Three senior varsity basketball players were recognized during the last home game of the regular season, Thursday, March 3. The crowd honored and thanked Captain Wyatt Haas, AJ Evans, and Caleb Adams for their contributions to the athletic … [Read more...] about Senior Wildcats Honored March 3
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State Powerlifting Results
MHS Varsity Powerlifters who competed at state competition, February 26. Top Row (left to right): Emma Holmes, Aurora Carney, Maddie Smith Bottom Row (left to right): Coach Katie Marsh and Coach Tanya Marsh by Megan … [Read more...] about State Powerlifting Results
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
Last Monday, February 28, students and staff arrived at school to find hateful and repulsive graffiti and vandalism at our elementary and high schools. Shocked and disgusted are two terms that describe how I and many others felt upon … [Read more...] about Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
MAHS Museum Update
A small piece of Marcellus' history: the Stone House under construction (1898-1904) on West Main Street, Marcellus. The home is on the National Register of Historic Places. Thanks to the prompting in last week’s News by columnists John … [Read more...] about MAHS Museum Update
Bits and Pieces: Florida Fishing 2022
Curt Johnson gets his fish in Clearwater, Florida The family angler/main farmer loves to do Gulf fishing. When we first arrived in Florida this year, the weather was difficult for good fishing. It was cold by Florida standards and the … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Florida Fishing 2022
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Decency by John Mooy There are times when I’m compelled to look for acts which indicate the good in humanity. I’m in one of those times at this moment. I’m saddened as I’m sure you are by what’s happening in the Ukraine, a world away … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Voss Chosen 1st Runner-up in Miss Heart Pageant
Abby Voss, left, was chosen 1st Runner-up in the Miss Heart Pageant, February 27, at Lakeshore High School. Taylor Palmer, center, is the 2022 Miss Heart. Gabrille Munson, Dowagiac, is 2nd runner-up. On Sunday, February 27, Taylor Palmer … [Read more...] about Voss Chosen 1st Runner-up in Miss Heart Pageant
Roger Lee Swartz
July 25, 1943 -Â March 06, 2022 Roger Lee Swartz, age 78 of Marcellus, Michigan passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022. Roger, son of Homer K. Swartz and Maxine Lucille Kahler, was born July 25, 1943 in Three Rivers, Michigan. He … [Read more...] about Roger Lee Swartz
Marion Lucille Furtenbaugh
May 2, 1928 ~ February 14, 2022 Marion Lucille Furtenbaugh, age 93 of Marcellus passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 in Three Rivers. Marion was born in Cassopolis, Michigan on May 2, 1928 the daughter of Clifford J and Jane Ann … [Read more...] about Marion Lucille Furtenbaugh
MHS Students Inducted into National Technical Honor Society
The National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony was held at the Van Buren Tech Center. Congratulations to the new inductees of the National Technical Honor Society: In the back row left to right: Nolan Robinson, Travis Marsh, … [Read more...] about MHS Students Inducted into National Technical Honor Society
Ladycats Sail Through First Round of District Play
#54 Senior Jenna Wells, always tough on defense, keeps her eye on Howardsville Christian’s #14 Katie Evans, as does #40 Lily Scoggin. The Ladycats executed their game plan Monday, Feb. 28, and dismantled the Eagles 44-20. The Ladycats … [Read more...] about Ladycats Sail Through First Round of District Play
DDA Realigns Officers – Welcomes New Member
The Downtown Development Authority continues to evolve with the realignment of officers and the appointment of a new member. At the February 24 meeting, rescheduled from February 10, Sarah Ayers, co-founder of Patch & Remington, … [Read more...] about DDA Realigns Officers – Welcomes New Member