Potterville
Eaton County Sheriff’s Office has a new K9
Welcome your K9 Roscoe. We can’t thank you enough for the overwhelming response. It was wonderful. Roscoe was submitted by multiple people and was liked by Deputy Studley as well. “Roscoe” is also a name of an Anderson Co. (SC) Sheriff K9 recently killed in the line...
Shop Local – Culligan Water Conditioning
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Almost 60 years ago Philip and Phyllis Carey started a Culligan Water franchise in south Lansing. They’ve both passed now, but the business is still in family hands. Matt Carey, their son, has been part of the business since 1980 and...
CARA welcomes Potterville recyclers
Due to the unfortunate closure of the Potterville recycling center, the Charlotte Area Recycling Authority (CARA) would like to urge residents to continue their recycling efforts. CARA asks that recyclers please be mindful of the difference in acceptable items between...
Eaton County treasurer elected first VP of MACT
Sunfield Township resident and Eaton County Treasurer, Bob Robinson, was elected to serve as first vice president to the board of directors for the Michigan Association of County Treasurers (MACT) at its 2020 Virtual Summer Conference on August 25. As first vice...
Potterville’s Jake Briney named All-State 2nd Team Coach
By Travis Silvas Sports Writer By most standards, the Potterville High School boys varsity basketball season was a tremendous success. By the Associated Press’ standards, it was All-State-worthy. In guiding the Vikings to a 17-5 record, a 10-win improvement from last...
New Potterville High School boys varsity basketball coach sets first camp
Newly hired Potterville High School boys varsity basketball coach, Jacob Briney, and his entire coaching staff, is offering a four-day basketball camp for area youth in second through 12th grade. The camp will be held four consecutive Sundays beginning July 21 in the...
Potterville’s Savannah Christiansen interns with West Michigan Whitecaps
Ferris State University students gain valuable work experience through internships. Internships also can confirm or redirect career decision-making, provide marketability, develop people skills and enhance classroom learning. Many academic programs require one, but...
Gospel Fest brings main stage to Lake Alliance June 7-9
Clint Dickerson can see the pros and cons of moving the 3rd Annual Potterville Gospel Fest entirely to Lake Alliance Park in Potterville. Excitingly, the move will allow for the headlining acts to rock the main stage Friday and Saturday night and Sunday afternoon....
Cross Country success a tradition at Potterville High School
Crissta Ames Contributing writer Potterville High School boys’ cross-country team placed first at this year’s MHSAA Regionals on Oct. 27 in Jackson. The team narrowly defeated Saranac High School by 11 points, with 64 points altogether. The win marks the second...
Potterville Public Schools seeking 1-mill sinking fund
Potterville Public Schools is asking voters to approve a 1-mill sinking fund for 10 years. The district would raise approximately $126,000 annually from 2018 to 2027, based on current property values. The proposal will be on the Nov. 6 general election ballot. If...