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SMC alum tackles ‘interesting challenges’ as controls engineer
Five years after speaking at Southwestern Michigan College’s 2021 Commencement, Brenna Maxwell is a year and a half into her career as a controls engineer. “Being a controls engineer is very satisfying,” she said. “We come across many interesting challenges that force us to think outside the box for days or weeks. At the […]
Congratulations to the MHS Class of 2024! 47 earn diplomas in front of full house!
With diplomas in hand, the tassels were moved from right to left and caps tossed into the air with a splash of confetti. MHS added 47 to its alumni roster, Sunday, June 2, 2024, in front of a packed gymnasium. – News Photo “We have the power to shape our futures. . .” […]
Wildcats’ undefeated season comes to an end at Centreville
The Wildcats wait on the field for the coaching staff after their 12-1 semifinal win over Burr Oak in district tourney action, Saturday, June 1, at Centreville. The host Bulldogs gave the ‘Cats their first loss of the season in the championship game, 11-1.– News Photo by Kay Schten McAdam, Editor It was somewhere […]
Marcellus DDA Gears Up for a Summer Full of Fun and Community Engagement
First Friday 2024, June 7, 5:00 – 8:00pmMusic by DJ ETHERBeer Garden for those 21+(Cash only!) Marcellus, MI – The Marcellus Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is excited to announce a summer brimming with fun activities and community engagement. Working closely with local groups such as the Bluegill Frolic Committee and the Marcellus Enrichment Initiative, the […]
Godspeed, Tony! Ruacho hits the road before the nifty 50!
Marcellus Media Club members, left to right, Elin Essex, Emma Caudill, and Kerrianne O’Donnell, spent their last Media Club get together interviewing Tony Ruacho about his cross country trek that begins this week. – News Photo After two years of hard work, lots of learning, a bit of anarchy, many laughs, and […]
Middle school students donate hand made stuffed animals to Marcellus Fire Department
Marcellus Fire Chief Bobby Olsen accepts a generous donation of handmade stuffed animals from middle school teacher Dorene Budner. Budner and her life skills class used the project to learn the art of sewing during the school year. Olsen chose to pose with one of the students’ favorites, a lucky horse festooned with shamrocks. Read […]
On this day in history: June 6, 1944
Allied troops disembark in Normandy during Operation Overlord, on D-Day, June 6, 1944.-Photo source: nationalww2museum.org June 6, 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy. According to The New York Times, of the approximately 73-thousand US troops who took part that day, less than 200 are still alive and have an average […]
Wildcats win over Bobcats in district semi action, but fall to ‘Dogs in Championship game
Rightfielder Brock McWilliams safe at third in game one against Burr Oak during District action, June 1. McWilliams accounted for five steals in the game and two runs. -News Photo Senior Dawsen Lehew rang up 12 strikeouts and allowed only three hits in semifinal action against Burr Oak, Saturday, June 1, at Centreville. […]
