Eaton Rapids
Getting to know … George Doxtader
If you’re an early riser and heading into Lansing to work, you may have seen George Doxtader downtown and wondered who he is and why he is sitting on a bench on Main Street at 4:30 a.m., waving and smiling at cars as they pass. Some even worry he is homeless. But he’s...
Seminar to cover Native Americans in the Civil War
Michigan’s Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Memorial Hall and Museum (MHM) in Eaton Rapids will sponsor a free Civil War history seminar on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. The seminar will take place at the hall and museum located at 224 S. Main St. in Eaton Rapids. The...
MI Heroes Haven in ER serves first responders and veterans
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer As a former Lansing police officer, Kyle Hein, the founder of the nonprofit organization known as MI Heroes Haven in Eaton Rapids, knows personally the stress and trauma many first responders face. He saw the need for a place first...
ER senior Grace Lehto earns ‘full ride’ to CMU
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Grace Lehto of Eaton Rapids is “doing high school to the max” according to her mother, Kelly. Recently selected as Eaton Rapids High School’s homecoming queen, Grace is a star player in three sports — softball, volleyball and...
ERFD Marks 18th Anniversary of 9-11
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer September 11, 2001 is still fresh in the minds of the members of the Eaton Rapids Fire Department. With each anniversary of that date they remember their brotherhood of 343 firefighters, 60 law enforcement officers, eight EMT’s and...
Bateman Gypsy Wagons blends passion, craftsmanship
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Ryan Perritt started a Gypsy wagon business in Eaton Rapids in 2016. He builds these colorful wagons both for decorative use and for actual camping, using house construction standards. The workshop for this business, Bateman...
Historic Miller Barn needs roof
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Located just a few blocks from downtown Eaton Rapids, on State Street, is the Miller Farm. It is a local landmark and an important historic feature of the town. The Miller House was built by Joel Latson in 1864 and purchased by John...
New owners relish opportunity at Hotel Tavern
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer It’s been a dream for Dana Hatt and her sisters for years to own a bar. About a month ago that dream came true. Dana and her husband, Mark, purchased the Hotel Tavern in Springport. The Tavern is about 11 miles south of Eaton Rapids in...
Eaton Rapids … A well-loved small town
By Deb Malewski Not everyone loves Eaton Rapids, of course. But those who do, really do. There is a certain passion about what this town has to offer, and many appreciate it. They enjoy a sense of security, neighbors helping neighbors and a strong community...
Bald eagle hit by car while eating
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer It’s hard to imagine that someone would intentionally hit a bald eagle with their car as it stands in the road, eating. Louise at Wildside Rehabilitation and Education believes this is probably what happened to Freedom, an 8-year-old...