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DTMB releases summer 2026 job market forecast for Michigan teens (ages 16–19)
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget has released its summer (June–August) teen employment forecast for 2026. Summer is an important time of the year for teen workers. Some of them are trying to find good jobs after high school graduation, and many others are seeking temporary work to earn money or […]
Buckle Up
Okay, here we go. As we enter a new year with hopes, dreams, and projects, I’m choosing to take a look at the current NEW by moving back in time a bit. I’m starting out while seated on that ledge in front of Pantale’s establishment on Main Street which you may remember as […]
Bits & Pieces: Board and Card Games
As we enter into the dreary days of winter, we often look for something fun and entertaining to do. Watching movies might fall into those categories, but for me movies can be limiting. I was raised with board games and the main farmer here loves to play cards, especially Euchre. For me, after a […]
Can a Running Back Win NFL MVP This Year?
The quick answer is yes. It is possible every season for a running back to win the MVP. However, this award usually goes to a quarterback. The quarterback is arguably the most important position in all of sports so one would think that they are the most valuable players of their teams. But sometimes, […]
SMC Volleyball Announces New Coach
DOWAGIAC—Southwestern Michigan College has announced that alumna Jenny Nate has joined the athletic department as Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball. The NJCAA approved SMC’s return to intercollegiate athletics in late 2020. In May 2021, the SMC Board of Trustees authorized the revival of Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Volleyball and Wrestling for Fall 2022. SMC, which […]
Ladycat Basketball
by Coach Don Price The varsity Ladycat basketball team split a pair of conference games heading into Christmas break. On Tuesday, December 14, White Pigeon traveled to Marcellus. The Ladycats jumped out to a 25-16 halftime lead and never looked back as they won 42-31. The whole team stepped up to contribute as the Ladycats […]
Newberg Township December 2021 General Meeting
The General Board Meeting, held at the Newberg Township Fire Department was called to order on December 13th 2021 at 7pm. Minutes from the November 8th meeting were approved as written. Reports: Assessor: Nothing to report Ordinance: Nothing to report Ambulance: Ambulance Director Rifenberg reported thirty-five calls for the month of November; three-transfers, fourteen-Newberg, […]
Marcellus Township Special Meeting Minutes
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 MARCELLUS TOWNSHIP HALL 13163 MARCELLUS HWY MARCELLUS MI 49067 Supervisor Koshar called the meeting to order at 7:00pm, and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call: Hess, Hutson Koshar, Mroz, Schick. THE PURPOSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED COSTS AND TENTATIVE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR THE […]
Marcellus Township Regular Meeting Minutes
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2021 13163 MARCELLUS HWY MARCELLUS MI 49067 Supervisor Koshar called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. and Trustee Schick led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call: Hess, Hutson, Koshar, Mroz, Schick. Moved by Hess, supported by Schick, to approve the agenda as presented. All ayes, motion carried. Moved by Schick, supported […]
The Michigan Department of Education encourages schools to implement a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). MTSS is a comprehensive framework that promotes research-based strategies to help meet the individual needs of each child. Positive Behavioral Supports (PBIS) is a component of the MTSS system. MDE and Michigan MTSS recently recognized schools who are demonstrating strong […]
