Eaton Rapids
Devin Milheim named Eaton Rapids Athletic Director
Dan LaLone Contributing Writer (Photo provided - Devin Miheim, ERPS Athletic Director & H.S. Wrestling Coach, son Braxton & wife Ashley. Eaton Rapids Public Schools has appointed Devin Milheim as the district’s new athletic director, combining his leadership...
Blooms from the past, flowering into the future
Stacy Holbrook Contributing Writer (Photo by Stacy Holbrook - Shirley VanDorp artistically arranges florals at Hastays.) Hastay’s Greenhouse and Flower Shop; Blooms from the past, flowering into the future. Doc and Patricia Hastay wanted to share the beauty of greens...
Eaton Rapids Library seeks bond for critical renovations
Dan LaLone Contributing Writer (Photo by Dan LaLone - Staff outside the library. (Left to right (front) - Bryonna Barton, Director, Emmy Datema, Raynah Kidder (Back) Jeremy Leik, IT) The Eaton Rapids Area District Library is proposing a $6.55 million bond to fund...
John McEuen and Stranded Hobos Band to perform in Nashville
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) John McEuen, fiddler of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, will be collaborating with local band, Stranded Hobos Band, for a once in a lifetime country-bluegrass concert that you do not want to miss. Come to Nashville on...
Abie’s Bar stands out above the rest
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photos Provided- L-R Travis Johnson, Christopher Steward, Natalie Steward-Johnson.) The winner of the Second Annual Olive Burger Festival is Abie’s Bar of downtown Eaton Rapids. This year was their first time entering the contest....
Eaton Rapids Moo-ville is relocating to larger store
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo by Kelsey Klont/FAN) Moo-ville, the beloved ice cream store in downtown Eaton Rapids, is moooving! For the past four years, Moo-ville has expanded to Eaton Rapids, providing their award-winning ice cream, a2a milk, and a...
A step back through history
Stacy Holbrook Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) Introducing: The Grand Army of the Republic James Brainerd Post 111 Memorial Hall and Museum. Come help them celebrate their 11th Anniversary, see artifacts from the era (artifacts are donated and on loan to the...
P&K celebrates 50 years
Stacy Holbrook Contributing Writer (Photo provided) Dave Pennell and George Chemacki, cousins and business partners. Known to the community of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, as well as neighboring communities, as owners and operators of P & K RV Sales. Some people also...
Sesquicentennial of the ERFD
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) The Eaton Rapids Fire Department is excited to celebrate its 150th anniversary on September 28, 2024. This milestone event will feature fun activities for the whole family, including a Bucket Brigade 5K run/walk, a...
An Inspiration to a Call of Action
Stacy Holbrook Contributing Writer (Photo provided) Lee Ann Maul personally knew the struggles of life, as many of us have, and recalls how the community and family helped her and her family through hard times. Now, her children are grown, thoughts of how to give back...