Vermontville
85th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Fest continues to grow
Joanne Williams Editor (Courtesy photo - This year’s 85th Festival will include a drone show in place of a traditional fireworks display.) Can you imagine what those 1940s farmers who sat around, in a barbershop, jawing about some sort of syrup festival would say...
Court Scholarship established in former court member’s honor
Joanne Williams Editor (Courtesy photo - The late Michelle Trowbridge (top left) is shown with the 1983 Fesitval court, next to Katerina Brumm and (bottom from left) Trixie Robinson (alternate) Queen Amy Cole, and Julie Villanueva.) As with any small town, names and...
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...
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...
Vermontville mother and son mushers take home the gold and silver
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided - The H&H Racing team celebrates its medals at the World Championships recently held in Wisconsin.) The scent of the 2026 Olympics is in the air, but the community of Vermontville has already tasted gold. Mother and son...
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...