Eaton Rapids … A well-loved small town
By Deb Malewski Not everyone loves Eaton Rapids, of course. But those who do, really do. There is a certain passion about what this town has to offer, and many appreciate it. They enjoy a sense of security, neighbors helping neighbors and a strong community...
Bald eagle hit by car while eating
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer It’s hard to imagine that someone would intentionally hit a bald eagle with their car as it stands in the road, eating. Louise at Wildside Rehabilitation and Education believes this is probably what happened to Freedom, an 8-year-old...
Eaton Rapids Post Office mural created by Russian prince
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer If you’ve ever mailed a letter or package in the Eaton Rapids Post Office you’ve probably noticed the large mural above the service counter. It is one of about 1,400 similar murals throughout the country. In this area, there are also...
Girl Scouts end the ‘there’s nothing to do’ problem
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer So often we hear “There’s nothing to do ...” from our kids. Some of our young women, though, have found a way to keep busy, to learn, and to have fun. They joined the Girl Scouts. There are eight different troops in Eaton Rapids alone....
When dialysis isn’t a good option
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Franklin South, 16, known by friends and family as “Frankie,” has had kidney disease his entire life. Born prematurely to a troubled mom with substance abuse issues, Frankie faced a very uncertain future. That future was made brighter...
Cooper Rush and Gavin Miller inspire each other
Adam Droscha Contributing Writer It would be safe to assume that several thousand miles and an age difference of nearly 20 years would prevent two people from becoming good friends, let alone making regular trips across the distance to visit one another. Those...
Timepiece Park a showpiece for Charlotte’s revitalization
When Timepiece Park officially opens in a couple weeks, it will mark a significant point in downtown Charlotte’s revitalization efforts. For all its lightning rod qualities, its ability to spark passionate conversations about city funds, street conditions, and...
Howe named 2019 Frontier Days Grand Marshal; Blocker is Junior Grand Marshal
Out of the many nominations submitted by community members this year, the Charlotte Frontier Days Board has selected Charlotte’s own David Howe to serve as the 2019 Frontier Days Grand Marshal. David has been a businessman in Charlotte for more than 40 years. You may...
Getting to Know … Tanner Reynolds
Douglas M. Hoy Contributing Writer Remember back, way back, during those early years of grade school. Did you ever come in first, or second, in much of anything? Maybe you engaged in challenges during grade school spelling competitions, perhaps a foot race with fellow...
Car Cruise-In held Wednesdays in downtown Eaton Rapids
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer “It started on a dream and ended in reality,” said Eaton Rapids Car Cruise-In organizer William Hammond. Back in 2014 Hammond and his friends decided that a cruise-in was what Eaton Rapids needed. It had been tried in nearby towns...