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Cal Thomas: A lesson in economics for AOC
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 29: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks during a news conference on April 29, 2026 outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. House Democrats from the Progressive Caucus spoke on camera to roll out a new affordability strategy for Americans. (Photo by Tom Brenner/Getty Images) by Cal ThomasCalThomas.com I am not an […]
MHS Basketball Homecoming February 11, 2022
Photos courtesy of Megan Schuur Photography Senior Emma Holmes (center) is cheered on by her fellow Ladycats on hearing she was named Ms. Basketball 2022. (Left to right): Allie Daugherty, Lily Scoggin, Caylee Bishop-Deer, and Maddy Kimble-O’Connor. Senior Wyatt Haas receives official Mr. Basketball 2022 honors from Head Coach Troy Kahler. Mr & Ms. Basketball […]
Village Council Takes Up Annexation Discussion
“I think we should seriously start thinking about annexing property to the Village of Marcellus . . . . We’re running out of where Marcellus can go.” Village President Ron Welburn closed the regular Council meeting of February 8 by addressing those words to the Council members present. Welburn hopes to open the discussion in […]
Inductees Named to the Marcellus Athletic Hall of Fame
There are five new members in the Marcellus Athletic Hall of Fame. The latest inductees will be honored later this year during the football season. The new inductees are: Jerry Cornwell: MHS Class of 1977. Cornwell played football, basketball, and track. He was also named All State in football and track Cathy Lutz Beck: MHS […]
SMC Honors McKenzie for 35 Years of Service
SMC Trustee William M. White (left) presents a service pin to Vice Chairman Keith McKenzie honoring him for 35 years of service on the Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees. At the February 9 regular meeting on the Dowagiac campus, Southwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees presented four service pins, including Vice Chairman Keith H. […]
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Hello Darkness My Old Friend You may recognize these words as the beginning of a song by legendary singer / songwriter Paul Simon. The first two lines; Hello darkness my old friend………. I’ve come to talk with you again. . . I think of two mornings a week, Tuesday and Thursday especially during this […]
Bits & Pieces: Florida Side Trips
When the main farmer and I travel, we don’t just have the final destination in mind. And even when we have a destination, side trips are always expected. Some side excursions, however, are better than others. Florida is a wonderful place to be in the winter. It can be cool, and often windy and rainy, […]
May Erlewine brings her Tiny Beautiful Things Album Release Tour to The Mendel Center
BENTON HARBOR, MI – On Friday, March 18, at 7 pm, Michigan songwriter May Erlewine returns to southwest Michigan when she brings her Tiny Beautiful ThingsAlbum Release Tour to The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor. Her performance is part of The Mendel Center’s Living Room Series. May Erlewine is the […]
MHS Varsity Basketball Hangs Tough Against Bloomingdale
On Friday, February 11, the bleachers were brimming with fans in Wildcat Orange & Black, the gym was decorated for Homecoming, the cheerleaders inspired the crowd, and the boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams hung tough against the Bloomingdale Cardinals in a Friday night doubleheader. Unfortunately, the Cards came away with two wins, defeating the […]
