The Marcellus Downtown Development Authority is set to continue its forward motion toward revitalizing the downtown corridor in 2024. Pictured in front, left to right, Estela Salazar, new member Erica Watts, and Treasurer Nicki Hostetler. … [Read more...] about DDA Realigned and Ready to Rock in 2024
HMB Receives Grant Distribution
The Hudson Memorial Building, 179 N. Jones Street, has been an asset to the Marcellus community for over eighty years. -drone shot courtesy of Dean McKenzie At the January 9, 2024, meeting of the Hudson Memorial Building, Chairman … [Read more...] about HMB Receives Grant Distribution
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Let’s Send All Billionaires to Mars! Unfortunately, in the short time we homo sapiens have existed on this 4.5 billion-year-old Planet Earth, we have trashed the place. Climate change, … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How much “old-growth” forest is left in the U.S. today and what are we doing to protect … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
Marcellus Community Food Pantry says, “Thank you and Happy New Year!”
SMC Adding Rooms to Residence Halls
The Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees decided at its regular meeting on Jan. 10 to add new rooms and a total of 36 beds to the three existing residence halls on the Dowagiac campus, expanding capacity to address growing … [Read more...] about SMC Adding Rooms to Residence Halls
Heritage Southwest ISD Honors School Board Members
Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District is joining 537 local and 56 intermediate school districts across Michigan to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Month. “In another year full of challenges for public … [Read more...] about Heritage Southwest ISD Honors School Board Members
Bluegill Frolic Committee Meeting Minutes, January 9, 2024
Amy Segerdahl called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm. Attendance:Present: Jessica Jarrard, Brian New, Amy Segerdahl, Michelle Drake, Chelsea Proffit, Cary Hansen and Todd SnyderAbsent: Amberly Ware, Mary Morlan, Anne Dean, Shawnie, Cathy … [Read more...] about Bluegill Frolic Committee Meeting Minutes, January 9, 2024
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings, Regular Meeting, December 28, 2023
President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on December 28, 2023, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Welburn, Haley and Webb. Trustee Thomas was … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings, Regular Meeting, December 28, 2023
Porter Township, Van Buren County, Regular Meeting, December 13, 2023
Supervisor Oxley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present – Meade, Oxley, Bitely and Nesbitt. Also present – Attorney Christopher Moraitis and ten guests. Moment of silence to remember Harold Schuitmaker, … [Read more...] about Porter Township, Van Buren County, Regular Meeting, December 13, 2023
Public Notices
Do You Need a New or Replacement Social Security Card?
By Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist If you need a new or replacement Social Security card, we’ve got great news! You may be able to complete, or at least start, your application on our website – and, if … [Read more...] about Do You Need a New or Replacement Social Security Card?