Dimondale News

HOLT - For a third consecutive year, Holt Sports Medicine will have two physical dates for the fall school sports.

Retired autoworkers' lost vision and dental coverage is causing problems for some practitioners and insurance companies.

Justin Houghton of Eaton Rapids, Zach Shaw of Dimondale, and John Villegas and Andy Carter of Lansing will be among the fighters at the Capital City Cage Fight Championships on July 18 at Hooters of Lansing, 172 E. Edgewood Blvd.

Threatening phone calls land one man behind bars. Michigan state police say 31-year-old Rhahnm Artimas Choice was arrested for making threatening calls to the Michigan Secretary of State Office in Dimondale.

The public is invited to the grand opening of the Dimondale Farmer's Market on June 25.

The Lansing Area Safety Council, with the support of the Capital Region Community Foundation Youth Fund and the Village of Dimondale, is offering the National Safety Council's Babysitter Safety Training Course on July 28 from noon until 3 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church.

By SCOTT AMMARAMAN DIMONDALE - Finally, after a very bumpy spring, Creyts Road repairs are coming.

HOLT - A crowd lined the streets of Holt to honor those that have served in war.

Bird wars: Readers take their shots: * From Sam Febba of Dimondale: "Regarding your May 16 column ... "A much-easier-on-the-eyes alternative to 'CAUTION' tape for keeping birds away from your windows is what I call strawberry netting.

Spectators gathered in lawn chairs and on blankets along Holt Road, ready for Monday's annual Memorial Day parade.

Jamie Lee Anne Clark, daughter of James and LuAnne Clark of St. Johns, and Garrison Scott Ridenour, son of Dennis and JoAnne Ridenour of Dimondale, were united in marriage May 16, 2009 outside the Ridenour home in front of 100 guests in a double ring ceremony with Rev.

Toddler Time in the Park "Toss Me Into Reading" will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in ten Eaton County communities this summer.

DIMONDALE, Mich. - Over its 54 years in business, Don's Windmill Truck Stop has seen a lot of changes.

OKEMOS - The Water Wonderland Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, earned the 'Most Improved Chorus' Award at the Border Lakes Region 2 Sweet Adelines Competition held April 24-26 in Dearborn.

From April 29 to May 5, Mason police officers investigated 64 reported incidents involving a variety of activities.

MASON - Opening day at the Spartan Speedway April 24 in Mason was picture perfect.

We would like to thank Danielle Burt for her years of service as a cashier at Carl's Supermarket of Dimondale.

DIMONDALE - The Chief Okemos Sportsman's Club is offering a hunting safety course May 16 and 17.

Jon Holmes reflected Tuesday as he surveyed his next paddling challenge: Lake Michigan, from Grand Haven to Chicago.

DIMONDALE - The decision by the owner of Don's Windmill Truck Stop to close the business after 54 years seems to be a sign of the times.