April 20, 1950 ~ January 8, 2026 Marcia Sue Lofts, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, in Marcellus, Michigan. Born on April 20, 1950, in Three Rivers, Michigan, Marcia was a … [Read more...] about Marcia Sue Lofts
Cheers to 100 years! – Marcellus TWP Library concludes centennial celebration
Library Director Patty Buckhold, far left, does the honors in the library’s Noon Year’s Eve Balloon Drop, December 31. The event was the culmination of a year-long celebration in honor of the library’s centennial.   - News Photo … [Read more...] about Cheers to 100 years! – Marcellus TWP Library concludes centennial celebration
SMC names Dr. Klint Pleasant as 9th president
At a special public meeting on December 29, the Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees voted to appoint Dr. Klint Pleasant of Rochester Hills, Mich., (pictured) to the position of college President. He is currently the Senior Vice … [Read more...] about SMC names Dr. Klint Pleasant as 9th president
Cass Family Clinic welcomes new LMSW at Mobile Health Clinic
Rachel Schiman will serve as the Mobile Health Clinic’s LMSW CASSOPOLIS, Mich., Dec. 18, 2025 – Cass Family Clinic has announced the appointment of Rachel Schiman, pictured, who will serve as the licensed master social worker for its … [Read more...] about Cass Family Clinic welcomes new LMSW at Mobile Health Clinic
MHS Varsity Basketball Highlights – December 2025
 The MHS girls’ varsity got a break from competition over the holidays while the boys teams traveled to Mendon for a post-Christmas tourney. On Friday, December 19, the girls improved their record to 3-1 with a decisive … [Read more...] about MHS Varsity Basketball Highlights – December 2025
Happy 100th Birthday!
SMC releases President’s and Dean’s lists for Fall 2025
 Southwestern Michigan College named 68 students to the President’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. Students on the President’s List must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale while carrying a full … [Read more...] about SMC releases President’s and Dean’s lists for Fall 2025
Marcellus FFA Report for December 2025
by Morgan McClain This December the Marcellus FFA Chapter is feeling the festive spirit. Starting out this month on the 3rd Marcellus FFA members started practicing for leadership contests. We have multiple people participating in … [Read more...] about Marcellus FFA Report for December 2025
Decatur VFW Post #6248 Reverse Raffle – January 24
The Decatur VFW Post 6248 is holding a Reverse Raffle, Saturday, January 24, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 11:30p.m. Join us for fun, prizes and celebration!   Prizes you can win: • $7,500 Grand Prize. • 50/50 … [Read more...] about Decatur VFW Post #6248 Reverse Raffle – January 24
Cal Thomas for the week of January 5, 2026
Ever Again by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com How many more Jews must die before the world wakes up and does something about it? Maybe that’s the problem: the world doesn’t want to wake up as too many people are fine with hating … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas for the week of January 5, 2026
Jim Hightower for the week of January 5, 2026
Billionaire Money is Corrupting Our Democracy by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Recent polling confirms what you’d hear if you talked to people at most any Chat & Chew Café across America – namely, our political system is … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower for the week of January 5, 2026
Farm and Food File for the week of January 5, 2026
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com USDA begins 2026 down 20 percent in staff with plans to cut more by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com One of the most under-reported stories of 2025–the departure of more than … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File for the week of January 5, 2026