Eaton Rapids
Hamlin Fire Truck, Car Show funds cancer awareness
Dan LaLone Contributing Writer (Photo provided - The first annual Hamlin Fire truck and car show raised funds for Neighbors United #WalkForThe Red, which advocates for firefighters affected by cancer and the risk to firefighters from toxic exposure.) The Hamlin...
Making the right moves: Chess Club builds community in Eaton Rapids
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Deb Malewski/FAN - Players of any age and level are welcome and found at the Eaton Rapids Chess Club, playing at Mark’s Place on Main Street.) In chess, every game begins with a single move. In Eaton Rapids, that first move has become...
ER soccer scores Division 3 Championship
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer (Photo provided - There is pride in accomplishment for the Eaton Rapids Greyhounds as they celebrate winning the Division 3 Championship, on their home field.) The Eaton Rapids girls soccer team is on a bit of a heater. The Lady...
What lies beneath: Eaton Rapids is rebuilding its water system with assistance from state funds
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Deb Malewski/FAN - Rob Pierce, Eaton Rapids’ Public Works and Utilities Director, has been with the city since 2019 and is in favor of being proactive when dealing with infrastructure issues.) For many residents, the Michigan Drinking...
The sheep safely graze as guests use farm as an event venue and photo spot
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Williams/FAN: Ginny and Gary Gillean and baby lamb Cinnamon are by the cow area of the farm with the goats and lambs behind them.) Just minutes from downtown Eaton Rapids is one of the most bucolic places you might ever see or...
Tour of Horner Mill signals work to come
Stacy Holbrook Contributing Writer (Stacey Holbrook/FAN: Touring the inside of Horner Mill are [from left] Mike Baker, Eaton County Land Bank Authority committee member, Congressman Tom Barrett, and Dairus Reynnet, chair of the Land Bank.) For 188 years, Eaton...
Things have changed, and history remains for Pettit’s 140-years
Stacy Holbrook Contributing Writer (Joanne Williams/FAN: Mari Lin Pettit shows off a commemorative ornament that a customer and friend made for the 140th anniversary celebration of her family’s store, Pettit Hardware.) This year, Pettit’s Hardware is...
Brookfield Township ends fire coverage with Hamlin, millage announced
Dan LaLone Contributing Writer (Courtesy photo: The cost of running a township, village and city has made several area municipalities, including Brookfield Township, introduce a special assessment to raise more funds to support services, including fire protection...
A community steps in: Heart and Hands finds a new home
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Deb Malewski/FAN: The new Hearts and Hands pantry was community-supported and now rests in Hamlin Township.) Last October, Eaton Rapids Heart and Hands (ERHH) food pantry received unexpected and devastating news: it would need to find...
Community matters observed by fourth graders, addressed by ER Mayor
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Williams/FAN: Eaton Rapids Mayor Pamela Colestock helped fourth graders learn about government, especially the workings of the council and the responsibilities of the citizens of the city.) What do you get when you empower fourth...