Ranger Raven, the Island City Explorer
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Photo by Deb Malewski - Ranger Raven’s signature “and here we have...a bench!”) Many in Eaton Rapids know her as Raven Rawson, Program Coordinator for the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. But to her growing audience on YouTube...
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...
Library introduces 24/7 access locker
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Photo by Deb Malewski - The library staff pictured left to right: Bryonna Barton, Director; Jeremy Leik, Technology Coordinator; Emmy Datema, Youth Services Librarian; Teresa Baldwin, Assistant Director; Raynah Kidder, Outreach...
Eaton County Vietnam veterans group annual picnic
Kelsey Klont Editor (Photo provided: Pictured above is the annual picnic from last year, with Bigboy waitresses surprising the veterans.) Over the history of going to war, our country has gone to war for many scenarios, but none as challenging than that of the Vietnam...
Sorting it out: the state of recycling in Eaton County
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Photo by Deb Malewski: Jared Bogdanov-Hanna, Eaton County’s Environmental Sustainability Director) Jared Bogdanov-Hanna, Eaton County’s Environmental Sustainability Director, is at the forefront of the county’s efforts to manage...
Red’s Relics: a vintage haven in Charlotte
Stacy Holbrook Contributing Writer (Photo by Stacy Holbrook) Step into Red’s Relics, and you are stepping into a time capsule curated with passion, charm, and a whole lot of personality, much like its owner, Anne Johnson. Located at 109 South Cochran Road in...
Local golf enthusiast Grant Snyder invents putter
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer (Photo provided) Local golfer, and Charlotte native, Grant Snyder is very passionate about the sport of golf, so much so that he took matters into his own hands to search for the perfect putter, inventing the Purolla Putter. “I am a big...
Grave deeds of kindness
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Photo by Deb Malewski - Terry Hill stands next to the Civil War monument at the Dimondale cemetery that he proudly cleaned.) “It is my cemetery now. I have kind of claimed it,” said Terry Hill as he looked out over Dimondale Cemetery...
P&K RV: Time to unhitch and relax
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Photo by Deb Malewski - Left to Right: Dave Pennell, Jody Riske, George Chemacki, and Raymond Charles.) After 51 years of selling and servicing campers and trailers, cousins George Chemacki and Dave Pennell are officially hanging up...
Eaton Meat to feature Michigan-sourced meats, local goods in Charlotte
Dan LaLone Contributing Writer (Photo provided of the Garn family.) A new family-owned butcher shop is preparing to open in downtown Charlotte, bringing with it a focus on locally sourced meats and farm products, traditional service and small-town pride. Eaton Meat,...