Former Olivet student earns teaching recognition in Georgia
Joanne Williams Editor (Courtesy photo- Teacher of the Week honors went to Olivet College graduate and stellar softball player Jessica Davenport Creager (right), shown here with her mother, Ponja Dye.) “By their fruit you shall know them.” Life seldom provides a...
A monumental task: Sorting Rosehill Cemetery records
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Photo by Deb Malewski/FAN- Robin Webb has spent more than a year and a half with her Eaton Rapids’ team cataloging Rosehill Cemetery and uncovering some of the history buried there.) Robin Webb probably didn’t realize the scope of...
Coaches McDonald, Heimes retire, recognized with Texas gymnasium named in their honor
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided- Former Charlotte area students, athletes and coaches Marsha McDonald (left) and Charmaine Heimes were honored with a gymnasium named after them as they retired after 40 years of coaching in Texas.) The band played, the students...
Hamlin Township Fire Dept. Annual Report emphasizes community and service
Dan LaLone Contributing Writer (Courtesy photo- The trucks and personnel at the Hamlin Township Fire Department served 225 calls in 2025 in addition to trainings and participation in community education programs.) The Hamlin Township Fire Department responded to 225...
That’s what friends are for – kidney donation says it all
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided - Friends (left) Scott Williams and Schad Sparks now share more than most folks after Shad donated his kidney to Scott.) Most friends are willing to share lawnmowers or snowblowers when needed. Schad Sparks went a bit further. He...
Potterville boys seeing growth under ‘new’ coach Kemp
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer (Photo provided - Coach Kyren Kemp is happy to be back in Potterville.) The head coaching gig for the Potterville boys basketball team has been a bit of a revolving door in recent years. Kyren Kemp is in his first year leading the...
Olivet native is national collegiate cornhole champion
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided - Alex Weaver was recruited to one of only two collegiate cornhole teams in the country, and brought home a national championship for his Adrian College team. Weaver won in the national finals, held January 1 and 2 in Myrtle...
Take heart – heart disease can be eased, information is key
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo by Joanne Williams/TCJ - The event panelists were health professionals (from left) Jenna Edwards, Jill Byers, Heather Klopp and Jenna Bergstrom.) Hearts rule each February, with Valentine’s Day and its American Heart Month designation....
85th Maple Valley Syrup Festival court crowned
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided- The 2026 Vermontville Syrup Festival Court (from left): Queen McKenzie Soper, Kiylee Kirby, and Aubree Roth. The court was crowned at a February 11 ceremony.) The taps are open. The syrup is running. Good news for the 85th...
Saturday morning ‘help others’ event produces more than 330 lunches, aid for the homeless, those in need
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo by Joanne Williamd/TCJ: Missy Smith (right) and more than 30 volunteers assembled more than 330 bag lunches for the homeless in the area. The effort brought donations in from as far as Flint.) It all started with a Facebook event...