On June 14, Dead Time Stories, a family-owned bookstore devoted to true crime and tales of dark history, opened its doors within the courthouse, breathing fresh life into this historic space. Its ...

Sixty years later, Dowding is a world-class manufacturer of metal stampings, fabricated and precision-machined components, and assemblies. Still family-led, the company is now guided by Skip’s ...

(Photo by Deb Malewski: Raven Rawson, Director of Eaton Rapids new summer camp.) ...

Dan LaLone Contributing Writer (Photo provided – Devin Miheim, ERPS Athletic Director & H.S. Wrestling Coach, son Braxton & wife Ashley. Eaton Rapids Public Schools has appointed Devin Milheim as the ...

Robert E Lee Eaton Robert E Lee Eaton Robert “Rob” E Lee Eaton, a man who was very funny, humble, grateful, and respectful. Rob passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Rob, 46, of Charlotte ...

Matthew David O’Daniel Matthew David O’Daniel, our beloved son, brother, and friend, age 21, of Eaton Rapids, passed away as a result of a car accident on March 15, 2023. Matthew was born in Lansing ...

Deb Malewski Contributing Writer For a friendly, small-town, down-to-earth place to get your hair done, try Mary’s Hair Care in Olivet. Mary’s Hair Care is a full-service salon and does haircuts for ...

Christine Terpening Contributing Writer (Photo by Christine Terpening) A home is a haven. Shouldn’t this space be the most welcoming environment in your world? Horner House Interiors has been making ...

Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo by Kelsey Klont/TCJ) John Peck Auctions is a family owned and operated auction company that for nearly half a century has conducted thousands of successful live ...

Lisa Lee Contributing Writer (Photo by Lisa Lee) New owners have revamped the former China Buffet into a fast-food style Chinese restaurant. But don’t let the style fool you: the food is fast, but it ...

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 ...