The Blue Star Mothers of America of Southwest Michigan Chapter #179 is currently seeking the community’s help in supporting the troops and spreading holiday cheer to the deployed men and women serving in the United States Armed … [Read more...] about BSMA of Southwest Michigan announces “Operation Holiday Cheer”
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Thank you notice – October 2, 2025
Moving Auction – October 11, 2025
Public Notices – October 2, 2025
Flowerfield Township12020 M-216 HwyMarcellus, MI 49067St. Joseph County PUBLIC ACCURACY There will be a public accuracy test of the voting equipment for the November 4, 2025, Special Election on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 6:00 … [Read more...] about Public Notices – October 2, 2025
MHS Homecoming: Wildcats to host Muskegon Heights Academy Tigers
MHS Homecoming 2025Friday, September 26Orange & Black Day! Parade starts at the high school at 5:45 and arrives on Main Street soon after. Kick-off: 7:00pm Be there! MHS carries on its long-standing tradition of … [Read more...] about MHS Homecoming: Wildcats to host Muskegon Heights Academy Tigers
Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Directive, Ensuring Michiganders Can Access Vaccines to Stay Healthy Ahead of Cold, COVID-19, and Flu Season
LANSING, Mich.—On Wednesday, September 17, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive, ensuring vaccines remain available to Michiganders as we approach the fall.Specifically, she has … [Read more...] about Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Directive, Ensuring Michiganders Can Access Vaccines to Stay Healthy Ahead of Cold, COVID-19, and Flu Season
Cass County celebrates completion of broadband infrastructure construction
CASS COUNTY, Mich. — Nearly 600 Cass County households now have access to high-speed internet for the first time, thanks to a collaborative effort between Cass County, Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC), and the state of … [Read more...] about Cass County celebrates completion of broadband infrastructure construction
Letter to the Editor: September 25, 2025
Dear Editor: I am feeling a bit like Rip Van Winkle. Remember him from childhood? He was the one who slept for 20 years and awakened to a transformed world. Is this the same Marcellus I moved into over 30 years ago? Some of the … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: September 25, 2025
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Couch
Cousin Kathy, Grandma Mooy, and The Furniture-Jumping Professional by John Mooy I grew up during a time when the furniture in one’s home was there for years and years. When I think about the neighborhood I lived in, I could still … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: The Couch
Bits & Pieces: Reunion Day Two
The former Hinrich homestead, 874 Academy Street, Galesburg IL by Paula Johnson Day Two of the family reunion began because last spring Chris called and asked if I could come down to Galesburg for Sunday, September 7, 2025. She … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Reunion Day Two
Farm and Food File: You’re not confused; up is down and white is black
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Maybe the reason you see black when people see white or you say “down” when they say “up” is because–in these troubling times–black is white and up is down. Here’s what I … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File: You’re not confused; up is down and white is black
Fall Schedule at Van Buren County Museum
HARTFORD—This fall the Van Buren County Historical Museum at 58471 Red Arrow Highway in Hartford Township is open Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 12 Noon to 5 PM until the weather goes bad. If you’re planning a visit but worried about … [Read more...] about Fall Schedule at Van Buren County Museum