Eaton Rapids
China One in Eaton Rapids has a fresh new style for Chinese dining
Lisa Lee Contributing Writer (Photo by Lisa Lee) New owners have revamped the former China Buffet into a fast-food style Chinese restaurant. But don’t let the style fool you: the food is fast, but it is cooked fresh to each order with quality ingredients and with...
Old Mill Furniture celebrates 55 years
Christi Whiting Editor (Photo By Cindy Gaedert-Gearhart) A favorite staple and go-to location in Eaton Rapids, Old Mill has been here for your needs for 55 years and they are still going strong. In a world where the business landscape is constantly changing, Old Mill...
Ross & Associates serving Eaton Rapids area since 1995
Lisa Lee Contributing Writer (Photo by Lisa Lee: Ross & Associates can help you with more than just finding or selling a home.) Ross & Associates Realtor, L.L.C. is more than a real estate agency. They also provide property management services, new...
Remember When: Firemen’s Hall tragedy
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Photo Deb Malewski) Downtown Eaton Rapids has an extensive history of fires in the early days. Often the problem was the tall buildings on Main Street. When a building caught fire there were no fire trucks with extension...
Rives Quality Meats approaching 50 years of service
Christine Terpening Contributing Writer (Photo by Christine Terpening - Tom Hosler, his daughter Shelly Smith and his son-in-law Rob Smith) These days quality and a bargain don’t always go hand in hand, but that’s not the case at Rives Quality Meats in Rives...
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Submitted by Douglas R. Lloyd, Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney (Photo Provided) National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 23 to April 29, 2023. This annual observance provides the opportunity to raise awareness and underscore the importance of helping...
Island City Assisted Living prides itself on safety and family peace of mind
Christine Terpening Contributing Writer (Photo by Christine Terpening - Jan Denton plays weekly at Island City Assisted Living) Perhaps the hardest decision we will ever encounter is when we need help taking care of our elderly loved ones. When that time comes along,...
Eaton Rapids project wins prestigious award
Submitted by Yvonne Ridge, City of Eaton Rapids (Photo Provided) On April 20, the American Society of Civil Engineering (ACSE) Lansing-Jackson Branch will honor the City’s recent transformation of their historic island and surround area in the heart of Eaton...
Horner House Interiors throws shade
Christine Terpening Contributing Writer (Photo by Christine Terpening) A home is a haven. Shouldn’t this space be the most welcoming environment in your world? Horner House Interiors has been making homes a beautiful refuge since 1987. Owner Cathy Cowles began...
Vanator offers crucial service to local communities
Christine Terpening Contributing Writer (Photo by Cindy Gaedert-Gearhart/TCJ) With the rising cost of groceries, fuel and the staples of living, saving and investing for retirement, for many, has taken a back seat to making paychecks stretch until the next. So much...