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Guest Opinion: How to identify new and emerging leaders
by Audra Espinoza, senior managerCenter for Rural Affairs Every thriving small town has one thing in common: people who are willing to step up, invest their time, and work alongside others to make their community better. Strong leaders don’t just keep good work moving forward. They inspire others, build momentum, and help shape a […]
A weekend of frosty fun at the 2026 Ice Fest, Feb. 6-8
ST. JOSEPH, Mich. —St. Joseph, Mich, is renowned as a four-season water wonderland, with Lake Michigan and nearby rivers and inland lakes. This time of year, the city’s focus turns to frozen water during the 2025 Ice Fest. Presented by Silver Beach Pizza, February 6-8. Professional ice carving, Ice Wars, a Scavenger Hunt and Ice […]
Marcellus Township – December 16, 2025
Regular Board Meeting Minutes – December 16, 2025 Supervisor Koshar called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Brian Lamoreaux. Roll Call: Koshar, Mroz, Schick, Hess, and Plummer Motion by Hess, seconded by Schick, to approve the agenda of the December 16, 2025, meeting. All Ayes – motion carried […]
Township talks trash and like the Phoenix the old dump may rise again
by Kay Schten McAdam, EditorThe Marcellus News There is no such thing as ‘away.’ When we throw anything away, it must go somewhere. – Annie Leonard, authorand former Executive Director of Greenpeace International But where is that somewhere for Marcellus area residents? If Marcellus Township’s application for grant funds through Michigan’s Department of […]
Cass District Library to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Edwardsburg Branch
Rendering of the new Cass District Library Edwardsburg Branch EDWARDSBURG, MI – [January 22, 2026] – The Cass District Library (CDL) is thrilled to announce a date for the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art Edwardsburg Branch. Community members are invited to attend the celebration and experience the modern facility that will serve as […]
Cass County Board of Commissioners approve 2026 committee assignments
The Cass County Board of Commissioners. In front, left to right, Sam Barrera, District 6; Michael Grice, District 5; Alan Northrop, District 3, and Roseann Marchetti, District 7. In back, left to right, Thomas Langley, District 1, James Lawrence, Vice Chair, District 2; Jeremiah Jones, Chair, District 4, and RJ Lee, District 8. CASS COUNTY, […]
Standing Together: Anishinaabek Caucus Supports Tribal Nations Amidst ICE Actions
LANSING, MI January 17, 2025– The Anishinaabek Caucus of the Michigan Democratic Party stands in firm solidarity with Tribal Nations across Michigan in expressing profound concern over the alarming treatment of Native American citizens by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Recent events have made it painfully clear that Indigenous people—who are U.S. citizens by […]
Turbo Talks Sports: Who is Drew Petzing?
I think all Lions fans are disappointed that they are not playing any more this season. They entered the season with such high hopes only to fall short and not make the playoffs. There were rumblings of Dan Campbell being fired amongst almost every other coach as well as trading Jared Goff for a bag […]
SMC launches ‘Room to Grapple’ fundraising campaign
Rendering of the new Southwestern Michigan College wrestling facility. Southwestern Michigan College has launched a new fundraising campaign called “Room to Grapple” with a goal of $200,000 to potentially name its new wrestling room after Hall of Fame Coach James J. Judd. Room to Grapple is a mini-campaign within the larger Room to Grow campaign […]
