Eaton Rapids
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...
Eaton Rapids Post Office mural created by Russian prince
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer If you’ve ever mailed a letter or package in the Eaton Rapids Post Office you’ve probably noticed the large mural above the service counter. It is one of about 1,400 similar murals throughout the country. In this area, there are also...
Girl Scouts end the ‘there’s nothing to do’ problem
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer So often we hear “There’s nothing to do ...” from our kids. Some of our young women, though, have found a way to keep busy, to learn, and to have fun. They joined the Girl Scouts. There are eight different troops in Eaton Rapids alone....
When dialysis isn’t a good option
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Franklin South, 16, known by friends and family as “Frankie,” has had kidney disease his entire life. Born prematurely to a troubled mom with substance abuse issues, Frankie faced a very uncertain future. That future was made brighter...
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...