Eaton Rapids
Eaton Rapids’ old? Yes. Historic? YES!
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Deb Malewski/FAN: This is the old Daniel Gould Home (1850s) and was the first brick house in Eaton Rapids. It was also the site of the first schoolhouse (1840-53) and was the home of Dr. Charles Stimson.) Last November,...
Winter has passed
(Photo by Deb Malewski/FAN: Despite the efforts of rescuers, Winter the great horned owl, has died.) It is with great sadness that we must let everyone know about the difficult decision we faced. We had to humanely euthanize Winter, the great horned owl found...
A second chance: Great Horned Owl recovering at Wildside Rehabilitation
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Photo by Deb Malewski - Winter has gotten a second chance thanks to caring humans and the services and sanctuary of Wildside Animal Rehabilitation in Eaton Rapids.) Wildside Animal Rehabilitation and Education founder and director...
Recycle, reuse holiday items, including the tree, live garland
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo by Joanne Williams/FAN - Check with local recycling centers and tree farms, even zoos and animal rescues to recycle live Christmas trees.) There is nothing sadder than seeing a Christmas tree abandoned on the side of the road. It has been...
Survival of the freshest for almost 30 years in Eaton Rapids
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo by Joanne Williams/TCJ - The simple and the freshest is best. That’s what Mr. M’s of Eaton Rapids has found for almost 30 years.) How does a small, family-run restaurant survive these days? Yes, the odds are stacked against them....
Back on the Hill: Northwestern Sledding Hill reopens
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Photo by Deb Malewski - The thrill of the hill is back in Eaton Rapids, and residents couldn’t be happier. Now, if the snow would just return!) The sledding hill at the former Northwestern School in Eaton Rapids officially...
Dream big, shop local: Wildest Dreams Designs opens downtown Main Street
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Photo by Deb Malewski - Jennifer Dembowske (from left) and her sons Nolan and Corbin are excited about their new venture.) Dreams don’t usually come with a storefront, but Wildest Dreams Designs is proving that sometimes they...
Ranger Raven, the Island City Explorer
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Photo by Deb Malewski - Ranger Raven’s signature “and here we have...a bench!”) 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...
Library introduces 24/7 access locker
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Photo by Deb Malewski - The library staff pictured left to right: Bryonna Barton, Director; Jeremy Leik, Technology Coordinator; Emmy Datema, Youth Services Librarian; Teresa Baldwin, Assistant Director; Raynah Kidder, Outreach...
Grave deeds of kindness
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Photo by Deb Malewski - Terry Hill stands next to the Civil War monument at the Dimondale cemetery that he proudly cleaned.) “It is my cemetery now. I have kind of claimed it,” said Terry Hill as he looked out over Dimondale Cemetery...