Eaton Rapids
Eaton Rapids wrestling claims regional championship
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer (Courtesy photo - They’re they go again, chasing after state. Eaton Rapids claimed back the regional championship it has sought since 2018. The team, as well as individual qualifiers, are headed for the state finals in March.) Hot on...
Eaton Rapids teacher honored, citizens voice concerns at meeting with Witwer
Joanne Williams Editor (Courtesy photo - Stacy Surato) All sorts of praise, concerns, thanks, and information were shared at Rep. Angela Witwer’s weekly wrap-up meeting, this time held February 13 in Eaton Rapids. The praise went out at a ceremony earlier in the...
A monumental task: Sorting Rosehill Cemetery records
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Photo by Deb Malewski/FAN- Robin Webb has spent more than a year and a half with her Eaton Rapids’ team cataloging Rosehill Cemetery and uncovering some of the history buried there.) Robin Webb probably didn’t realize the scope of...
Hamlin Township Fire Dept. Annual Report emphasizes community and service
Dan LaLone Contributing Writer (Courtesy photo- The trucks and personnel at the Hamlin Township Fire Department served 225 calls in 2025 in addition to trainings and participation in community education programs.) The Hamlin Township Fire Department responded to 225...
Eaton Rapids’ old? Yes. Historic? YES!
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Deb Malewski/FAN: This is the old Daniel Gould Home (1850s) and was the first brick house in Eaton Rapids. It was also the site of the first schoolhouse (1840-53) and was the home of Dr. Charles Stimson.) Last November,...
Winter has passed
(Photo by Deb Malewski/FAN: Despite the efforts of rescuers, Winter the great horned owl, has died.) It is with great sadness that we must let everyone know about the difficult decision we faced. We had to humanely euthanize Winter, the great horned owl found...
A second chance: Great Horned Owl recovering at Wildside Rehabilitation
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Photo by Deb Malewski - Winter has gotten a second chance thanks to caring humans and the services and sanctuary of Wildside Animal Rehabilitation in Eaton Rapids.) Wildside Animal Rehabilitation and Education founder and director...
Recycle, reuse holiday items, including the tree, live garland
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo by Joanne Williams/FAN - Check with local recycling centers and tree farms, even zoos and animal rescues to recycle live Christmas trees.) There is nothing sadder than seeing a Christmas tree abandoned on the side of the road. It has been...
Survival of the freshest for almost 30 years in Eaton Rapids
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo by Joanne Williams/TCJ - The simple and the freshest is best. That’s what Mr. M’s of Eaton Rapids has found for almost 30 years.) How does a small, family-run restaurant survive these days? Yes, the odds are stacked against them....
Back on the Hill: Northwestern Sledding Hill reopens
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Photo by Deb Malewski - The thrill of the hill is back in Eaton Rapids, and residents couldn’t be happier. Now, if the snow would just return!) The sledding hill at the former Northwestern School in Eaton Rapids officially...