Eaton Rapids
Find love and acceptance at Eaton Rapids Community Christian Church
Mikaela Blivens Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) Eaton Rapids Community Christian Church began as an in-home bible study led by the late Rev. Stephen Klink in 1982. He had worked at General Motors when he realized his calling to spread the word of God. With the...
Non-profit petting zoo helps young adults gain work-life experience
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) Over The Rainbow Zootopia – a newly opened non-profit petting zoo – helps high functioning, differently abled young adults find their way into the workforce. The zoo was started by friends, Bri Oberlin and Lindsey...
Eaton Rapids tennis program seeing plenty of growth
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) A year ago, the Eaton Rapids boys’ tennis team was pretty young. In fact the Greyhounds had 10 underclassmen and just one senior on the roster. “Our senior did an excellent job of leading the team and our young guys...
Vietnam Veterans Annual Picnic
Christi Whiting Editor (Photo Provided) This year’s picnic is planned for August 26 at noon at Bennett Park in Charlotte. All Vietnam vets and their spouses are invited and should bring a dish to pass. Whistlepig BBQ in Charlotte will be furnishing pulled pork...
Eleven year old Bliss is a budding businessman
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo by Cindy Gaedert-Gearhart/TCJ: Super Pooper Scooper owner and operator Samuel Bliss.) The Super Pooper Scooper is a recently established dog poop scooping business founded by eleven-year-old Samuel Bliss. He first started...
Celebrating 50 years in business
Lisa Lee Contributing Writer (Photo by Lisa Lee: Richard and Judy inside the store in Eaton Rapids.) Smith’s Upholstery of Eaton Rapids has been recovering furniture for half a century. It all started in 1973, when Richard Smith returned home to Eaton Rapids after...
Introducing the Eaton Rapids Island Ukulele Festival
Submitted by Eaton Rapids Ukelele Festival (Photos provided: The Fabulous Heftones will take the Gazebo Stage at 1:30 p.m.) Mark your calendars for August 5, 2023 – the inaugural Eaton Rapids Island Ukulele Festival. The event will be held annually on the first...
Eaton County Land Bank receives grant to help demolish blighted Horner Mill Complex
Submitted by Bob Robinson, Chairperson, Eaton County Land Bank (Photo Provided) Eaton County Treasurer and Land Bank Chairperson, Bob Robinson, announced that the Eaton County Land Bank Authority received a $653,000 grant from the Michigan State Land Bank Authority on...
Loving Hands
Christi Whiting Editor (Photo by Cindy Gaedert-Gearhart/TCJ) Family first – this is the most important consideration when it comes to homecare, and it is the core principle at Loving Hands Homecare Agency. Being treated with respect, caring and compassion is what you...
Eaton Conservation District Annual Meeting Celebrates Awardees
Submitted by Eaton Conservation District (Photo Provided) Eaton Conservation District (ECD) held their annual meeting on June 27 at Miller Farm, Eaton Rapids, for an ice cream social to celebrate their dedicated partners, supporters and volunteers. At the...