Vermontville News

Paul and Betty Swift of Vermontville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house June 27 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 9729 Carlisle in Vermontville.

SUNFIELD - Sunfield Historical Society and Jim Zemke of Vermontville are the winners of the 2009 Heritage Awards The Eaton County Historical Commission would like to recognize both Sunfield Historical Society and Jim Zemke of Vermontville for their outstanding contributions.

VERMONTVILLE - Bob Robinson of Vermontville has filed a committee to run as a candidate for State Representative of Eaton County/Michigan District 71.

Mayor Deb Shaughnessy of Charlotte was the guest speaker at the General Federation Women's Club Vermontville annual potluck dinner held at the Methodist Church.

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Jennifer Upright has been promoted to bank manager for Independent Bank's Vermontville office.

Eaton County's Museum at Courthouse Square is hosting its History Day Camp this Aug.

EATON CO. - Toddler Time in the Park 'Toss Me Into Reading' will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in 10 Eaton County communities this summer.

Mark and Lynn Rigelman of Vermontville announce the engagement of their daughter Lynzie Sue to Eric Michael Smith.

The 70 dogs seized Monday from a Mason-area breeder were well fed and cared for, according to local breeders who have seen them.

VERMONTVILLE - The Vermontville Lions Club has been an active participant of the Maple Syrup Festival for many years.

VERMONTVILLE - Once again, it's almost that time of year for the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival.

VERMONTVILLE - The Princess Pageant has been going on for about 10 years. Kathie Perez started the Princess Pageant.

VERMONTVILLE - Each year, there are buckets hanging on the trees, and people get excited because they know that the maple syrup festival is near.

The Calhoun County Michigan Chapter of the Harley Owner Group has its first event of the season on April 25, 2009.

Robert Ray Jr., a sophomore at Sexton High School, has been named 'Youth of the Year' by the Boys & Girls Club of Lansing.

The U.S. Army said Sunday it has filed a criminal complaint in an Iraqi court against 12 people believed responsible for the May 12, 2007 ambush in which seven U.S. soldiers were killed.

Willy Wonka Jr is off to a "sweet" start at The Revue's new home in Nashville. Under the direction of Hollie Auten, the cast of over 70 children were the first to rehearse on the newly built stage upstairs in the old Masonic Temple.

LANSING -- Lawmakers in the state House and Senate unveiled a bipartisan plan Thursday to add a voluntary $10 charge to annual motor vehicle registration fees and dedicate the added revenue from that to maintenance and improvements at state and local parks, boat launches and recreation areas.

Have you been wondering just who is that mysterious dog on the flyers plastered all over Eaton County, along with a "do not chase" warning? She's Bobbi, a 3-year-old, 30-pound Australian shepherd with a ...