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A hearty thank you from the 2026 Bluegill Frolic Committee
The Bluegill Frolic 2026 would love to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone that made 2026 a huge success. Where do we begin? Thank You to our Premier Sponsors A Huge Thank you to our Marcellus Downtown Development Authority for their very generous donation of $10,000. Donating to our Website: 36 Lakes […]
Bits & Pieces: April Trivia
by Paula Johnson April’s birthstone is the diamond. Let’s see how you sparkle with this trivia quiz. Questions: 1. Where or when did the U.S. record snowfall occur? 2. What do we call a baby puffin? 3. How are New York City subway cars repurposed? 4. What is antimeria? 5. How is Tornado Juice real? […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories: Hockey Mecca
John’s sister, Susan Mooy, with Mr. Hockey – Gordie Howe I have no idea how many people in Marcellus follow hockey or are aware of the fellow who is about to break the all time goal scoring record. His name is Alexander Ovechkin and he plays for the Washington Capitals. To ardent hockey fans Ovechkin […]
News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of April 14, 2025
If you love historical fiction and strong, female heroines, be sure to check out these new titles at the library: The Sirens by Emilia Hart. A spellbinding novel about sisters separated by centuries, but bound together by the sea, from the author of the runaway New York Times bestseller Weyward. 2019: Lucy awakens from […]
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How will Trump pulling the U.S. out of the Paris climate accord affect international efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions? — Paul B., Houston, TX The Paris Climate Accord, established in 2015, is a global agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit temperature rise […]
Contemplation Corner: “The theological virtue of hope . . .
“The theological virtue of hope is the patient and trustful willingness to live without closure, without resolution, and still be content and even happy because our Satisfaction is now at another level, and our Source is beyond ourselves.” – Richard Rohr by Pastor Donnie BrooksMarcellus United Methodist Church Richard Rohr is a Franciscan priest. […]
Construction at SMC includes new wrestling room and expansion of music facilities
Southwestern Michigan College announced two construction projects today: an expansion of the Charles O. Zollar Building to include a brand-new wrestling room for the Roadrunners and upgrades to the Dale A. Lyons Building to improve music facilities for faculty, students and the community. “For over a decade, SMC’s mission has included giving our students a […]
Michigan 4-H license plate now available to drivers
Support Michigan 4-H and show your 4-H pride by purchasing a Michigan 4-H license plate. Michigan drivers have a new way to show their 4-H pride while supporting 4-H youth development programming: through the purchase of the newly released Michigan 4-H license plate. Available at the Michigan Secretary of State, the plate prominently displays the signature 4-H clover […]
SMC and WMU sign social work agreement
Southwestern Michigan College and Western Michigan University signed a social work articulation agreement April 7 formalizing a longstanding informal partnership. The agreement signed by retiring SMC Dean of Arts and Sciences Dr. Keith Howell and WMU Dean of the College of Health and Human Services Dr. Lillian Smith takes effect immediately. “It’s a really great […]
MICHIGAN WORKS! TO HOST JOB FAIR
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, May 8 from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm at the Michigan Works! Service […]
