December 4, 1940 ~ August 1, 2025 Diane Sue Loikits, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Marcellus on Friday, August 1, 2025. She was born to the late Vine C. and Wilma E. Martin in Elkhart, IN on December 4, 1940. They lived … [Read more...] about Diane Sue Loikits
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Paul Duncan Murray
March 16, 1956 ~ November 30, 2024 Paul Duncan Murray passed away unexpectedly in his home in Bristol, Rhode Island on November 30, 2024. Born March 16, 1956, to Lloyd and Florence Murray of Marcellus, Michigan, Paul was the fifth of … [Read more...] about Paul Duncan Murray
Cass County Fair continues through Saturday, August 2
Mackenzie Schuur, WMU student and member of the MHS Class of 2024, garnered yet another Best of Show at the Cass County Fair. This year’s entry in the Vintage Restoration category is a 1963 Murray Fireball Racer Pedal Car. The restoration … [Read more...] about Cass County Fair continues through Saturday, August 2
Wightman releases statement concerning Marcellus downtown beautification project
The News received the following statement just before going to print July 29. Benton Harbor, Mich.— Wightman & Associates, Inc. is aware of the community’s concerns regarding the Main Street/Downtown Beautification Project in the … [Read more...] about Wightman releases statement concerning Marcellus downtown beautification project
If it’s August 1, 2025, it’s time for First Friday in downtown Marcellus!
First Friday event!Free Candy Bar Bingo!Friday, August 1, 2025, 6:30pm - 8:00pmMarcellus United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall197 W. Main, Marcellus ### … [Read more...] about If it’s August 1, 2025, it’s time for First Friday in downtown Marcellus!
Nixie Out of the Water: A Comic Operetta
Water, the source of all life, is our most precious resource. When Nixie, a Finnish water sprite, comes Out of the Water, the Green World is almost destroyed. Will the Queen be released from the monster? Can the Dragonflies fulfill their … [Read more...] about Nixie Out of the Water: A Comic Operetta
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Grand Opening
by John Mooy Sorry to say I missed another grand opening. This one on Main Street in Marcellus. The renovation, restoration and rejuvenation of one of the best community markets in the country. In operation since 1917. The market … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Grand Opening
Bits & Pieces: Interesting Bits
by Paula Johnson What do softening butter, early toothbrushes and Scotch tape have in common? Nothing, except this week they all appear in my column. Maybe I’m the only one, but sometimes I need more butter than I have … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Interesting Bits
Farm and Food File: ‘Why would federal policy favor legal fictional entities over individual family farms?’
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com That’s a great question and it was asked–and answered–by Jonathan Coppess, an associate professor of law and policy at the University of Illinois, in a “dismaying” July 17 farmdocDAILY analysis of … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File: ‘Why would federal policy favor legal fictional entities over individual family farms?’
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Gaza is a moral reckoning for Israel – and for you and me
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Some outrages are so outrageous that I don’t even want to talk about them. But that’s when we must speak out. Indeed, let’s rage against our government’s wholly-unprincipled embrace … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Gaza is a moral reckoning for Israel – and for you and me
Cal Thomas: What standard? What scandal?
by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com Following the resignation of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron after he was caught on a Jumbotron at a Coldplay concert in Boston cuddling with Human Resources chief Kristin Cabot (who is not his wife), the company … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas: What standard? What scandal?
Turbo Talk Sports: Does Happy Gilmore 2 Stink?
I know we are on the fringe area of sports with this article, and I am venturing into a whole other world with movie reviews but what the heck. Let’s give it a shot! I grew up loving every single Adam Sandler movie that came out. Billy … [Read more...] about Turbo Talk Sports: Does Happy Gilmore 2 Stink?












