Southwestern Michigan College’s new Lyons Cup is a competitive vocal and instrumental scholarship program designed to attract and retain quality talent from regional high school music programs. It provides an opportunity for young … [Read more...] about Music Competition at SMC
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Marcellus Memories – February 18, 1971
Senior Mary Adams was crowned Basketball Homecoming Queen 1971 during halftime activities of the Marcellus-White Pigeon game Saturday, evening Feburary 13. Homecoming Queen 1971 Mary Adams with Mr. Basketball Paul Paolasso, son of … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories – February 18, 1971
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting – January 25, 2022
President Welburn called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on January 25, 2022. Trustees present: Simmons, Irwin, Thomas, Oswalt and Webb. Trustee Wilcox was absent. Agenda Motion by Simmons, … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting – January 25, 2022
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Black History Month Quiz
The courtyard of the National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis. Test your memory! In February 10's Bits & Pieces on page three of The News by columnist Paula Johnson, we test your knowledge of little-known facts or facts you may have … [Read more...] about Black History Month Quiz
UMC Hosts Free Community Dinner
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Perks Along the Way
I have to admit that being a writer for the Marcellus World News, on occasion, I do take some good-natured kidding. My favorite of course is, has the number of those folks who read my column reached double digits yet? Ha Ha. I always … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Perks Along the Way
Bits & Pieces: More Trivia
Sometimes knowing trivia can feel like being a human computer. Just coming up with a little-known fact can feel wonderful. Today we have Alexa or Google, but as a child in elementary school we had a component of … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: More Trivia
SMC Honors Black History Month
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
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