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Harvest Fest Trunk-n-Treat at T.K. Lawless October 17, 2026
Breathe deeply, and you can almost imagine the cool, crisp autumn days that are soon to be upon us; what better way to enjoy those vibrant colors of nature than spending an afternoon with us at Dr. Lawless International Dark Sky Park during our Harvest Fest/Trunk-n-Treat celebration! Bring your family and meet your friends to […]
Cal Thomas: Trust – “Reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.”
by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com Polls and simple observations show that Americans are placing less trust in institutions and individuals. A Wall Street Journal story notes that the current government “shutdown” has raised the distrust level between the two parties and the president to new heights – or depths. Trust – or lack thereof — […]
‘Sleuth’ Brings High-Stakes Mind Games to the Beckwith Stage Nov. 6-10
Dowagiac, Mich. – The Beckwith Theatre Company presents Sleuth by Anthony Shaffer, a gripping psychological thriller filled with twists, deception, and high-stakes mind games. Set in a cozy English country house, Sleuth follows the celebrated mystery writer Andrew Wyke as he confronts Milo Tindle, a younger man who has fallen in love […]
News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of October 13, 2025
As our wardrobes switch to cozy flannels, it’s the perfect time to curl up with some cozy mysteries. These two light reads pair perfectly with a warm cup of tea in your favorite chair. Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery by Rachel Eckstrom Courage. When Dorothy’s obnoxious date is found dead in a […]
Contemplation Corner: “A man will be imprisoned in a room with a door that’s unlocked and opens inwards;’
“A man will be imprisoned in a room with a door that’s unlocked and opens inwards; as long as it does not occur to him to pull rather than push.” – Ludwig Wittgenstein – Culture and Value by Pastor Donnie BrooksMarcellus United Methodist Churchpastordonnieb@outlook.com What an odd thing to think about or talk about […]
Have Questions? Ask a Pastor – October 16, 2025
Pastor Donnie Brooks of the Marcellus United Methodist Church answers your questions at pastordonnieb@outlook.com Pastor Donnie, is “Christian nationalism” Christian?Part I It was difficult to find a good formulation of this question but it seems to permeate media these days. If only the question permeated more churches. There are a few ways it could be […]
Porter TWP – Van Buren County – Meeting Minutes
Election Commission Meeting – September 10, 2025 Supervisor Oxley called the meeting to order at 6:50p.m. Members present – Oxley, Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Also present – four guests. Motion by Smith with support by Nesbitt to appoint the following election inspectors for the November 4, 2025, election: Karen Churchill, Republican – […]
Home Arts Club to Meet
The Marcellus Home Arts Club will meet Wednesday, October 22, at 6 p.m. at the Wakelee Bible Church. The evening’s program is a Fall Craft. We will be sharing a memory about Halloween for the roll call. ###
SMC sets dates for on-campus interviews of finalists for President
Southwestern Michigan College has scheduled on-campus interviews for the three finalists for president. The interviews will be conducted in the Fred L. Mathews Library and Conference Center West conference room on the Dowagiac Campus, and while audience questions will not be taken during these sessions, they are open for public viewing. Once all three […]
Marcellus Community Food Pantry Supports Families in Need Through the Meijer Simply Give Hunger Relief Program
Campaign set to run through December 27, 2025 Marcellus, MI – Marcellus Community Food Pantry is proud to announce a partnership with Meijer to provide much-needed relief to local families facing food insecurity through the retailer’s customer-driven hunger relief program, Simply Give. “This comes at a time when families are facing a cut in […]
