Returning SMC Board trustee Todd Obren (left) presents a five-year service pin to Matt Collins, Dowagiac, SMC’s Information Technology Support Manager. Obren previously served on the board between 2015 and 2018, and was elected in November … [Read more...] about Obren Returns to SMC Board
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Super Wild Card Weekend is in The Books…What’s Next?
What an amazing weekend of NFL football! We had comebacks, upsets, nail biters, and everything in between. The NFC side of the bracket has three NFC East teams still alive and a Super Bowl favorite of many in the Chargers are out, so where … [Read more...] about Super Wild Card Weekend is in The Books…What’s Next?
Bits & Pieces: Left-handedness
by Paula Johnson Some of my favorite people are left-handed. In fact, I have been known to be envious of friends and family who write left-handedly. I wasn’t given a name that could be made into a nickname, so I even envied that … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Left-handedness
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine
Peregrine Falcon Chicks - One of the world’s fastest birds; in power-diving from great heights to strike prey, the Peregrine may possibly reach 200 miles per hour. Regarded by falconers and biologists alike as one of the noblest and most … [Read more...] about EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine
Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
I am thrilled to announce that Marcellus Elementary and Marcellus High School were designated as Reward Schools by the Michigan Department of Education! The Michigan School Grades System assigns each public school in Michigan letter grades … [Read more...] about Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
Marcellus Media Club Reports
The Marcellus Middle School 8th graders recently put on the show, “ Romeo and Juliet,” with the guidance of Misty Welburn, the middle school drama teacher. Front row left to right: Allie Johnson-Otis, Hunter Causey, Brennis Tannahill, Allie … [Read more...] about Marcellus Media Club Reports
Heritage Southwest ISD Honors School Board Members
Heritage Southwest ISD is joining 537 local and 56 intermediate school districts across Michigan to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Month. “In another year full of challenges for public education, our school board … [Read more...] about Heritage Southwest ISD Honors School Board Members
Paw Paw Community Chorus Plans Spring Concert
The Paw Paw Community Chorus began practicing January 9 in preparation for their Annual Spring Concert which will be presented on Sunday, May 7, 2023, 4:00p.m. The chorus, under the direction of Theresa Vaughn, will be accompanied on … [Read more...] about Paw Paw Community Chorus Plans Spring Concert
DNR announces new ‘free snowmobiling weekend’
Snowmobilers enjoy a trail ride in Gogebic County. The DNR’s free snowmobiling weekend is February 11 and 12. Next month, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will debut its free snowmobiling weekend, which will allow … [Read more...] about DNR announces new ‘free snowmobiling weekend’
Michigan Releases New Fish Consumption Guidelines
LANSING, Mich.- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released new Eat Safe Fish guidelines for rainbow smelt and carp from seven different lakes across the state. The updated Eat Safe Fish guidelines recommend … [Read more...] about Michigan Releases New Fish Consumption Guidelines
4-H Tractor Operator Program Offered
Michigan State University Extension will offer the 4-H Tractor Operator Program (TOP) beginning January 25, 2023. Successful completion of 4-H TOP provides a certificate of training required for operation of a 20 PTO HP or greater, garden … [Read more...] about 4-H Tractor Operator Program Offered
Braille services and resources available to support Michiganders who are blind or visually impaired
LANSING, Mich. — To recognize the braille reading system’s impact on individuals who are blind or visually impaired and to call attention to the invaluable services and resources that enable Michiganders to learn and enhance their reading … [Read more...] about Braille services and resources available to support Michiganders who are blind or visually impaired