Eaton Rapids
Car Cruise-In held Wednesdays in downtown Eaton Rapids
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer “It started on a dream and ended in reality,” said Eaton Rapids Car Cruise-In organizer William Hammond. Back in 2014 Hammond and his friends decided that a cruise-in was what Eaton Rapids needed. It had been tried in nearby towns...
Art in the alley inspires creativity in Eaton Rapids
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer The Arts Council of Eaton Rapids recently initiated a new alley art project in downtown Eaton Rapids. Four large chalkboards were built and installed in the alley behind City Hall, and buckets of chunky chalk placed nearby. The public...
‘Taco Truck’ to settle down on Main Street
Las Flores, more commonly known as “The Taco Truck” to area Mexican food fans, is moving into a permanent, brick and mortar building on the main corner in downtown Eaton Rapids. The restaurant will go into the space formerly occupied by Madres and the Evelyn Bay...
The Greenhouse Project brings tradition and creativity to the ERMC Farmers Market
Brandie Medlock’s family has been creating and selling homemade jams and jellies for over 30 years. “They’ve been making those since before I was born,” Brandie laughs as she points to a rustic stand stacked with mason jars of preserves. “Jam really was the beginning...
Rita Honeysett the new ER Senior Center director
Tuesday, May 1, The Jean Bradford Kline Senior Center in Eaton Rapids came under the direction of a new director. Rita Honeysett, a former intern and volunteer at the senior center, took over for Deb Malewski, who was the director for three and a half years. Rita’s...
Declare this 4th of July
Sometimes I wonder if the Founding Fathers had any inkling that the 4th of July would become a day of national celebrating with fireworks, parades, and hotdogs. (I’m sure if they thought about future celebrations it didn’t include the hotdog.) More so, I wonder if...
Eaton Rapids varsity softball team advances to state semifinals
2018 has been an exciting season for the Eaton Rapids varsity softball team. Undefeated in league play, and with a record of 36 and 6, the greyhound girls have given every team a run for their money with what head coach Scott Warriner calls “a scrappiness they’ve had...
Eaton Rapids Teen Center to receive grant from AT&T
2018 is the first real year in the life of the newly established Eaton Rapids Teen Center. It’s the first year the teens have a building to go to. It’s the first year there’s a center director, and it’s the first year of real programming. Everything was planning for...
Eaton Rapids Middle School receives Dart Foundation Grant
During spring break of 2018, Eaton Rapids Public Schools got some good news. After a lengthy process of researching and grant writing, the Dart Foundation selected Eaton Rapids to be the recipient of a $125,000 grant. The money will be used to implement a science and...
Eaton Rapids Area Chamber dinner an evening of fun, anniversaries, and celebration
Thursday, May 3, the Eaton Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual spring dinner at The English Inn. The evening was split into socializing, passing out awards, and enjoying interactive, dueling pianos. Several awards were passed out during the event. The...