Potterville
New Potterville superintendent arrives to ballot issues, bond project
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Williams/TCJ - Breakfast and business were on the menu at a recent meet and greet with new Potterville Superintendent Dan Gilbertson [right], seen here with Clark Construction’s Dave Warner [left], and school board member Jon McNett.)...
Dimondale’s Barber Rick hands over the reins after 35 years in the business
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided - Barber Rick Hicks [left] received a proclamation from Dimondale for his many years of community support. Presenting the honor was Dimondale Village President Ralph Reznick [right].) “I have a confession to make.” In our...
Gizzards aren’t the only things on the menu at the annual Potterville three-day festival
Joanne Williams Editor (Cindy Gaedert-Gearhart/TCJ - Crowds, food, music, rides, vendors, a parade, car show and so much more. What a great way to begin summer festival season, right here in Potterville.) Do you know what a gizzard is? They tend to “pop up” at...
Potterville finishes the year strong with 3 wins, hopes for next season
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer (Photo provided - The Potterville Lady Vikings stood by one another through the season and finished with three wins in the final two weeks of the regular season.) The Potterville girls basketball team finished the year with a 4-19...
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...
Recycle, reuse holiday items, including the tree, live garland
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo by Joanne Williams/FAN - Check with local recycling centers and tree farms, even zoos and animal rescues to recycle live Christmas trees.) There is nothing sadder than seeing a Christmas tree abandoned on the side of the road. It has been...
Potterville football staying busy this summer
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer The official start of the high school football season isn’t until August, but that hasn’t stopped the Potterville football team from working hard this summer, preparing for things to come. The Vikings have been busy with summer workouts...
New and only barbershop in town
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo by Kelsey Klont/TCJ) Potterville’s only barbershop is open and ready for business. Cole Davis, a 2021 Potterville High School graduate, opened Cole Cutsss on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Specifically for men’s haircuts and beard...
Remember Pawsibilities as the months grow cold
Christine Terpening Contributing Writer (Photo provided) According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we can expect a cold winter with plenty of snowstorms, sleet and ice rain for the Great Lakes region, or as we call it: typical Michigan. This is a time when costs to...
Become a Community Scientist with the Eaton Conservation District
Submitted by Eaton County Conservation District (Photo Provided) The Eaton County Collaborative Stream Monitoring Program has an exciting opportunity for community members to become involved in monitoring the water quality of their local streams! Through this program,...