Eaton Rapids
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...
Tiger Cruise provides experience of a lifetime for Eaton Rapids resident
Travis Silvas Contributing Writer (Photo by Deb Maleski) As the roar of the jet engines thundered across the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson, Susan Drapek felt as if her entire body could explode. “It was a pretty amazing experience,” Drapek said of her five-day...
Young Eaton Rapids baseball team wraps up season
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer Veteran coach Jey Zubal returned to the Eaton Rapids baseball program this spring. The Greyhounds had a 13-19 record in his first year back, as they played well despite a bit of a youthful roster. “We got better toward the end of...
DeFrance looks ahead to retirement
Stacy Holbrook Contributing Writer (Photo provided: Dr. W.L. DeFrance, Superintendent) Sometimes, our ideas in life take a turn in a direction we do not expect. When that door opens you may find a new purpose and path allowing you to make a big impact on those around...