Eaton Rapids
Eaton Rapids Air, Michigan’s only Airstream festival for the only Eaton Rapids on earth
I still remember several years ago, likely when I was a senior in high school, driving through Eaton Rapids with a couple of friends and seeing Main Street lined with Airstream trailers. Mostly to make my friends laugh, I rolled my window down and started shouting our...
New family practice opens in Eaton Rapids
Health care providers from Charlotte Medical Group and Family Care Specialists in Charlotte have expanded their family medicine practice to Eaton Rapids as One Team Family Health. In addition to their current practices, Kimberly Friar, M.D., from Charlotte Medical...
Eaton Rapids Library hosts public hearing for potential facilities renovation
Tuesday, May 30 Eaton Rapids residents were welcomed to attend a public hearing at the Eaton Rapids Library regarding upcoming renovations to the library. ERPL has been receiving donations for a remodel for some time, and recently library director, Anna Curtis,...
Clark’s Sales and Service, a business of generations
Since 2002 the Clark men have provided Leslie and its surrounding area with diverse farm equipment repair. For the rural areas of mid-Michigan, there’s never a time to slow down. Matt Clark, the youngest son who took over the business from his father Dan, understands...
Dog park a new attraction for Eaton Rapids
The City of Eaton Rapids Quality of Life Board is pleased to welcome a new social outlet for Eaton Rapids residents. Central Bark is the newest addition to the greater Eaton Rapids area park culture. Located on West Street by the Eaton Pine Village, Central Bark is...
Arts Council the newest addition to Eaton Rapids Quality of Life Board
Every city, large or small, needs its own art. Whether it’s the Motor City, or the Island City, art is what provides a community with a healthy distraction, an adoration for what’s beautiful, and a unifying centerpiece that everyone can call their own. The Eaton...
Linda’s Salon a new favorite in Eaton Rapids
Off of Grand Street, just behind Speedway, sits a building still covered with a 1970’s hue. This former home of the Flashes newspaper now sits with a completely renovated interior, fit with hair dryer chairs, nail styling stations, and tanning beds. Linda Maurer’s...
World Down Syndrome Day holds special place in the heart of Eaton Rapids family
By Adam Droscha Staff Writer Lizette Vasquez loves her 5-year-old son Lucas. He’s energetic, he enjoys school, and he just wants to play like any other 5 year old. The only thing “different” about Lucas is that he has Down syndrome, and according to Lizette that...
Madre Mexican Restaurant moves to new location
By Adam Droscha Staff Writer Bobby, Chase, and Kathy opened a small, cozy Mexican restaurant this summer. It was sort of a surprise to all of them. Bobby didn’t think that opening a restaurant would be part of his retirement plans. Now, just a few months into the...