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Statement from the Village of Decatur – October 7, 2026
The Village of Decatur is extremely disappointed and deeply concerned by the allegations involving former Village Manager Christopher Tapper and the misuse of taxpayer dollars. After discrepancies were discovered regarding tuition reimbursement documentation submitted by Tapper, the Village initiated a review and referred the matter to law enforcement. The investigation determined that Tapper received […]
Marcellus Village and Township Residents Invited to Housing Rehabilitation Open House
MARCELLUS, Mich. — Residents of the Village of Marcellus and Marcellus Township are invited to an informational open house on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 2:30-6:30 p.m. at Patch & Remington to learn about assistance that may be available for home repairs. Chris Nofsinger, Sarah Ayers and Seth Carlson will be available to talk […]
Know before you go: Write-in candidates running for Hudson Memorial Board
As a reminder to voters who are ready to cast their ballots in the 2026 General Election, November 3, the names of write-in candidates for the Hudson Memorial Building Board are NOT listed on the ballot. Take this information to the polls with you or have it handy when filling out an absentee ballot, so […]
Michigan Works! to Host Two October Hiring Events in Cassopolis and Paw Paw, Connecting Job Seekers with Local Employers
BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- Job seekers will have two opportunities in October to connect directly with employers as Michigan Works! hosts hiring events featuring local employers looking to fill open positions. The first hiring event will take place Thursday, October 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Paw Paw Michigan Works! Service Center, […]
Wildcats improve to 4-1 with a shellacking of Muskegon Heights, 66-0
MHS Varsity FootballHonor the Orange & Black by catching the action during the ‘Cats’ final home game Friday, October 2, 7:00pm vs Climax-Scotts PanthersHomecoming Parade at 5:45pm Game statscourtesy of Head Coach Nate Davies Offense DefenseLeighton Osborn: 10 Tackles, 1 for loss, 1 forced fumble, 2 int’s 1 for a td (So 1 rushing, 1 receiving, […]
Body found in farm field identified by Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff Clint Roach reports that Detectives from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office (MI) and Michigan State Police have identified the body located in the area of McKenzie St. and Churchill St. in Cass County’s Volinia Township on August 13, 2026. Detectives have confirmed that the deceased female was identified, with the assistance of Western […]
WNN’s The Woodhouse Report premieres 2026-2027 season
The Wildcat News Network presents the season premier of The Woodhouse Report with host Brock Woodhouse. Woodhouse, looking quite dapper here, is joined by Akoyi Goodlow and new crew members Juulian Ahonen, Tanner Cornwell, Jashonne Robinson, Hannah Sharp, and Bear Woodhouse. The September 28 edition is available at https://shorturl.at/un5nG. Please support WNN by subscribing to […]
Band Notes for the week of September 28, 2026
Band Notes – September 28, 2026 Coming Up:Friday, October 2: Homecoming Game. Report time for marching band is 5:00pm. Homecoming Parade will step off at 5:45 in order to be on Main Street at 6pm. Dinner is available for band athletes. Wed:, October 7: Marching Band Rehearsal, 7pm-9pm. Dinner available for band athletes. Monday, October 12: Marching […]
RickWorld’s Reading Recommendations – October 1, 2026
Rickworld Recommendsby Katy Essex Calling all Book Lovers! We are back with our recommended reads for the month of September. The heatwave seems to be over; now it’s time for cooler temps and a chance to cozy up with a good book. As always, if you have a book to recommend, send the title, […]
SMC adds certificate in musical instrument repair
At a special meeting September 14, the Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees approved the addition of a one-year musical instrument repair certificate to be offered beginning in Fall 2027. “There are only a handful of colleges in the whole country that offer this,” Chief Academic and Assurance Officer Dr. Jeff Freels said. “Where […]
Iron Mountain spruce becomes State of Michigan’s 40th Christmas tree
A 60-foot spruce from Iron Mountain in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula will arrive in downtown Lansing Saturday, Nov. 7, to grace the Capitol lawn for the 2026 holiday season. LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) has selected the official 2026 state Christmas tree – a 60-foot spruce from Iron Mountain […]
