Delbert Redfield signs with Olivet College basketball
Olivet is a town that cultivates commitment. Many kids who grow up in Olivet stay or return to become devoted firefighters, teachers, coaches, and respected community members. For Delbert Redfield there was no great rush get away, especially with a local college so...
Mason DDA hosts Chocolate Walk through downtown
Thursday, May 11, from 2 to 5 p.m. residents and visitors are invited to Mason for a Chocolate Walk through downtown. The Mason Downtown Development Authority is putting on the event to bring attention to the unique businesses and opportunities that exist all within a...
Discover Dimondale event to reveal Village’s great potential and best-kept secrets
Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., visitors and residents are welcomed to Dimondale to tour the Village, hear about its history, experience its unique businesses, and discover the things that make Dimondale a worthwhile place to be. Lori Conarton, member of...
Acres of Play offers children the opportunity to learn through play
D’Lynn Smith has witnessed the amazing ways in which children learn for the past 30 years. A certified kindergarten through fifth grade teacher, Miss D’Lynn, as she is affectionately called by her students, has observed that children learn best through play. So, she...
Captain’s Cabinetry reaffirms commitment to Charlotte with planned move
Captain’s Cabinetry had just celebrated 10 years of business in downtown Charlotte when owner Paul Wilson realized it was time to find a permanent home. Having leased its space since forming in 2006, Wilson knew it was time to own. The only question remaining was...
Dates and artists set for Potterville Gospel Festival
The disappointment of losing Gizzard Fest was closely followed by exciting rumors of a possible music festival. The idea brought about by Dave Dickerson and a few other friends to have a gospel festival in Potterville came just a few weeks after the Potterville...
Charlotte native Cooper Rush signs with Dallas Cowboys
In the last few months, family, friends, and fans have watched Cooper Rush gradually move from one stage of his football career to the next. In December Rush finished his last semester of college football at Central Michigan University. In March, he brought his best...
77th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival
Potter’s vision for the Yarn Garden brought to life at new location
From a small seating area nestled underneath an illuminated pergola near the back of her new location, Lindsay Potter cannot hide the passion she has for her business. Though she’s owned the Yarn Garden in downtown Charlotte for the past 10 years, she’s always known...
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...