It was her pregnancy, family memories, love of reading, and a wish to memorialize a loved one that prepared Snyder, of Olivet, to become a children’s author. Her first book, “The Swans That Came ...

State transportation officials are moving forward with a 2026 trunkline project that will resurface and reconfigure portions of two major highways through Charlotte, following recent approval by the ...

It is with great sadness that we must let everyone know about the difficult decision we faced. We had to humanely euthanize Winter, the great horned owl found in southwest Michigan back in December.

In its heyday, there were three Riedy’s locations – Charlotte, Potterville and Eaton Rapids, and there was practically no sports team or fund-raiser without Riedy’s spaghetti and sauce, and red-haired ...

Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Deb Malewski/FAN: This is the old Daniel Gould Home (1850s) and was the first brick house in Eaton Rapids. It was also the site of the first schoolhouse (1840-53) and ...

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(Photo by Kelsey Klont/TCJ – Photo (L to R): Head Chef Ethan Smerdon, General Manager Kyle Ritenburgh, Chef David Joyce.) Block House owners, Nick Lux and Anthony Collamati, opened their second ...

In his Charlotte kitchen, Gary Colles can often be found practicing a craft most people never witness firsthand: turning fresh milk into flavorful, artisan cheese. The process requires a few tools, ...

(Photo provided: 2023 Sunfield Farmers Picnic Grand Marshal Tim Rumfield and his wife Amy.) Tim Rumfield has been selected as the 2023 Grand Marshal for the Sunfield Farmers Picnic, with a parade ...

Lawnmowing can be a chore some dread each summer, especially if you have a large yard. But Harrington’s Lawn and Power Equipment in Dimondale can make it a little easier by providing the best ...

Sometimes, our ideas in life take a turn in a direction we do not expect. When that door opens you may find a new purpose and path allowing you to make a big impact on those around you, as well as the ...

“It would be much better, you will understand more, if you can come to my workshop.” This was some of the best advice I have received lately. It came from local train manufacture Steve Morris. Meet ...