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 ...

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 ...

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

Thanks to the vision of Mikaela and the unwavering support of her father Brian, brother Dylan and mother Renee, the community now has a welcoming place to embrace the art of creation. Welcome to the ...

Robert William Thomas Robert “Bob” William Thomas, a man referred to by his children as “The Mayor,” died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, after a battle with ALS. Bob, 70, of Charlotte, formerly of Gwinn, ...

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 ...

Keith Roy Haley, Jr. Keith Roy Haley, Jr., 69, of Bellevue, passed away on March 30, 2025 at his home in Bellevue, MI. He was born on July 3, 1955 to Keith Roy, Sr. and Cacilie (Fabri) Haley in Battle ...

William “Lee” Schumacher William “Lee” Schumacher, 91, of Charlotte, a beloved coach, teacher, husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Charlotte. Lee was born ...

Stephen Wayne Ferrell Stephen Wayne Ferrell, a faith-filled servant to both his country and St. John’s church, died February 14, 2025. Stephen, 73, of Charlotte was born May 11, 1951, in Charleston, ...

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 ...

David Thomas Harold Frentress David Thomas Harold Frentress, 43, of Kalamazoo, a man of the outdoors and beloved son, brother and uncle, died on Friday, January 31, 2025, in Kalamazoo. David was born ...