Marcellus News

Police have identified 17-year-old Bryan Shelly, of Marcellus, as the person who was struck by a train and killed in Marcellus Township.

A pedestrian died after being struck by a train in Cass County early Saturday. Sheriff Joseph Underwood Jr.

Kristina Pollard was surprisingly casual about offering one of her kidneys to a total stranger, not realizing initially what the gesture would mean to the recipient.

Posted 41 minutes ago at 12:09 pm. Monday, Dec. 21, 2009 Despite all the hand-wringing and economic anxiety from grassroots government to Lansing, Washington and Wall Street, Cass County quietly chugged along, accomplishing a number of projects in addition to routine services provided to citizens.

Here are the vital statistics for Thursday, Dec. 10: Births BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL Jeff and Erika Bloomfield, of Marcellus, a daughter.

A teacher contract for 2009-10 has been ratified by the Marcellus Community Schools.

Road Commission crews are working this week to return a paved local road to gravel - the first in Cass County to undergo the process.

Moving from Colorado to Marcellus after the death of her husband in February 1998, Linda Matthisen felt the effect of not having her many relatives and friends nearby.

Erin and Christopher Mosher are returning to the place where their son Hunter dreamed of living.

The holiday season ignites the spirit of giving. Here is a list of locations where those in need or want can enjoy Thanksgiving dinner: Kalamazoo Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo: A free dinner, first-come, first served, at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the center, 915 Lake St.

Cass County commissioners usually adjust non-union salaries and wages in December.

Births BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL Jayson and Jamie Cardella, of Marcellus, a son.

A Marcellus woman is hospitalized after she swerved to avoid a deer and her car struck a tree and rolled over in Van Buren County early Saturday.

Posted 2 hours, 59 minutes ago at 10:19 am. By JOHN EBY Dowagiac Daily News CASSOPOLIS - "Unrest" postponed action Thursday night on requiring IC3 computer certification for 168 Cass County employees in 2010.

Several local residents were sentenced recently in Cass County Circuit Court: a John Kindig, 32, 18056 Marcellus Highway, Marcellus, received two years probation plus 120 days jail for possession of methamphetamine and a concurrent 90 days for delivery and manufacture of marijuana and 53 days for possession of marijuana June 17.

L to R: Dale Bowlby, Ernie Porath, Don Hamilton, Jack Colburn Ronald Troxell. Fab Masters Co.

A Marcellus youth who betrayed the trust of his grandmother when he broke into her home earlier this year was given one last chance to turn his life around Friday in Cass Circuit Court.

Cass County voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to support a 0.20-mill increase to continue funding 911 emergency service.

Here are vital statistics for Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009" Births BRONSON METHODIST HOSPITAL Tim and Melanie Carlisle, of Portage, a daughter.

Posted 1 hour, 51 minutes ago at 9:21 am. By JOHN EBY Dowagiac Daily News CASSOPOLIS - When dust stirred by discussion settled Thursday night, five Cass County elected officials had raises for 2010.