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MHS Band Notes for the week of September 7, 2026
Wildcat Band AlumniHomecoming is Friday, October 2! Any and all Wildcat Band alumni who would like to march in the parade and perform in Pre-Game, please contact Band Director Katy Essex before September 20 in case flip folders and lyres need to be ordered or if music needs to be copied. Report time for alumni […]
As I See It: Marcellus’ quasi-DDA launches massive 3-pointer for the win . . .
Former Marcellus DDA members, Erica Watts, at podium, and Seth Carlson, left, welcome a packed house at Patch & Remington to a nonpolitical Community-led Listening Session, Thursday, June 12. – News Photo As I See ItKay Schten McAdam, EditorTaxpayer, Village of Marcellus Like the mythical golden bird, a quasi-Downtown Development Authority has risen to lead […]
$2.6M secured to support southwest Michigan employers
BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren has secured $2.26M in competitive grants from the State of Michigan’s Going PRO Talent Fund to help 40 local employers enhance their workforce. The grants awarded provide funds to local employers for training, developing, and retaining employees. “The Going PRO Talent Fund continues to […]
Team RickWorld Reads of the Week for June 16, 2025
Time for Team RickWorld’s reads of the week! The Team is participating in the Marcellus Library’s Read Through the Decades Challenge now until the Noon Year’s Eve Party on December 31. To learn how you can participate, just visit the library. Justin Ware: Big Bad Wool by Jeonie Swann. A sheep detective story sequel to […]
This week in Marcellus’ Culinary History
It’s time to move to the Breads category in this installment of “This Week in Marcellus’ Culinary History.” The recipes are printed as published 46 years ago in the Home Arts of Cooking Marcellus Centennial Cookbook, 1879-1979. Bon Appétit! Chris Copenhaver’s Brown Bread 4 cups flour – approximateMix together:1 cup dates or raisins2 cups boiling […]
Wildcats earn five spots on SW10 Baseball All-Conference squads
Congratulations to Wildcat pitcher Abram Coffey for being selected to the Division 4 All-State Second Team as chosen by the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association!#WildcatNation Five members of the MHS Varsity Baseball team are receiving recognition as members of the SW10 Baseball All-Conference Squads. Listed on the First Team are Abram Coffey, Cale Hackenberg, […]
Traditional Archery Weekend at Dowagiac Conservation Club
DOWAGIAC- The Dowagiac Conservation Club located at 54551 M-51 North, Dowagiac will host the 4th Annual Traditional Archery Shoot Friday, June 27 to Sunday, June 29. This 3-day event runs Friday and Saturday, 8am-dusk, and Sunday 8am-1pm. Admission for adults is $15 a day or $25 for a weekend pass. Kids 16 and under are […]
Turbo Talks Sports: Are the Yankees Falling Apart?
by Ryan ‘Turbo Jackson Aside from the Tigers success this season, in the American League the next best team has been the Yankees all season. They have a high-flying offense and even though their ace went down before the season started, they have had pitching contributions coming from guys they couldn’t rely on in the […]
Michigan Works! to hold Job Fair in July
BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- If you’re looking for a job, you’ll want to join Michigan Works! at their next job fair where an estimated 25 employers will be meeting with candidates to fill their open positions. The next event will take place on Thursday, July 10 from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm at the Michigan Works! […]
SMC seeks community input into search for new president – Board adopts balanced budget
As Southwestern Michigan College begins searching for its ninth president, the community is invited to participate in this important process. Community members and students are asked to attend a work session at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Mathews Conference Center West in Fred Mathews Library, 58900 Cherry Grove Road, Dowagiac. College trustees hope […]
