Dimondale
Rick’s Family Barber Shop
Charlene Jones Contributing Writer What can you say about a business that has been a part of a community for nearly 31 years? Rick of Rick’s Family Barber Shop said something to this effect when I interviewed him about his business. And as I began to interview him, I...
Dimondale’s Farmers Market
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer After a long COVID-19 winter, many are excited to get outside to enjoy the sunshine, to plant their gardens, and to have fresh and flavorful local produce with their meals. In general, people are looking forward to discovering whatever...
Remember When: 1891 Murder in Dimondale
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer There have always been bad people in our society, and always will be, even in small-town America. Dimondale was the setting, 130 years ago, of a brutal murder of a child. It was deemed so heinous that it made newspaper headlines across...
Dimondale: Reinventing the Event
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Is it safe to have a little fun during the second summer of a worldwide pandemic? With a little ingenuity and a lot of thinking outside the box, the Village of Dimondale is busy planning activities to make the summer both enjoyable and...
Wilcox Pharmacy is There to Serve You
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Wilcox Pharmacy in Dimondale has been there to serve all your prescription and over-the-counter medicinal needs since 2002. It’s located next to Carl’s Supermarket at 140 East Road and is part of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy network,...
The Village of Dimondale
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer “Dimondale is attractive because it has that charming small-town feel but it’s still close to all the amenities that you might need,” said Lori Conarton, owner of MorningLory Café and Bakery in downtown Dimondale, a popular eatery. “We...
Eaton County Sheriff’s Office has a new K9
Welcome your K9 Roscoe. We can’t thank you enough for the overwhelming response. It was wonderful. Roscoe was submitted by multiple people and was liked by Deputy Studley as well. “Roscoe” is also a name of an Anderson Co. (SC) Sheriff K9 recently killed in the line...
Shop Local – Culligan Water Conditioning
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Almost 60 years ago Philip and Phyllis Carey started a Culligan Water franchise in south Lansing. They’ve both passed now, but the business is still in family hands. Matt Carey, their son, has been part of the business since 1980 and...
Eaton County treasurer elected first VP of MACT
Sunfield Township resident and Eaton County Treasurer, Bob Robinson, was elected to serve as first vice president to the board of directors for the Michigan Association of County Treasurers (MACT) at its 2020 Virtual Summer Conference on August 25. As first vice...
Farmers markets are back in swing
By Amanda Popp Contributing writer Local farmers markets are getting a late start this year. Many postponed opening but they are now excited to assist customers with all their fresh produce and body care needs. Charlotte The Charlotte Artisans & Farmers Market...