Eaton Rapids
ER man unearths old gravestone in his backyard
By Deb Malewski Contributing columnist — Imagine the shock of finding a gravestone in your backyard. My first thought would be “If I lift it up, will there be bones underneath?” This is what happened recently to Levi Polihonki, who lives on Water Street in Eaton...
Area woman helps ease the ears of frontline workers
By Amanda Popp Contributing writer — Lena Wood of Eaton Rapids wanted to do her part in combating the coronavirus pandemic. Wood found a solution to the nagging irritation of wearing face masks daily. Called “ear savers,” she is producing them for frontline caregivers...
Opinion: Missing school and missing our Spanish teenager
By Bill DeFrance Superintendent, ERPS — I have shared with you that our family hosted an exchange student son from Spain. While we had hosted girls from France, Germany and Denmark when our daughters were younger, close to two decades had passed since we had teenagers...
ER Mayor: Cancelling fireworks a difficult decision
By Paul Malewski Mayor, Eaton Rapids — Trying to put “pen to paper” is monumental these days. What isn’t “unprecedented” is “challenging” or “uncertain” or “difficult” or some other euphemism. It’s all been said, time and time again — either in print, the radio, on...
Distribution of American flags to still take place on Memorial Day
By Deb Malewski Contributing Writer — Despite the Eaton Rapids Memorial Day parade being canceled, American flags will still be distributed at the graves of veterans at Rose Hill Cemetery on Saturday, May 23 at 9 a.m. An annual tradition, there was concern this year...
ERHS seniors named CAAC Scholar Athletes
By Jeff Dassance Guest Columnist — Eaton Rapids High School (ERHS) is pleased to announce the following ten outstanding student athletes as Capital Area Activities Conference (CAAC) Senior Scholar Athletes for the 2019-2020 school year: Kyra Acker participated in...
Opinion: Remote learning will never replace teachers
By David Jackson Guest Columnist — For years I have heard the comment, “Computers are going to replace you in the future.” Well, after this round I will have to say, “No they will not.” At the same time, I do see that distance learning is here to stay. I have watched...
Local group providing thousands of fabric masks
By Deb Malewski Contributing Writer — Many area sewers have threaded their sewing machines, sharpened their scissors and volunteered their time and talent to make protective fabric masks for frontline health care professionals. Last month, these medical professionals...
ERMC offers telehealth, multiple levels of protection
By Deb Malewski Contributing Writer — Many things are changing around us due to the pandemic situation that we face, and many are unsure how to handle changes in the normal events of our daily life, like our everyday, non-emergency healthcare. “We want the community...
City adjusts to COVID restrictions, finds opportunities
By Carla Bumstead Editor It has been a little over a month since Michigan received the COVID-19 (coronavirus) stay at home order from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Since then, the city of Eaton Rapids has been learning how to adjust in ways that work for both staff and the...