Big Prairie News

Continuing to describe the mill built by his father, Nathan Odell, in early Clinton Township, his son Lorenzo wrote: "It was originally intended for grinding corn, but a small bolt was added for the manufacture of flour, which was turned by hand.

Much of what is known of the earliest years of settlement in Clinton Township comes from the reminiscences written by Lorenzo Odell, whose father, Nathan Odell, was among the first settlers there.

Each year Daily Record staffers participate in what is arguably the least-scientific poll ever conducted.

With Christmas quickly approaching, folks are busy creating their shopping lists and checking them twice, making sure they pick up gifts their friends and family members will love.