President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on July 9, 2024, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Welburn, Thomas, Haley and Webb. AgendaMotion by … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting, July 9, 2024
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Contemplation Corner: “God Has The Last Word”
“God has the Last Word”Pastor Donnie Brooks What a title one might say. Is this a preachy devotional about “judgment day”? Or an introduction to a hell, fire and brimstone sermon? Or something to get one’s fears “mongered”. . . so … [Read more...] about Contemplation Corner: “God Has The Last Word”
Shirley Mae Morlan
January 13, 1935 ~ July 23, 2024 Shirley Mae Morlan, age 89, of Marcellus, Michigan, passed away at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in South Bend, Indiana July 23, 2024, after a year-long battle with congestive heart … [Read more...] about Shirley Mae Morlan
It’s Show Time! Cass County Fair runs July 28 – August 3, 2024!
Kaylin Wilkins, a member of Creative Kids, practices her showmanship skills at the third annual Brightwood Farms Showmanship Clinic with guest judge Logan High. - News Photo Hearty hopes to see you at the 2024 Cass County … [Read more...] about It’s Show Time! Cass County Fair runs July 28 – August 3, 2024!
Construction of Cass District Library’s new Edwardsburg Branch is underway
Ron McAdam, Cass District Library Board and Facilities Committee member, stands in what will be, in the not too distant future, the main part of CDL’s new Edwardsburg Branch. Contractors were pouring foundations on Friday, July 19, and were … [Read more...] about Construction of Cass District Library’s new Edwardsburg Branch is underway
Advocates for millage renewals urge voters to cast a “yes” vote August 6!
Cass County Undersheriff Clint Roach and County Prosecutor Victor Fitz tag teamed at the July 16 Marcellus Township Board meeting to ask for public support of the County Drug Enforcement millage renewal. The Drug Enforcement renewal is … [Read more...] about Advocates for millage renewals urge voters to cast a “yes” vote August 6!
Four Cass County students’ artwork selected for sticker contest
Pictured from left are Nola Payton, Emily Carlisle, Cass County Clerk/Register Monica McMichael, and Andrew Ernst-Kucsera. Not pictured is Brianna Nathan-Keck. Payton, Carlisle, Ernst-Kucsera and Nathan-Keck were recognized for their … [Read more...] about Four Cass County students’ artwork selected for sticker contest
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Two Quotes………One Story The other day I came across two quotes. I was somewhat fascinated by each of them. One a slice of optimism and the other not so much. From a book by Jim VanderHei: “As a country we are … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Bits & Pieces: Coconut Cream Pie Bars
by Paula Johnson Do you love coconut cream pie, but just don’t want to fuss over it right now? Well, my farmer has been whining for a while about wanting coconut cream pie. I have several very good recipes, but a pie for gluten free … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Coconut Cream Pie Bars
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Farm and Food File
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com My childhood home had one of the gun closets across America Like most southern Illinois farms of my youth, my family had a closet filled with guns. It was just inside the living room and it … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
Singing the Chick-fil-A Child Labor Blues by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com “Summertime, and the living is easy, fish are jumping, and”… wait a minute, what the hell is this? A summer camp for kids – but with a … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist