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Contemplation Corner: “Only now and then. . .”
“Only now and then comes a man or a woman who, like John Woolman or Francis of Assisi, is willing to be utterly obedient, to go the other half, to follow God’s faintest whisper. But when such commitment comes in a human life, God breaks through, miracles are wrought, world-renewing divine forces are released, history […]
Detroit. . . Heartbreak City
I guess the old saying of “All good things must come to an end” applies here. But man, oh man…what a game that was! Yes, is there heartbreak with Lions fans? Absolutely! However, this isn’t the end Lions fans! This thing is just getting started. I know it is easy to say that […]
Hunter’s Rendezvous Planned for February 10
DOWAGIAC- the Dowagiac Conservation Club will hold its 27th Annual Hunter’s Rendezvous on Saturday, February 10, at its club grounds, located at 54551 M-51 North, Dowagiac. This event will run from 11am – 5 pm and is open to the public. Admission is free to all. The event will have a variety of activities occurring throughout the day. The […]
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com The Shameful Greed of the Solano County Gold Rush Farming can be a deeply satisfying life – you’re connecting directly to nature, you are your own boss, and you do work that’s real, benefitting humanity. But then there are the pests – such as invasive bugs, monopolistic profiteers… and a […]
Bits & Pieces: Paula and John Breakfast at Hotel Center
by Paula Johnson Family stories are the best. There is often nothing sweeter for children than listening to one of their parent’s having time with siblings telling stories of their own childhood. If grandmas or grandpas are there to chime in – all the better. My farmer has become enamored with a childhood […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The Mail Boxby John Mooy When you grow up in a small town with a father who is a rural mail carrier there are a number of things that happen. You become familiar with the people on the mail route. You probably have the experience of riding along on the mail route, and when […]
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
Marcellus Schools Superintendent shares the smiles of FFA members (left to right) Lyssa Robson, Seth Newland, and Abby Asmus after the students’ success at FFA Districts. On March 18, the Marcellus Board of Education will hold a work session to assess the district’s progress toward meeting previously established goals. The goals are reviewed annually and […]
Band Notes – January 29, 2024
Band Notes – January 29, 2024 Coming Up:Jan. 31: Cookie dough fundraiser begins!Feb. 10: HS Solo and Ensemble at SMCFeb. 2: Pre-Festival Band Concert at 7pm; Band Grades 7-12Feb. 22: ½ Day for Parent Teacher Conferences. Session 1: Noon-3; Session 2: 4:30-7:30.Feb. 23: No school for students. Professional Development for TeachersFeb. 26: No school for […]
SMC Enrollment Increases
Southwestern Michigan College, at the end of the registration period for the current session, recorded its fifth straight semester of enrollment growth over the previous year. Spring 2024 enrollment is up 11.5 percent in contact hours, with an increase of 177 students over Spring 2023. Confirming the upward trend, the state’s report of fiscal year […]
Zolman Tire to Give Eight High School Seniors $1,000 Scholarships
Zolman Tire seeks to give back to the community by rewarding leadership and excellence January 19, 2023– Zolman’s Best-One Tire & Auto Care is offering the Zolman’s Student Leadership Award, which is ascholarship for eight high school seniors who will be selected to receive $1,000.00 each in scholarship money – totaling $8,000.00. “For over 45 years our community has supported Zolman Tire so now we want to show our appreciation,” saysNate Zolman, Owner. “We seek to support young students and leaders in following their passions so that one day they will […]
