Eaton Rapids’ winning season leads to bigger future goals
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer (Photo provided - Early injuries kept the Eaton Rapids’ Greyhounds on their toes as they fought their way to a 14-9 finish.) Before the new season could ever really even get going, the Eaton Rapids girls basketball team had some major...
Hamlin Township firefighters to host fire truck, car show fundraiser in June
Dan LaLone Contributing Writer (Courtesy photo - Part of being a firefighter is education about fire dangers, for young and old alike.) The Hamlin Township Firefighter’s Association, in partnership with Neighbors United #WalkForTheRed, will host a fire truck and car...
Densmore, Wirtz and Malloy earn State Runner-Up titles at Finals
Evan Schaefer Contributing Writer (Evan Schaefer/TCJ - Wrestlers Van Wirtz [left] and Kylee Malloy did their Olivet Eagles proud at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling State Finals this year.) Three Eaton County wrestlers battled their way to championship matches...
Charlotte’s Densmore earns state runner-up finish at Ford Field
Evan Schaefer Contributing Writer (Evan Schaefer/TCJ - Sophomore Tyler Densmore [second from left] has two more shots at state in his future, especially with a current record of 54-6 with the Charlotte High School Orioles.) Charlotte sophomore Tyler Densmore capped...
Quilter’s story takes root in Eaton Rapids store
Stacy Holbrook Contributing Writer (Photo provided - The quilt shop Gold Thimble is now open on Main Street.) Every quilt tells a story, and every quilter has a story to tell. Wendy Stahl’s story is now a new shop in Eaton Rapids. When Stahl was young, her...
Founding Hamlin Firefighter Anderson retires after nearly 50 years of service
Dan LaLone Contributing Writer (Courtesy photo - Hamlin Township Firefighter Chet Anderson found joy in his 50 years of service through professionalism and in teaching young people about the work and history of firefighting.) After nearly five decades of...
Helping Hands expansion needs $93,000 to meet building costs
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Williams/TCJ - Cindy Hales (left) of the Capital Region Community Foundation spoke at the ceremony along with Helping Hands Executive Director Amanda Thompson.) Helping Hands Food Pantry does what it says and so much more. This was...
Auxo Winery grows out of owners’ love for fruit farming, event planning
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Williams/TCJ - Earth tones, a grass-green bar and black tables and chairs at Auxo set off a comfortable gathering space, surrounded by tall glass windows and a working fireplace. Opening day was March 13. The facility also includes a...
McDaniel’s Barbies are a dream
Stacy Holbrook Contributing Writer (Stacy Holbrook/FAN - Vanessa McDaniel's Valentine's Day display) Barbie is loved by girls of all ages, including Vanessa McDaniel. As a little girl, McDaniel enjoyed every Barbie and Ken she received. As a woman, McDaniel has...
‘Built by the Bull’ – chronicles guided health journey
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Williams/TCJ - Karri McManus has written a book that chronicles a journey of health, mind and spirit, told through voices that ring true.) “Most stories don’t start with a yes. They start with a quiet maybe that refuses to die.”...