Eaton Rapids

Deb Malewski Contributing Writer So many of the streets in Eaton Rapids are named after early residents of the community. One very prominent street that is included in this kind of recognition is Knight Street, which was named after an early settler, Benjamin F....

Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Patrick McNutt is a well-known resident of Eaton Rapids. He’s always busy, is very social, and zips around town in his bright yellow power wheelchair. He grew up in Jackson and graduated from Jackson Northwest High School. He worked at...

Deb Malewski Contributing Writer This summer marks the third session of the golf camp at Bonnie View Golf Course in Eaton Rapids. Children from ages eight to eighteen are encouraged to join this opportunity to begin or improve their golf game. The two-day camp is...

Deb Malewski Contributing Writer In 1947, Jack Davidson, the mayor of Eaton Rapids and a native of Philadelphia, considered Eaton Rapids a “paradise.” “We’ve got a town,” he said, “that’s just about right. Our people are loyal to each other. They live here by choice....

Deb Malewski Contributing Writer For many, summer means hitting the road for a family vacation or just a getaway.  If this is on the schedule for you, you need to make a visit to P & K RV Sales in Eaton Rapids. They’ve got the perfect RV to fit your lifestyle....

Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Joyce Griffith of Eaton Rapids is a prime example of a person who is gifted in both right-brain and left-brain endeavors.  Many believe that a person who is right-brain dominant has a strong creative drive and tends to think less...

Deb Malewski Contributing Writer The summer heat is here, and Kane Heating and Ventilation in Charlotte wants to make sure you have the perfect temperatures inside your home all year long. Their factory-trained employees will do oil and gas furnace installations,...

Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Horner Woolen Mills, one of the largest woolen mills in the Midwest, was for many years the backbone of Eaton Rapids’ economy, being its largest employer. The mills contributed much to the community. But there are some darker sides of...

Deb Malewski Contributing Writer You’d never guess that Phyllis Davidson is 77 years old, either in appearance or action. Davidson, a 1961 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School, is parent to three adult children, a world traveler, and when she’s home she’s a dedicated...

Deb Malewski Contributing Writer If you happen to live in the neighborhood that includes North River Street, East Knight Street, Union Street, and North East Street, there is money available through the State of Michigan’s Neighborhood Enrichment Program (NEP) to help...