Vermontville
The Farmer’s Loop Sled Dog Race returns as World Cup Qualifier
Kelsey Klont Editor (Photo provided - Pictured L-R is H & H Racing Team: Matt Norton, Jess Norton, Samantha Wawiernia, Sawyer Wawiernia, Trevor Wawiernia) The next best thing in Vermontville other than the Maple Syrup Festival? The Farmer’s Loop Sled Dog...
2025 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen and Court
Renee Sevenski Contributing Writer (Photo by Molly Macleod - From left to right: Izabelle Racine, Kaydence Harvey, Shannon Kistler, Madison Trowbridge (Queen)) As we sit patiently in Eaton County waiting to see what mother nature will bring as we receive the snowstorm...
John McEuen and Stranded Hobos Band to perform in Nashville
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) John McEuen, fiddler of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, will be collaborating with local band, Stranded Hobos Band, for a once in a lifetime country-bluegrass concert that you do not want to miss. Come to Nashville on...
A Neighborhood Garden Growing the Community
Stacy N. Holbrook Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) What happens when a community comes together to encourage a healthier life style, a better social environment and building community connections? We have a community that is a happier, healthier, and more content....
Sled Dog Race in Vermontville
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo provided - Pictured L to R: Matt Norton, Jessica Norton, Samantha and Sawyer Wawiernia.) Sled dog racing has been a sporting event testing the relationship between man and his best friend, the dog, ever since 1908 in Alaska. The...
The Voice of Maple Valley lays down the mic
Christine Terpening Contributing Writer (Photo by Christine Terpening: Long time announcer, Jeff Weiler, has served MVS for over 25 years.) Imagine. It’s Friday night in The Valley…Maple Valley. There’s a crisp chill in the air. A bright harvest moon shines a...
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...
Bismark Orchard & Gardens
Christine Terpening Contributing Writer (Photo by Christine Terpening) Retirement looks different for everyone, but for one local green thumb, it’s getting his hands dirty and watching what sprouts from the ground that makes life ‘finer than frog hair’ (quote...
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,...
Great Lakes Bulk & Health Foods spices things up
Christine Terpening Contributing Writer (Photo by Christine Terpening) Our Amish neighbors dot our local countryside adding beauty, culture and value to our community. A little drive down our back roads will lead you to hidden treasures. One such treasure, owned by...