Rives Quality Meats approaching 50 years of service
Christine Terpening Contributing Writer (Photo by Christine Terpening - Tom Hosler, his daughter Shelly Smith and his son-in-law Rob Smith) These days quality and a bargain don’t always go hand in hand, but that’s not the case at Rives Quality Meats in Rives...
Pray Funeral Home celebrates 100 years
Submitted by Pray Funeral Home (Photos Provided - Left: The evolution of the funeral is on display at the exhibit at the Museum at Courthouse Square. Right:The flag draped casket is in-front of a portable draped backdrop that was used when setting up a...
Custodian of the past
Douglas Hoy Contributing Writer (Photos Provided) Try to just imagine; over 20 million dead. Do you remember this number?. Do you know where it comes from or what it represents? The number is as real as the blood that was shed, as the lives lost. The love ones...
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Submitted by Douglas R. Lloyd, Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney (Photo Provided) National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 23 to April 29, 2023. This annual observance provides the opportunity to raise awareness and underscore the importance of helping...
Seasonal Inspirations Gift Shop is an Olivet treasure
Christine Terpening Contributing Writer (Photo by Christine Terpening - Owner Jamie Kita shows off the cozy atmosphere of Seasonal Inspirations Gift Shop and some of its products.) You need not go far to find the perfect decor for your home or gift for your...
Island City Assisted Living prides itself on safety and family peace of mind
Christine Terpening Contributing Writer (Photo by Christine Terpening - Jan Denton plays weekly at Island City Assisted Living) Perhaps the hardest decision we will ever encounter is when we need help taking care of our elderly loved ones. When that time comes along,...
Eaton Rapids project wins prestigious award
Submitted by Yvonne Ridge, City of Eaton Rapids (Photo Provided) On April 20, the American Society of Civil Engineering (ACSE) Lansing-Jackson Branch will honor the City’s recent transformation of their historic island and surround area in the heart of Eaton...
Meet a retired leader dog for the blind
Submitted by Charlotte Lions Club (Photo Provided) The Charlotte Lions Club is inviting the public to attend a special presentation about Leader Dogs for the Blind on April 12, 2023, at 6:30-7:00 p.m. at the Charlotte Community Library. There is no cost to...
Charlotte Public School students eligible for direct admit to Olivet College
Submitted by Charlotte Public Schools (Photo provided) Charlotte Public School students will now be automatically admitted to Olivet College, thanks to Olivet Direct!, a new program that makes the admissions process faster and easier for qualified students....
The County Journal celebrates 18 years in business
(Photo by Tal Gearhart - Front row: Leah, Beverly, Cari and Pennie. Back row: Christi, Pam, Cindy, Carter, Charlene and Christine.) The County Journal celebrates 18 years in business this week! When John Gaedert founded The County Journal in 2006, serving the...