Dimondale is in a Bit of a Pickle
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Without much cost or rigmarole, Dimondale has created a new village craze: Pickleball. This has led to the formation of the Dimondale Pickleball Society (DPS). Its uniqueness brings a simple, inexpensive idea to Dimondale; an outdoor...
Lavender Blue, Dilly Dilly
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer As you walk through the lavender-painted front door of the Azul & Vine Farms shop, the air is deeply fragrant with the scent of lavender, as that is the featured product. Lavender is a beautiful aromatic plant and is said to have...
Restoring the Habitat for Butterflies in Eaton Rapids
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer The blazing orange and black Monarch butterfly, one of the most recognized and loved butterflies in North and Central America, is in danger of disappearing. These small insects play a huge role in pollinating about one third of the...
Remember When… Barzilla Hoyt Custer
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Eaton Rapids has always had its fair share of colorful, interesting residents. One such person was Barzilla Hoyt (B.H.) Custer. Custer was an Eaton Rapids businessman, a leader in the community, and a person with a strong sense of...
New Cosmetology School at What’s Your Forte Salon
John Forte, owner of What’s Your Forte Salon, is opening a new cosmetology school in downtown Charlotte. His wife Angela will be running the program, a dream they have shared together for a while. Affordability, location, quality materials and a small class size are...
Harrington’s Under New Ownership
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer July 1 marked the end of Harrington’s Lawn and Power Equipment and the start of Harrington’s Outdoor Equipment. The new owner, Jim Sape, is not new to this type of business. He is also the owner of the Outdoor Equipment Company in Ray,...
The Mix in Bellevue
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer It’s a shake-y business, but someone’s got to do it! Rebecca Whitson just opened The Mix in Bellevue on July 10, where she serves energizing teas, healthy shakes, protein coffee, and other refreshing drinks which feature Herbalife...
Senior Center Re-Opens
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer COVID-19 isolation was hard on everyone, but especially those who live alone and are older. Being stuck at home can affect one’s mental, emotional, and physical health. Many of the members of the Jean Bradford Kline Senior Center were...
Eaton Rapids City Council Approves Final Pot Ordinance
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Eaton Rapids City Council held its regular meeting on July 12 at City Hall. The Council reviewed and approved the third and final marijuana ordinance before them, which allows adult use of marijuana within the city of Eaton Rapids....
Remember When…Benjamin Knight, Eaton Rapids Pioneer
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer So many of the streets in Eaton Rapids are named after early residents of the community. One very prominent street that is included in this kind of recognition is Knight Street, which was named after an early settler, Benjamin F....