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News from Marcellus Township Wood Memorial Library for the week of September 21, 2026
Yoga at the Library starts up again on Tuesday, September 29 and runs through December 15. Sessions take place in the Children’s section, Tuesdays at 5:45PM. Attendees must be 18+ years old, unless pre-approved by the instructor. Bring a yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. $5 per session, payable to Dave Sivley. No sessions on […]
SMC names Dr. Klint Pleasant as 9th president
At a special public meeting on December 29, the Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees voted to appoint Dr. Klint Pleasant of Rochester Hills, Mich., (pictured) to the position of college President. He is currently the Senior Vice President and special assistant to the President at Rochester Christian University. Pending contract negotiations, Dr. Pleasant […]
Cass Family Clinic welcomes new LMSW at Mobile Health Clinic
Rachel Schiman will serve as the Mobile Health Clinic’s LMSW CASSOPOLIS, Mich., Dec. 18, 2025 – Cass Family Clinic has announced the appointment of Rachel Schiman, pictured, who will serve as the licensed master social worker for its Mobile Health Clinic heading into 2026. Schiman joins Cass Family Clinic after working at Geriatric […]
MHS Varsity Basketball Highlights – December 2025
 The MHS girls’ varsity got a break from competition over the holidays while the boys teams traveled to Mendon for a post-Christmas tourney. On Friday, December 19, the girls improved their record to 3-1 with a decisive 40-22 win over the visiting Lawrence Tigers. Junior Emma Melendez led the ‘Cats with 23 points […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools – January 8, 2026
Part One of a three part seriesWhy Do We Have Schools Anyway? Â by Dr. Michael Dunn, Superintendent, Marcellus Community Schools Public schools in the United States exist not because the federal government created them, but because the Constitution left their creation to the states. The history of American education is closely tied to the […]
Band Notes for the week of January 5, 2026
by Katy Essex Band Notes for the week of January 5, 2026 Coming UpJan. 14: High School Exams Jan. 15: High School Exams Jan. 16: Half Day and High School Exams Jan. 19: Middle School Solo and Ensemble registration opens Feb. 14: High School Solo and Ensemble at SMC Feb. 25: Pre-Festival Band Concert, 7pm […]
SMC releases President’s and Dean’s lists for Fall 2025
 Southwestern Michigan College named 68 students to the President’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. Students on the President’s List must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale while carrying a full study load of at least 12 credits. The 193 students making the Dean’s List achieved at […]
Marcellus FFA Report for December 2025
by Morgan McClain This December the Marcellus FFA Chapter is feeling the festive spirit. Starting out this month on the 3rd Marcellus FFA members started practicing for leadership contests. We have multiple people participating in contests such as Agriscience fair, The creed, and many more. The morning of Saturday the 6th we invited Santa […]
Decatur VFW Post #6248 Reverse Raffle – January 24
The Decatur VFW Post 6248 is holding a Reverse Raffle, Saturday, January 24, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 11:30p.m. Join us for fun, prizes and celebration!   Prizes you can win: • $7,500 Grand Prize. • 50/50 Drawings Only 200 tickets available. Each ticket includes one dinner from the Pasta Barr and Salad Bar […]
Cal Thomas for the week of January 5, 2026
Ever Again by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com How many more Jews must die before the world wakes up and does something about it? Maybe that’s the problem: the world doesn’t want to wake up as too many people are fine with hating Jews. The murder of at least 15 Jewish Hanukkah celebrants and the wounding of […]
