Scarecrow Contest returns to Downtown Eaton Rapids
Lisa Lee Contributing Writer (Photo by Lisa Lee - Scarecrows line Main St. in Eaton Rapids.) Come see the creative yet spooky entries in the 6th annual Eaton Rapids Main Street Scarecrow Contest. This yearly event was started in 2017 when the Wally Byam trailers...
Maple Valley football celebrates first conference championship in 21 years
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer (Photo provided - 2023 MV Lions Football Team) Back in 2021 the Maple Valley football team suffered a blowout loss to Britton Deerfield, 63-6. “We had seven sophomores starting for us at the time and we sat there after the game watching...
Forsyth back at Charlotte
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo by Kelsey Klont/TCJ - Kirk Forsyth returns to CHS as Ag teachers and FFA Advisor.) Charlotte High School’s new agriculture teacher, Kirk Forsyth, is excited to be back home at his own high school. Kirk Forsyth was originally...
Charlie’s Auto Care takes the wheel in Eaton Rapids
Christine Terpening Contributing Writer (Photo provided - Keith Pohl (L) and Jacob Dickinson (R) combine expertise and excellent service at Charlie’s Auto Care.) What was once known as Hill’s Auto is now under new ownership with a positive demeanor. Keith Pohl...
Searching six feet under at Maple Hill
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) Chuck Brandon of Charlotte is determined to solve a century-old mystery: where was the “Potter’s Field” located at Maple Hill Cemetery? Potter’s field, a term of Biblical origin, is where unknown, unclaimed, and...
Make Healthy Choices at Balanced Health Chiropractic Center
Mikaela Bliven Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) A life-long Oriole, Dr. Heidi Hansen of Balanced Health Chiropractic has created a relaxing and welcoming environment for patients to pursue a healthier lifestyle in Charlotte. Dr. Hansen is a graduate from Life...
New headquarters for Nowlan Travel by Dream Vacations
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer ( Photo by Kelsey Klont/TCJ - Cindy Gaedert-Gearhart, Amanda Kenyon, Dawn Nowlan, and Nick Garlinghouse. Not pictured Eric Lee.) Dawn Nowlan launched her own franchise of Dream Vacations, Nowlan Travel on February 1, 2020. In the...
Family business serves Eaton Rapids for generations
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo by Cindy Gaedert-Gearhart/FAN - Andy, Jake, Isaac and Jesse of Rapid’s Auto Service) Rapid’s Auto Service located in Eaton Rapids has successfully been in business since 1975. Current owner, Jake Schnepp’s grandfather, Dick...
Bismark Orchard & Gardens
Christine Terpening Contributing Writer (Photo by Christine Terpening) Retirement looks different for everyone, but for one local green thumb, it’s getting his hands dirty and watching what sprouts from the ground that makes life ‘finer than frog hair’ (quote...
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,...