Sometimes knowing trivia can feel like being a human computer. Just coming up with a little-known fact can feel wonderful. Today we have Alexa or Google, but as a child in elementary school we had a component of … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: More Trivia
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Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
Last week’s weather event created challenging travel conditions, produced several inches of snow accumulation, and resulted in a decision to close school for two days. Given the obvious hazardous conditions, the decision to close the … [Read more...] about Inside the Marcellus Community Schools
SMC Honors Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, Southwestern Michigan College’s Diversity Committee and Dowagiac Area History Museum will host a panel discussion at SMC Feb. 24 with homegrown police leaders. “Looking Back and Forward: Historic … [Read more...] about SMC Honors Black History Month
VBCD Sponsors 2022 Backyard Virtual Symposium
The Van Buren Conservation District is excited to announce a virtual Backyard Symposium. The series is called “Building a Better Backyard: Bringing Your Yard to Life.” This is an online speaker series hosted on Zoom in which folks have been … [Read more...] about VBCD Sponsors 2022 Backyard Virtual Symposium
Treasury: Don’t Delay – Complete the FAFSA Today
FAFSA Deadline for State of Michigan Financial Aid Programs is Approaching LANSING, Mich. – Students who want to be given priority consideration for state of Michigan financial aid programs should submit their Free Application for … [Read more...] about Treasury: Don’t Delay – Complete the FAFSA Today
First Fridays Return to Downtown Marcellus in 2022
Back by popular demand are First Fridays in downtown Marcellus. Committee members met recently to finalize the 2022 calendar. New this year are a fifth First Friday, monthly themes and expanded activities. Each event will be held between … [Read more...] about First Fridays Return to Downtown Marcellus in 2022
Marcellus Memories
Marcellus Ladies Basketball Team about 1897 Top row, left to right: Lydia Taylor, Jessie Beebe, Ella Schall, Dora Schall, Vera Jones, Maude Terry Middle row, left to right: Vone Kester, Edith Glager (sp?), Helen Palmer, Minnie Nash, … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories
MHS Varsity Basketball Scores
Girls Varsity Basketball Scores for January 25 Centreville 47 Marcellus 16 Bloomingdale 54 Comstock 35 Mendon 37 Hartford 36 Cassopolis 55 White Pigeon 46 Decatur 40 Bangor 0 Scores for January 26 Watervliet 54 … [Read more...] about MHS Varsity Basketball Scores
Varsity Boys Basketball News
by Darcie Plummer The Wildcats traveled to Decatur, January 11, to take on the Raiders in a Southwest 10 matchup. The first quarter was close and the Wildcats trailed 11-20 after the first eight minutes. Another close … [Read more...] about Varsity Boys Basketball News
Super Bowl LVI: What an End To An Amazing Season!
Well ladies and gentleman the longest NFL season is almost in the books. After Championship weekend the Bengals and Rams are set to meet in Super Bowl LVI. I am sure everyone had them penciled into the Super Bowl at the beginning of the … [Read more...] about Super Bowl LVI: What an End To An Amazing Season!
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
The Art of Getting Stuck by John Mooy I have a collage of old black and white pictures that were taken by my Dad during times he managed to get his car “stuck” while delivering mail to his patrons during the winter time. … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Bits and Pieces: Mushrooms
Mushrooms are a unique vegetable. Though I like mushrooms, I find that they usually have little to no taste of their own. To me they add more of a chew to the dish than a distinct flavor. Though I knew that mushrooms could … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Mushrooms