Charlotte fireman Chris Sloan walked around the station Wednesday, Dec. 11 knowing what would take shape in just a couple days. A few toys were placed on tables, taking up nearly half the space at the ...

The beauty of summer is waning and soon the vibrant colors of fall will be ours to enjoy. As Michiganders, we seem to be strengthened by the change of seasons. Larissa Krem believes this to be true.

Just before Christmas, the Eaton County Historical Commission released its second book chronicling an interesting facet of county history. The commission’s first book was about the one-room ...

Last month, the Dimondale Business Association (DBA) marked its tenth anniversary of working to promote the many charms of the Dimondale community. But current DBA president, and former village ...

The frigid, late evening air was stirred as a lone school bus drew up to the doors of Olivet High School. The quiet was instantly broken by the laughter and elated voices of 25 members of the Olivet ...

Many in Eaton Rapids know her as Raven Rawson, Program Coordinator for the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. But to her growing audience on YouTube and Facebook, she is “Ranger Raven, the Island ...

I still remember several years ago, likely when I was a senior in high school, driving through Eaton Rapids with a couple of friends and seeing Main Street lined with Airstream trailers. Mostly to ...

In Calhoun County, where farmland meets community pride, Jordan and Lauren Mullins are quietly redefining what it means to be local producers. As first-generation farmers with a brand-new family and a ...

Two Eaton County men were honored Tuesday, July 11 for their longtime dedication to youth at the Eaton County Fair. Max Simpson and Roger Harris were each presented with the 2017 Emerald Award during ...

Downtown Eaton Rapids has an extensive history of fires in the early days. Often the problem was the tall buildings on Main Street. When a building caught fire there were no fire trucks with extension ...

Since 1906 Christmas Kiddies has provided the children of Charlotte with toys and gifts they may have otherwise not received. Originally the brainchild of local business owners and later adopted by ...

Entering his 33 rd year of practice this year, Dr. James Balger began mulling over plans for retirement. There was certainly a lot to consider after spending so much time in one community serving ...