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“My aim is to agitate and disturb people. I’m not selling bread; I’m selling yeast.” -Miguel de Unamuno by Pastor Donnie BrooksMarcellus United Methodist Churchpastordonnieb@outlook.com    Unamuno was a Professor of Greek at Salamanca in Spain. He wrote treatises, novels, plays and poetry. He was exiled from Spain after the fall of the first republic […]

PAW PAW, Mich.- Market One is excited to present the sixth annual Market One Awards, honoring organizations in Cass and Van Buren Counties that are making a meaningful impact on the vitality of our local economy.    Market One is seeking nominations from the public for the Best New Business of the Year awards from […]

BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- If you’re looking for a job, you’ll want to join Michigan Works! at their next hiring event where an estimated 25 employers will be meeting with candidates to fill their open positions.    The next event will take place on Wednesday, April 29 from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm at the Michigan Works! […]

A hemlock woolly adelgid crew member injects a hemlock with insecticide to prevent the tree from succumbing to the invasive insect. The state of Michigan today announced that 27 projects will share $2.4 million in funding through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program for efforts that address the prevention, detection, eradication and control of aquatic (water-based) and […]

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is expanding its eHarvest digital tagging system to include most species that require a kill tag, offering a modern and convenient alternative to traditional paper tags for hunters across the state. Beginning with the 2026 license year, hunters harvesting deer, turkey, bear, bobcat, otter, fisher and marten will have […]

LANSING, Mich. – On March 1, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared March as Reading Month in Michigan and highlighted her continued focus on literacy supporting readers through the new Every Child Reads plan announced in her State of the State address.  “This March, and every month, we are reminded of the crucial role reading plays in our lives,” said Governor Whitmer. “Literacy is an ordinary superpower that every child deserves. That’s why we’ve tripled literacy coaches in schools, signed […]

Focused on literacy, housing, health care in final year, Governor highlights strong record of bipartisan progress on kitchen-table issues amid national economic uncertainty and political division  LANSING, Mich. – On Wdnesday, February 25, Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her 2026 State of the State Address in front of a joint session of the Michigan Legislature. She outlined literacy, housing, and health care affordability as her top priorities in 2026. She shared the story of Michigan’s progress over the past […]

Virtual celebration highlights real-life stories across the state as families of people with disabilities praise expansion LANSING — In a historic expansion of the state’s disability savings program, Michigan today invited up to 1 million people with disabilities — along with families and caregivers who support them — to explore MiABLE, extending eligibility to individuals whose […]

Marcellus Lions Club – Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6pm Patch and Remington Present: President Estela Beaugrand, Vice President Marie Breseman, Secretary Sarah Engstrom, George Gearhart, Mike, Sherry and Aidan Durden, Tony Ruacho, Jimmy Shannon Absent: Treasurer Joel Bartram, Allen and Pat Butchbaker, Stephanie Bender-Breseman, Shannon Durden, Bart Poulsen Prayer, pledge, and meeting called to […]

Bluegill Frolic Committee Meeting MinutesDate: February 19, 2026Time: 6:08 P.M. – 7:28 P.M.Location: 115 E Main St, Marcellus, MI 49067 AttendancePresent: Todd Snider, Billiejo Snider, Chelsea Proffitt, Diane MierzejewskiAbsent: Tommy Puleo, Cindy WilsonGuests: William Burandt, Lois Burandt, Mike Burleigh, Shirley LaShure, Brian LaShure, Carter Surach Call to Order The meeting was called to order at […]