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SMC adds certificate in musical instrument repair
At a special meeting September 14, the Southwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees approved the addition of a one-year musical instrument repair certificate to be offered beginning in Fall 2027. “There are only a handful of colleges in the whole country that offer this,” Chief Academic and Assurance Officer Dr. Jeff Freels said. “Where […]
Porter Township – Van Buren County – March 16, 2026
Trustee Bitely called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present – Bitely, Nesbitt, Packer, and Smith. Also present – Attorney Moraitis and seven guests. Motion by Packer with support by Nesbitt to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on February 11, 2026. Voice vote – all yes. Motion passed. Motion […]
Earth Talk: Motor boats
Motor boats cause a lot of water and air pollution but the industry has been slow to get more sustainable. Credit: Pexels.com. Dear EarthTalk: Do motorboats still spew a lot of toxins into water? What’s being done to clean them up and are newer engine models greener than the past or not? — G.H., via email In […]
Car crashes into Big Tony’s April 9
Sheriff Clint Roach reports that on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at approximately 1231 hours, Deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a single vehicle crash at 290 S. Centre St. in Marcellus Village, Cass County, Michigan. The investigation shows that Wesley Cummings, (35 yrs old of Marcellus, MI) was Southbound on […]
10th Annual Cass County Regional Gallery exhibit seeks entries
After five years and nine exhibits, Cass County Regional Gallery is still attracting artists from all over Michiana. The Gallery is hosting its 10th exhibit at the Cass County Administration Building from Saturday, May 9 through Friday July 31. We would love to see our prior participants again, along with our devoted regulars and the […]
Van Buren County Museum Season Opening is May 1
Van Buren County Historical Museum, 58471 Red Arrow Hwy., Hartford, MI, will open its 2026 season at noon on Friday, May 1, with dozens of rooms on four floors all full of County history. Everyone will find something interesting at the County Museum this year. Its 2026 spring, summer, and fall schedule remains […]
Band Notes for the week of April 13, 2026
The MHS Jazz Band traveled to Coloma High School, Monday, April 13, for the MSBOA District VI Jazz Festival. Pictured, back row, left to right, Ryder Cornwell, Clayton First, Elijah Weeks, Band Director Katy Essex, Elin Essex, Jamarion Robinson, and Carlyn Deer. Front row, left to right, Caleb Berger, Akoyi Goodlow, Mayu Uga, Ariah Evans, […]
WNN’s The Woodhouse Report returns from spring break
WNN’s The Woodhouse Report with host Brock Woodhouse is back. Catch the April 13, 2026, edition on YouTube at tinyurl.com/Woodhouse-Report-April-13-2026. This week’s correspondents are Aiden Cadwell, Charlotte Cropsey, Memory Sylvester, Morgan McClain, and Keira Sharp. Many thanks to Chelsea’s Creations by Chelsea Reingardt for the great graphic! ###
$6 million in Going PRO Talent Fund grants now available to strengthen Michigan’s workforce and economy
More than 241,600 Michigan workers and 8,966 businesses have benefited from Going PRO Talent Fund support to date LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) today announced applications have opened for Fiscal Year 2026 Cycle 2 of the Going PRO Talent Fund, a statewide program that helps Michigan businesses strengthen the economy […]
Southwestern Michigan College celebrated completion of its new wrestling facility April 8, packing the 125-capacity bleachers festooned with balloons.
Guest speaker Kayla Miracle (pictured), two-time Olympian (Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024) for Team USA from Culver Academy in Culver, Ind., who lives in Phoenix, Ariz., said, “A rising tide raises all boats. You guys are a rising tide for other programs and schools to follow. I’m really grateful to witness it. Go Roadrunners!” Winner of […]
