Six MHS wrestlers are headed to Regionals this weekend after qualifying in District action this past weekend. Leading the way is District Champion Carlee Osborn, top of the podium. Also earning a spot at Regionals are, left to right, … [Read more...] about Six MHS Wrestlers Headed to Regionals
SMC taps Brent Brewer to succeed outgoing President Joe Odenwald
At a special meeting on Thursday February 6, 2025, the Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees accepted President Dr. Joe Odenwald’s resignation with regret and unanimously appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer … [Read more...] about SMC taps Brent Brewer to succeed outgoing President Joe Odenwald
Girls varsity basketball wins back-to-back SW10 Conference games
Sophomore power player #22 Emma Melendez is the MHS Athlete of the Week. Melendez dropped in 18 points against the Hartford Huskies, Tueseday, February 4, and tossed in 18 more against the Bloomingdale Cardinals, Thursday, February 6-News … [Read more...] about Girls varsity basketball wins back-to-back SW10 Conference games
Boys varsity basketball rebounds after tough loss to Cardinals
This week started off better for the MHS boys’ varsity basketball team than the last week ended. After falling on the road to the second place Hartford Huskies, Tuesday, February 4, the ‘Cats fell to the Bloomingdale … [Read more...] about Boys varsity basketball rebounds after tough loss to Cardinals
Beckwith Theatre Company presents “The Odd Couple”
DOWAGIAC MI -----The Beckwith Theatre Company presents the classic Neil Simon comedy, The Odd Couple, March 7-16, directed by Toni Mayberry. The play tells the story of the divorced Oscar Madison, and if his messy apartment … [Read more...] about Beckwith Theatre Company presents “The Odd Couple”
Governor Whitmer’s proposed budget prioritizes clean water, energy infrastructure, cleanup
Lead line replacement, cleaning up contamination, increasing government transparency, and strengthening the state’s energy infrastructure are a few of the priorities represented in Governor Whitmer’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget. … [Read more...] about Governor Whitmer’s proposed budget prioritizes clean water, energy infrastructure, cleanup
Celebrating Black History Month: Surrender
Surrenderby Angelina Weld GrimkéWe ask for peace. We, at the boundO life, are weary of the round In search of Truth. We know the quest Is not for us, the vision blest Is meant for other eyes. Uncrowned, We go, with heads … [Read more...] about Celebrating Black History Month: Surrender
Collaborative UP moose study launched
Aerial surveys and research studies aim to uncover insights into moose population trends and challenges in the Upper Peninsula By Rachel LincolnWildlife outreach coordinatorMichigan Department of Natural Resources The 1,000-pound … [Read more...] about Collaborative UP moose study launched
Farm and Food File – Trump trade strategy: Big sticks, big bets
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Sir Isaac Newton–he of “For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction” fame– was a polymath who excelled in math, physics, astronomy, alchemy, and theology. And now, if … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File – Trump trade strategy: Big sticks, big bets
Porter Township – Van Buren County, 88040 M-40, Lawton MI 49095 – Regular Meeting, January 8, 2025
Supervisor Oxley called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt and Smith. Also present – Attorney Moraitis and eight guests. Motion by Bitely with support by Nesbitt to approve the minutes … [Read more...] about Porter Township – Van Buren County, 88040 M-40, Lawton MI 49095 – Regular Meeting, January 8, 2025
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Let’s Fight this 5-Alarm Monopoly Fire
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Here’s something I had never given any thought to: The price of fire trucks. Plus, a worrisome fire truck shortage! Huh? What would cause any town or city to run short of this essential … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Let’s Fight this 5-Alarm Monopoly Fire
Cal Thomas: Democrats do have a message
by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com It’s not true as has been reported that Democrats don’t have a “coherent message” and are wallowing in confusion. They DO have a message. Unfortunately for them, it’s the same one that caused the party to … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas: Democrats do have a message