In the search for its ninth president, Southwestern Michigan College has narrowed the field to four finalists. The Board of Trustees and Presidential Search Committee received 128 applications over a six-week period that … [Read more...] about SMC Narrows Presidential Search to Four Finalists
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Seniors spruce-up MHS parking lot
Marcellus’s rising musicians showcase their skills during First Friday
Eighth grade bass clarinetist Stanley Drauch kicked off the Marcellus Music Department’s showcase of young talent during First Friday, October 3, in Columbian Park. Director Katy Essex conducts Drauch in his solo performance of the Star … [Read more...] about Marcellus’s rising musicians showcase their skills during First Friday
Band Notes for the week of October 6, 2025
After a 30 minute practice on hot asphalt and a ten minute wait - with no shade in sight - the Wildcat Marching Band bravely sweltered through their 2025 Festival show, Stay Out of My Swamp, Saturday, October 4, at Lakeshore High School. … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of October 6, 2025
Middle School Students to rake leaves for Village Senior Citizens, November 12
MHS Class of 1975 celebrates 50th
ID them if you can. . . the MHS Class of 1975 recently celebrated its 50th class reunion. Classmates came from as far away as Florida, Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas and Texas. Seated in the front row, left to right: … [Read more...] about MHS Class of 1975 celebrates 50th
Band Notes for the week of September 29, 2025
Lakeshore Invitational Marching Band Competition On Saturday, October 4, the “Wildcat” band travels to Lakeshore High School, 5771 Cleveland Ave, Stevensville, to perform in a Scholastic Marching Band Invitational. Marching band … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of September 29, 2025
2026-27 FAFSA Now Available for Students and Families to Complete Full Title
Completing the FAFSA Helps Michiganders Save Money While Earning a Skill Certificate or Degree Including up to $5,500 Annually Through the Michigan Achievement Scholarship or Nearly $7,400 Through the Federal Pell … [Read more...] about 2026-27 FAFSA Now Available for Students and Families to Complete Full Title
Turbo Talks Sports: Can Michigan Win the Big Ten?
I am sure all Michigan fans can agree that last season was hard to watch, well with the exception of the Ohio State game. The season after the much-awaited National Championship, the post Jim Harbaugh era, and the season where they … [Read more...] about Turbo Talks Sports: Can Michigan Win the Big Ten?
Band Notes for the week of September 22, 2025
The Wildcat Marching Band joined eight other area bands Saturday, September 20, at the annual Cassopolis Marching Exhibition hosted by the Cassopolis Band Boosters. Drum Majors Ally Wright, left, and Ariah Evans hold the esteemed Exhibition … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of September 22, 2025
SMC welcomes counselors to campus
Southwestern Michigan College updated local educational partners at the annual Michigan Counselor Breakfast September 18 in Mathews Conference Center East on the Dowagiac campus. Counselors received a preview of the 2025-26 academic year … [Read more...] about SMC welcomes counselors to campus
MHS Class of 2026 continues work on Legacy Project
The MHS Class of 2026 was out en masse, Friday, September 12, to continue work on their legacy project of rehabilitating Ray Gyllstrom Memorial Park. They planted, painted, and played on a glorious sunny morning. Helping Charlotte Cropsey, … [Read more...] about MHS Class of 2026 continues work on Legacy Project











