Springport News

EATON RAPIDS - Four lucky young readers recently rode off for the summer on new bikes courtesy of the Springport Mason Lodge.

Dick Haley hopes to one day capture all of his household electricity from renewable sources.

Dick Haley hopes one day to get all of his household electricity from renewable sources.

Blaine Goodrich receives a hug from his grandson, Taelor Eernisse, 8, as early election results show him leading in the race Tuesday night for a seat on the Western School Board.

Hanover and Springport township voters approved fire levies Tuesday, while voters in the city of Albion approved the renewal of a recreation millage.

Rising costs combined with declining student enrollment and state aid is forcing several Jackson County public school districts to shrink staffs for the 2009-10 school year.

Jackson resident Christopher Johnston expressed relief Thursday night a day after a jury returned verdicts of not guilty on three charges, including criminal sexual conduct, in Lenawee County Circuit Court.

Parents, educators and township officials have organized a Walk to School event Friday to highlight safety issues for children at Napoleon's Ezra Eby Elementary School.

CHARLOTTE - Machine Gun Tommy is coming to Charlotte to open his new nightclub for an exciting adventure at Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church.

EATON RAPIDS - After a career spanning 50 years in healthcare, Jack Denton, President and CEO of Eaton Rapids Medical Center has announced his retirement effective Oct.

The Olivet College track and field teams competed April 4 at the Ferris State Bulldog Invitational.

EATON RAPIDS - It is sad to see them go but it's better this way. City Superintendent Scott Poyer explained he has 'tagged' approximately 30 dead trees in city right-of-ways that pose a safety concern.

Katelyn Prine has a can-do attitude -- a trait that helped fuel the success of a summer day camp in Springport that focused on the importance of exercise and healthy eating.

Gillett, Jodi N. and Michael W., of Jackson, a daughter, Alean Lynn, born March 19, 7 pounds, 14 ounces at Allegiance Health.

Jackson County commissioners threw their support behind plans to create a new park and consolidate operations for county and city parks that already exist.

Though most Jackson County local-governing units have passed a state compliance review of property-assessing practices, three townships have failed, according to the state Department of Treasury.

The cast and crew of Springport High School's spring musical, 'Hello, Dolly!' are preparing to take the stage from Thursday-Saturday, March 19-21, at 7 p.m. in the Springport High School Cafetorium.

A 19-year-old Springport man was arraigned today on a charge of third-degree child abuse after Jackson County sheriff's deputies said he fractured his infant son's skull.

The cause of a house fire that sent a Tompkins Township man to the hospital with serious burns remained undetermined Wednesday.

William Earl Lane, 68, of 183 Westbrook Ave., Battle Creek, pleaded guilty to probation violation: probation revoked; 4 months in jail with credit for 3 days; $1,645 in fines, costs and fees.