Vermontville
Grease is still the word at Maple Valley High School
Amy Jo Parish Contributing Writer Greased Lightning will be revved and ready to run when the cast of Maple Valley High School’s Grease takes to the stage. Director Julie Nelson has been working with the students to prepare the show and said their hard work and...
JoLei’s Diner opens in downtown Vermontville
Crissta Ames Contributing Writer When looking for a delicious place to eat, check out Vermontville’s newest restaurant, JoLei’s Diner. The farm-themed diner, which had its grand opening on Saturday, June 8, serves breakfast and dinner foods like skillets, omelettes,...
MOOville celebrates 14 years
Crissta Ames Contributing Writer MOOville celebrated its 14-year anniversary on Saturday, May 25 and Memorial Day, throwing a party to celebrate the years they’ve been in business. The celebration kicked off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, with an All-You-Can-Eat Sundae bar,...
Maple Valley Athletic Boosters supply several improvements
Crissta Ames Contributing Writer The Maple Valley Athletic Boosters has helped Maple Valley schools in getting a new scorer’s table, new advertising signs, new iPads, and a special opportunity to participate in athletics without the worry of financial burden....
Community steps forward to ensure a successful Maple Valley Community Buck Pole
Crissta Ames Contributing write The eighth annual Maple Valley Community Buck Pole took place on Nov. 15, 2018, which created a fun, competitive event for the opening day of this year’s hunting season. There were warm drinks served by Spartan Motors, raffle drawings,...
Visit Vermontville Day back for third year
Vermontville is a village known for many things. One of those things is its annual Syrup Festival, which attracts locals, as well as visitors from all over the state. The Syrup Festival is a classic Vermontville celebration and community get together, but some village...
Continued support vital to Helping Hands Food Pantry
By Phil Grimwood Helping Hands As many of you know (and those who do not), Helping Hands Food Pantry has been serving the greater Charlotte community since 1982, (including the Vermontville and Sunfield areas) with the past 20 years at our current location on the...
Kelsey Grand Marshal of 78th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival
Doug Kelsey has never been far from the Maple Syrup Festival fun, living for years just a block from where the action takes place. But, he’s never been quite front and center as he will be this year, having been named the 78th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival...
Maple Syrup Festival annual talent show kicks off spring fun
Singing, dancing, maybe a little magic, it’s the all-encompassing annual talent show at the 2018 Maple Syrup Festival. The stage is open for adults and children alike to show their secret and well-known gifts. With age divisions of 5 and below, 6-12, 13-17, and 18 and...
Sugar Hut reopens in Vermontville
Every small town and village needs its own café. A simple, quiet morning spot with homemade dishes with a country style flavor, a cheap cup of coffee, and a waitress that knows your name and order without having to ask. Lisa’s Café was the last occupant of a small...