MHS Director of Bands Katy Essex reveals the judges’ scores after the high school concert band’s Festival performance, Tuesday, March 3, at St. Joseph High School. -News Photo The MHS Concert Band received a First Division Rating … [Read more...] about MHS Concert Band adds another First Division Rating to its trophy case
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‘Hillbilly Deluxe’ takes top prize in Class of 2028 Trivia Contest
Hillbilly Deluxe took first place in the Class of 2028 Trivia Contest, Saturday, March 7. Team members are, back row, left to right: Josh Jansen, Wes Friel and Heather Friel. Front row, left to right: Jason Wright, Cate Wright, Tonya … [Read more...] about ‘Hillbilly Deluxe’ takes top prize in Class of 2028 Trivia Contest
March 9, 2026, edition of WNN’s The Woodhouse Report on YouTube
 The March 9, 2026, edition of WNN’s The Woodhouse Report is available on YouTube at tinyurl.com/Woodhouse-Report-March-9-2026. Substituting for host Brock Woodhouse at the anchor desk this week is freshman Akoyi Goodlow. … [Read more...] about March 9, 2026, edition of WNN’s The Woodhouse Report on YouTube
Save the date for Volinia’s annual Pancake Breakfast, March 21
Cass County high school students invited to participate in sticker design contest
CASS COUNTY, Mich. — Each election since 2024, Cass County voters have left the polls donning their choice of four colorful stickers with hand drawn representations of the region. As the 2026 voting season approaches, local youth will have … [Read more...] about Cass County high school students invited to participate in sticker design contest
March 2, 2026, edition of WNN’s The Woodhouse Report on YouTube
The March 2, 2026, edition of WNN’s The Woodhouse Report is available on YouTube at https://tinyurl.com/Woodhouse-Report-March-2-2026. This week host Brock Woodhouse, right, welcomes SMC Director of Dual Enrollment Juliann Jankowski to the … [Read more...] about March 2, 2026, edition of WNN’s The Woodhouse Report on YouTube
2026 MHS Senior Banner design unveiled
 Megan Schuur Photography has released the design of the the 2026 Marcellus senior banners. Each year Megan Schuur Photography and The Marcellus News collect donations/sponsorships to pay for the banners. Every senior in the … [Read more...] about 2026 MHS Senior Banner design unveiled
MDARD Encourages High School Seniors and Recent Grads to Apply for 2026 Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), in partnership with the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund (MYLSF), announced today that applications for the … [Read more...] about MDARD Encourages High School Seniors and Recent Grads to Apply for 2026 Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship
Band Notes for the week of March 2, 2026
Coming UpMarch 10: Half Day March 11: Middle School Band Festival, 10:55am Lake Michigan College March 21: State Solo and Ensemble March 23: Middle School Honor Band, Andrews University Middle School Band FestivalOn Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of March 2, 2026
Band Notes for the week of February 23, 2026
Coming UpFeb. 25: Pre-Festival Band Concert, 7pm March 3: High School Band Festival, 10:15am St. Joseph High School March 10: Half Day March 11: Middle School Band Festival, 10:55am Lake Michigan College March 21: State … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of February 23, 2026
SMC announces that AAS graduates are eligible to apply for Social Service Technician (SST) license
Southwestern Michigan College is pleased to announce that graduates of the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Social Work program will be eligible to apply for the Social Service Technician (SST) license through the Michigan Department … [Read more...] about SMC announces that AAS graduates are eligible to apply for Social Service Technician (SST) license
SMC Board of Trustees unanimously approves contract of incoming ninth president
At its regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 11, the Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees unanimously approved the contract of Dr. Klint Pleasant, incoming ninth president of SMC. Board Chair Thomas F. Jerdon said that trustees … [Read more...] about SMC Board of Trustees unanimously approves contract of incoming ninth president











