
Count on Cole’s Tree Care
Mary Burleson Contributing Writer Located in Potterville on Pearl Street, Cole’s Tree Care is there to serve all your tree needs in the mid-Michigan area. They are also active within their community and make sure to give back to the environment. They are truly a...

Learning Life Skills through Golf
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer This summer marks the third session of the golf camp at Bonnie View Golf Course in Eaton Rapids. Children from ages eight to eighteen are encouraged to join this opportunity to begin or improve their golf game. The two-day camp is...

Remember When: 4th of July in Eaton Rapids
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer The fourth of July and all the activities associated with it has always been a big tradition in Eaton Rapids. Thousands of people gather for the various activities which also draw people from outside of Eaton Rapids in record numbers....

Small Town Living at Its Finest: Eaton Rapids
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer In 1947, Jack Davidson, the mayor of Eaton Rapids and a native of Philadelphia, considered Eaton Rapids a “paradise.” “We’ve got a town,” he said, “that’s just about right. Our people are loyal to each other. They live here by choice....

If It’s Summer, It Must Be P & K RV Time
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer For many, summer means hitting the road for a family vacation or just a getaway. If this is on the schedule for you, you need to make a visit to P & K RV Sales in Eaton Rapids. They’ve got the perfect RV to fit your lifestyle....

Like a Good Neighbor Matt Stoken is There
Mary Burleson Contributing Writer In the city of Charlotte, State Farm Insurance Agent Matt Stoken is available to help with many insurance needs. The agency provides auto, property, home, life, health and even pet insurance! What makes Matt and his team stand out...

R & D Salvage for Quality Materials
Cindy Miller Editor R&D Salvage is a locally owned, family operated salvage company with over 25 years of experience. They help customers get rid of unwanted scrap material and offer a full range of services to meet nearly any customer’s needs. Services...

Rick’s Family Barber Shop
Charlene Jones Contributing Writer What can you say about a business that has been a part of a community for nearly 31 years? Rick of Rick’s Family Barber Shop said something to this effect when I interviewed him about his business. And as I began to interview him, I...

Visit Vermontville Day
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer It’s summertime, COVID-19 worries are reduced, and the festivals and events we look forward to are returning to Eaton County. The fifth annual Visit Vermontville Day will take place on August 7 in the village of Vermontville. It...

Remember When… Eldred “Tout” Toutant of Charlotte
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer There are some people, especially educators, that once we’ve felt their influence, it will stay with us forever. Eldred “Tout” Toutant was one of those people to many who attended school in Charlotte. Toutant served as a beloved...