In honor of Black History Month, Southwestern Michigan College’s Diversity Committee and Dowagiac Area History Museum will host a panel discussion at SMC Feb. 24 with homegrown police leaders. “Looking Back and Forward: Historic … [Read more...] about SMC Honors Black History Month
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Layman’s Corner
Q: Can a Christian be saved and find favor with God by living biblically while not going to church? A: First, it is important to note that there will be many people in heaven who were not affiliated with a church, either because they did … [Read more...] about Layman’s Corner
VBCD Sponsors 2022 Backyard Virtual Symposium
The Van Buren Conservation District is excited to announce a virtual Backyard Symposium. The series is called “Building a Better Backyard: Bringing Your Yard to Life.” This is an online speaker series hosted on Zoom in which folks have been … [Read more...] about VBCD Sponsors 2022 Backyard Virtual Symposium
Treasury: Don’t Delay – Complete the FAFSA Today
FAFSA Deadline for State of Michigan Financial Aid Programs is Approaching LANSING, Mich. – Students who want to be given priority consideration for state of Michigan financial aid programs should submit their Free Application for … [Read more...] about Treasury: Don’t Delay – Complete the FAFSA Today
News Office Update
News Office Update as of 26 January 2022 The photo at right is the interior of The News office looking from the front door to the rear. While the initial plan was to enclose the front section to resemble what the office has looked … [Read more...] about News Office Update
First Fridays Return to Downtown Marcellus in 2022
Back by popular demand are First Fridays in downtown Marcellus. Committee members met recently to finalize the 2022 calendar. New this year are a fifth First Friday, monthly themes and expanded activities. Each event will be held between … [Read more...] about First Fridays Return to Downtown Marcellus in 2022
Marcellus Memories
Marcellus Ladies Basketball Team about 1897 Top row, left to right: Lydia Taylor, Jessie Beebe, Ella Schall, Dora Schall, Vera Jones, Maude Terry Middle row, left to right: Vone Kester, Edith Glager (sp?), Helen Palmer, Minnie Nash, … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The Art of Getting Stuck by John Mooy I have a collage of old black and white pictures that were taken by my Dad during times he managed to get his car “stuck” while delivering mail to his patrons during the winter time. … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Bits and Pieces: Mushrooms
Mushrooms are a unique vegetable. Though I like mushrooms, I find that they usually have little to no taste of their own. To me they add more of a chew to the dish than a distinct flavor. Though I knew that mushrooms could … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Mushrooms
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings Regular Meeting January 11, 2021
President Welburn called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on January 11, 2022. Trustees present: Simmons, Irwin, Thomas, Wilcox, Oswalt and Webb. Agenda Motion by Simmons, seconded by … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings Regular Meeting January 11, 2021
Community Invited to Healing Steps Forward Virtual Vigil
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Bronson Healthcare invites community members to join in a Healing Steps Forward Virtual Vigil in honor and remembrance of all those impacted by COVID-19. In the nearly two years since the pandemic reached our communities, … [Read more...] about Community Invited to Healing Steps Forward Virtual Vigil
Dowagiac Ice Time Festival – February 5
DOWAGIAC – A veteran 61-year ice carver will be among those returning to Dowagiac Ice Time on Saturday, February 5, as this community’s winter arts festival marks its 25th year. Twenty-eight corporate underwriters have … [Read more...] about Dowagiac Ice Time Festival – February 5