Joanne Williams Editor (Photo by Joanne Williams/TCJ: Nine-year-old Addie Harris has taken letter-writing to heart in her correspondence with the President.) ...

The effort, long dreamed of, planned, was spirited by a generous $300,000 donation from Richard Trumley, in honor of his wife, Beverly, according to the Courthouse Square Association. The current ...

Joanne Williams Editor (Photo by Joanne Williams/FAN - Check with local recycling centers and tree farms, even zoos and animal rescues to recycle live Christm ...

One of the most recent, and very troubling arrivals is a female great horned owl now named Winter. Great horned owls are among Michigan’s most common owl species, found statewide year-round, and they ...

Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Photo by Deb Malewski - Winter has gotten a second chance thanks to caring humans and the services and sanctuary of Wildside Animal Rehabilitation in Eaton Rapids.) ...

(Photo by Joanne Williams/TCJ – The simple and the freshest is best. That’s what Mr. M’s of Eaton Rapids has found for almost 30 years.) How does a small, family-run restaurant survive these days? Yes ...

(Photo provided – Dawn Nowlan can provide you the recognized travel knowledge and skills to get you where you want to go.) The winter doldrums often lead to dreams of travel to far-flung places – ...

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 by Deb Malewski – Jennifer Dembowske (from left) and her sons Nolan and Corbin are excited about their new venture.) Dreams don’t usually come with a storefront, but Wildest Dreams Designs is ...

The City of Olivet has a new police chief who is anything but new to law enforcement or the area. Johnny Lopez was sworn in as chief of police at the October City Council meeting. By his side was ...

Carol Ann Fox, 80, of Bellevue (formerly of Charlotte), passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, surrounded by family, leaving a void that will never be filled. Carol was a sweet and gentle soul ...

(Photo by Deb Malewski – The thrill of the hill is back in Eaton Rapids, and residents couldn’t be happier. Now, if the snow would just return!) The sledding hill at the former Northwestern School in ...