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MHSAA’s annual Sportsmanship Summit series returns in November
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Oct. 7 – The Michigan High School Athletic Association’s annual Sportsmanship Summit series will return this November with four stops across the Lower Peninsula, providing training on sportsmanship topics affecting students both on and off the field of play. The MHSAA has conducted Sportsmanship Summits across Michigan for more than […]
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 […]
Heartfelt Thanks to the MHS Class of 2026
To the Editor: On behalf of our family, I would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere and heart-felt gratitude to the Marcellus class of 2026 for their efforts and commitment in refurbishing Ray Gyllstrom Memorial Park. Many years ago, there was a proposal to eradicate the park but through the […]
Marine Corps 250th Birthday Celebration
Marine Corps 250th Birthday CelebrationSaturday, November 8, 2025Marcellus VFW Post #4054 Social hour 5:00, Dinner 6:00 PM, Program 7:00Prime Rib or Cornish Game Hen, Amish Green beans, salad bar, Baked Potato, dinner roll, birthday cake Tickets $35.00, no tickets at the door. Open to all?For one of the 88 tickets, call Dan RiggsCell: 269-587-0550 […]
SMC Narrows Presidential Search to Four Finalists
In the search for its ninth president, Southwestern Michigan College has narrowed the field to four finalists. The Board of Trustees and Presidential Search Committee received 128 applications over a six-week period that ended Aug. 17. At a special public meeting of the board on Sept. 5, the Committee recommended a slate of twelve […]
