Eaton Rapids
Concerned over road flooding, local resident encourages others to speak out
By Deb Malewski Contributing Writer As of this newspaper’s deadline, the corner of Canal Road and Columbia Highway in Eaton Rapids Township was flooded over and closed to traffic until further notice. Rob Sepeter, a homeowner in the area, has been working hard to...
Kerry Colestock perfects the ‘art of the cookie’
By Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Some artists paint on canvas, some paint murals on walls, some paint rocks. Kerry Colestock, of Eaton Rapids paints with royal icing on sugar cookies and has started a small cookie-making business. These cookies have no chocolate or...
Lady Greyhounds take down rival Charlotte
By Daniel Langeland Guest Writer The Eaton Rapids Lady Greyhounds traveled to Charlotte Jan. 10 to take on their rivals. Following their first loss of the season Jan. 7, the Greyhounds were determined to show the Lansing area they are a team to watch this season. In...
Eaton Rapids boys aim for league title
By Mark Feather Contributing Writer Eaton Rapids varsity basketball coach Mark McDaniel had a good feeling his team would be in the position they’re in approaching the halfway point of the regular season. “We were definitely planning on having a good year,” said...
Eaton Rapids Photo club meets Jan. 14
A video titled “The President’s Photographer, Fifty Years Inside the Oval Office” will be presented at the Jan. 14 meeting of the Eaton Rapids Photography Club (ERPC). This video, presented by National Geographic, includes film clips on keeping U.S. presidents safe...
Eaton Rapids cheerleaders continue upward path
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer The Eaton Rapids varsity cheerleaders traveled to Leslie on Jan. 4, for the Blackhawk Competitive Cheer Invitational. The Greyhounds took third place overall at the event and second place for their division. There were 13 schools...
Eaton Rapids artists create unique furniture
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer When they are not designing and creating upscale, custom landscaping, Nathan Brown and D.J. Waters are busy creating unique pieces of art that also serve as furniture. The two men have found a new creative outlet and are designing...
ASPPIRE offers crucial help with social skills to those with disabilities
Isabelle Whiting Contributing Writer Social skills are extremely important for anyone wishing to lead a happy, productive life. But these skills can be a hard thing to learn if, for any reason, they don’t come naturally. For those with disabilities, learning these...
Stained glass windows serve as colorful reminders
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Stained glass windows can be found in most of the churches in Eaton Rapids. Stained glass has been produced since ancient times and became a Christian art form in the fourth century when churches began to be built. The windows were...
Edgewater Apartments residents take legal action
By Josh Champlin Contributing Writer Numerous current and former residents of Edgewater Apartments in Eaton Rapids are taking legal action after many are claiming they went without heat and hot water for days and weeks at a time, found black mold, had flooded hallways...