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Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: October 1, 2026
Why Can’t Ill Seniors Get Even a Scrap of Dignity from Congress? by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com What’s wrong with us? Our nation’s moral compass, I mean. I don’t like being a downer, just focusing on wrongs, but some wrongs stand out as morally abominable, such as this one. It’s about hundreds of thousands of […]
News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library for the week of March 30, 2026
Since 2021, the Marcellus Library has hosted a seed library for the community. Seed libraries can be found around the country. They provide a variety of seeds–free of charge–to support food security, self-sufficiency, and healthy eating. This year, the seed library has been stocked to the brim with great donations from Burpee, Baker’s Creek […]
RickWorld Recommends – What we read in March 2026
Happy Spring, Book Lovers! We are back with our recommended reads for the month of March. Sarah Essex recommends: “The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe” by James Patterson and Imogen Edwards Jones. This is advertised as a true crime thriller, but is misleading because it is not a thriller at all. It is, though, […]
Marcellus Middle School students participate in Honor Band
Marcellus Middle School band students participated in the MSBOA District VI Honor Band, Monday, March 23, at Andrews University.Standing Left to Right: Miss Essex, Grayson Reynolds, Blake Payton, and Emmalynn Wright. Seated Left to Right: Lundyn Kahler, Bristol Holt, Mariah Price, and Atticus Draper. Middle School Honor Band Recap On Monday, March 23, seven students […]
MHS spring sports slow to commence due to weather delays
The Wildcats had hoped to get a start on the spring sports season before spring break, but the weather created cancellations for all but one sport – baseball. The season got underway with a single home game against non-conference opponent Hacket Catholic Prep, Tuesday, March 24. This year’s roster includes Abram Coffey, […]
SMC upgrades Roadrunner Trails
Thom Janssen, right, presents Coach Zac Sartori with a $5,429.89 check for the SMC Foundation in support of the trail upgrades. In honor of springtime, even the new Southwestern Michigan College Roadrunner Trails flexible standards spring back up like a Bozo Bop Bag if struck. The trails upgrade announced last May is dedicated to […]
SMC announces ribbon-cutting for new wrestling facility
Southwestern Michigan College is extending an invitation for the ribbon cutting of the colleg’s new 11,195-square-foot wrestling wing, a transformative addition strengthening the college’s commitment to athletics, student success and community pride. The new facility quadruples the space available to the men’s and women’s wrestling teams. It doubles the mat capacity for practice […]
SMC and WMU sign articulation agreement
Southwestern Michigan College and Western Michigan University signed an articulation agreement, February 12, establishing a direct transfer pathway from SMC’s Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Criminal Justice to WMU’s Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. In addition, SMC approved a Certificate in Criminal Justice, endorsed by the Curriculum and Instruction Committee for inclusion […]
Michigan Townships Association Scholarship supports students pursuing public service
Deadline to apply is May 31 Delta Charter Township, MI—Applications are now being accepted for an annual scholarship that provides financial assistance to today’s students who are aspiring to future leadership roles in their community. Students pursuing coursework or a degree to assist in serving local government can apply for the Michigan Townships Association’s (MTA) […]
Kalamazoo County Expo Center – April 2026
April 2026 Schedule of EventsCALL 269.383.8778 www.kalamazooexpocenter.com April VFW 6252 Auxiliary BingoPlay Bingo on the following Wednesday & Thursday nights in April: 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, and 30. Doors open at 4:30pm. Game begins at 6:00pm. For more information join the Facebook group to stayupdated! https://www.facebook.com/groups/866168380492503 Must be 18yrs old to play. Wednesdays & Thursdays 6:00pm-10:00pm Room A 04/04 Kalamazoo Indoor Flea MarketCome check out the market for some great deals and great merchandise! Choose fromnew and used items, antiques, handcrafted items, and much more! 75 Booths Available! Admission is […]
