whitmyer (right) as our new District Administrator. Lori is a lifelong resident of Cass County with a strong background in agriculture and conservation. Living on her family farm, Lori knows firsthand […]
Marcellus Media Club
by Kacie Karn6th GradeMarcellus Media Club
Band Notes
Band Notes for the Week of March 21 Important Dates and Information: March 31 – Last day of the third marking period. April 1-8 – Spring Break April 28 – Jazz Festival, 10am, Hastings, MI April 23 – Middle School Solo and Ensemble at SMC May 25 – Spring Band Concert, 7pm. This concert is […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
The Marcellus Board of Education recognizes that good nutrition and regular physical activity affect the health and well-being of the district’s students. Furthermore, research concludes that there is a positive correlation between a student’s health and well-being and his/her ability to learn. Marcellus Community Schools understands that schools can play an important role in the […]
You and Your Family May be Eligible for Increased SS Benefits
By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist We know your circumstances may change after you apply — or become eligible — for benefits. If you, or a family member, receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), certain life changes could increase your benefit amount. As part of our Potential Entitlement initiative, we […]
Treasury: State Individual Income Tax Returns Due in Less Than a Month
Check Refund Status, Ask Questions with Treasury eServices LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury) is reminding taxpayers that state individual income tax returns are due in less than a month. State individual income tax returns must be filed electronically or postmarked through the U.S. Postal Service by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April […]
2022 Fishing License Season begins April 1; New Underwater Spearfishing Licenses Available
For anglers eager to hit the water, a reminder that Michigan’s new license season – the 2022 fishing license season – starts Friday, April 1. Licenses for the 2022 season are valid through March 31, 2023, and can be purchased at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses. Anyone buying a fishing license online will have the opportunity to sign up […]
Michigan Women’s Commission Encourages Women to Run for Office Ahead of April 19 Filing Deadline
Studies show that women in leadership roles tend to bring to greater economic gains; can help move Michigan’s economy forward LANSING, Mich.—Following new research showing that Michigan women are underrepresented in elected county commission seats, alongside other studies showing women are underrepresented in the state legislature and elected municipal offices, the Michigan Women’s Commission encourages […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Spring is Here by John Mooy This morning as we sat in the living room and watched the full moon, we realized it was the first day of spring. While I stepped outside early this morning to check the weather it was still very cold with the temperature at the time below the freezing mark. […]
Bits and Pieces: Car Models in Florida
Of the many ways that the Gulf coast of Florida differs from Marcellus, one that I found interesting was the variety of expensive automobiles on the road. I have mentioned the many games our family created to keep my brother John and me entertained on trips. One that I still use, not as a game, […]
