Olivet
Recycle, reuse holiday items, including the tree, live garland
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo by Joanne Williams/FAN - Check with local recycling centers and tree farms, even zoos and animal rescues to recycle live Christmas trees.) There is nothing sadder than seeing a Christmas tree abandoned on the side of the road. It has been...
There’s a new police chief in the city of Olivet, not new to area
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided) The City of Olivet has a new police chief who is anything but new to law enforcement or the area. Johnny Lopez was sworn in as chief of police at the October City Council meeting. By his side was outgoing Chief Shawn...
From field to scoop: The Mullins family is feeding the future
Rodney Burger Contributing Writer (Photo provided) In Calhoun County, where farmland meets community pride, Jordan and Lauren Mullins are quietly redefining what it means to be local producers. As first-generation farmers with a brand-new family and a mountain of...
Tim’s Pizza returns under new ownership, thriving with community support
Dan Lalone Contributing Writer (Photo by Dan Lalone) Tim’s Pizza, a local favorite in Olivet, has reopened under new ownership, much to the delight of longtime customers. Kim Haver purchased the restaurant in July 2024 after the retirement of former owner Scott in...
My Happy Place thrift shoppe
Stacy N. Holbrook Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) Let’s take a journey to My Happy Place, in Olivet, MI. Introducing Dawn Bennett Davis, a 1981 Graduate from Eaton Rapids Schools, a woman with a passion in crafting, antiquing, and refinishing furniture. After...
Welcome Olivet Nutrition
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo provided) There is a new nutrition store in Olivet! Wendy Cornish, owner of Oriole Nutrition, has expanded her health drinks and products to Olivet having opened Olivet Nutrition. Olivet Nutrition brings teabombs, protein shakes...
Olivet’s new restaurant
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo by Kelsey Klont/TCJ - Photo (L to R): Head Chef Ethan Smerdon, General Manager Kyle Ritenburgh, Chef David Joyce.) Block House owners, Nick Lux and Anthony Collamati, opened their second location in Olivet on Tuesday, April...
Pine Lake Resort celebrates 80 years
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo features the logo and historical button made for this celebration.) Travelling along old U.S. Highway 27 passing through Olivet, many of us have visited the picturesque Pine Lake before. A fun way to kick off summer, Pine Lake...
Remember Pawsibilities as the months grow cold
Christine Terpening Contributing Writer (Photo provided) According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we can expect a cold winter with plenty of snowstorms, sleet and ice rain for the Great Lakes region, or as we call it: typical Michigan. This is a time when costs to...
Become a Community Scientist with the Eaton Conservation District
Submitted by Eaton County Conservation District (Photo Provided) The Eaton County Collaborative Stream Monitoring Program has an exciting opportunity for community members to become involved in monitoring the water quality of their local streams! Through this program,...