The Latest
Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Two-legged hogs
Two-legged Hogs Trying to Rule Ag Policy by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Warning: This is a sob story that might bring you to tears. Or make you upchuck in disgust. It’s about hogs – both the four-legged species and the more piggish, two-legged breed of agribusiness executives. The latter have long profited from cruel abuse […]
Awesome year for Volinia Outcomes School
by Douglas Mahar, Principal What an awesome end to an awesome year! Volinia Outcomes School said farewell to fourteen seniors, most of whom have spent nearly their entire four-year high school career with us. The day was filled with pride, gratitude, and more than a few tears. Every one of these students worked […]
SMC announces spring honors lists
 Southwestern Michigan College named 55 students to the President’s List for the Spring 2026 semester.   Students honored on the President’s List must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale while carrying a full study load of at least 12 credits. The 162 students making the Dean’s List achieved at […]
Band Notes – Summer 2026 Drumline Rehearsal Schedule
While these practices are not mandatory, they are highly beneficial so that you are prepared for fall. You are in charge of A LOT of music and the more we know (especially the cadence), the easier band camp will be for each of you. So, please be here. Wednesdays 10am – 12noon, June 10, 17, […]
A note from social media – June 8, 2026
Disclaimer: The following post was found on the Village of Marcellus’s Facebook page, June 8. Rest assured: The News DOES NOT troll social media for news. If entities wish to share information with News readers, press releases and/or photos may be submitted to editor@marcellusnews.com. Although this information was not shared with the local newspaper, for […]
Researchers head to Superior Maximus to investigate ‘zombie’ fish
The unusually thin siscowet lake trout will be tested by fish pathologists This month, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and fish pathologists from Michigan State University will make an expedition aboard the RV Lake Char to Superior Maximus, the deepest point of Lake Superior. The reason for this research vessel’s foray to the […]
Guest opinion: remote communities eligible for microgrid funding and technical assistance
by Val Ankeny, senior policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs Rural communities looking to improve electricity reliability and affordability may be eligible for support through the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C-MAP). The program, offered through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity, provides funding and technical assistance to help eligible communities build, operate, […]
Michigan Flywheelers Museum 2nd annual Garden Tractor Show and Flea Market, June 12 – 14
SOUTH HAVEN, MI – Gas up those little ol’ garden tractors and head to the Michigan Flywheelers Museum for its second annual Garden Tractor Show and Flea Market. Formerly known as the museum’s Swap Meet & Flea Market, the outdoor event, which takes place Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14, was expanded last year […]
Car Show July 12, 2026, at Van Buren County Museum
Van Buren County Museum hosts its Second Annual Museum Car Show “rain or shine” on July 12, 2026, from 1 pm to 5 pm on the museum lawn at 58471 Red Arrow Highway, Hartford, MI. Look for door prizes, 50/50 raffle,food, and music by the Vineyard Chicks at this family-friendly event. The museum, featuring dozens of rooms of Van Buren County history on four floors, will be open to visitors too. This year the Museum Car Show welcomes the NSRA Safety Team performing vehicle inspections. Trucks,tractors, and motorcycles are all invited. Cash-only registration – at just $10 – begins at noon […]
What’s in Store for 2026 Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff
June 2, 2025. ST. JOSEPH, MICH.] – Krasl Art Center is pleased to announce that this year’s Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff, presented by 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services, will take place on July 11 & 12, 2026, on the bluff in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan. Hours of operations are Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM. and […]
