Eaton County News

ONEIDA TOWNSHIP - A 19-year-old DeWitt man is dead after a two-car collision Saturday evening on M-100 at St Joe Hwy in Oneida Township, according to the Eaton County Sheriff's Office.

CHARLOTTE - When Diane Soule first started manning the desk and stocking shelves at the Eaton County Clothing and Furniture Center four years ago, it wasn't for a paycheck.

Lorie Ann Hosford was arraigned today on a charge of Larceny in Building. She is accused of taking a jug from a Potterville filling station counter containing money intended for charity.

Marvin High is ready for a fresh start. In the past five months, he's gotten a job at Peckham Industries, found an apartment, gotten a car, and started his life anew.

Just how safe are tasers, in the hands of police or anyone else? It's a question that has gained new ground after the death of a man in police custody Monday night.

EATON CO. - For now, the part-time members of the Eaton County Road Commission will continue to be eligible for health care benefits costing up to $25,000 per year for each member.

The collapse of the Lansing-area housing market has forced some local education groups to become more creative as they work to keep their high school construction programs intact until the market rebounds.

EATON RAPIDS - Mr. Dale's Tradin' Cards of Eaton Rapids is conducting its annual toy drive for the SIREN shelter of Eaton County, now through Dec.

H1N1 influenza vaccine remains available in limited quantities in Barry and Eaton Counties.

The race to succeed state Rep. Rick Jones is well under way more than a year before the Grand Ledge Republican is term-limited from office.

To even the score after Charles Schmucker allegedly scammed him of $400 in a failed marijuana transaction, Eric Trolz said he and his friends went to meet the 24-year-old to steal drugs or money.

GRAND LEDGE - In a relative squeaker, Ward 2 in Grand Ledge selected a new city council representative, Christina Bartholomew, with a margin of 11 votes.

On Sept. 22, the American Red Cross was happy to announce that the Eaton County Community Blood Drive held at the Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church received 101 productive units.

CHARLOTTE - Cancer can make its victims feel emotionally isolated but in Eaton County one group of residents has discovered it can be bonding experience.

Voting at polls across Mid-Michigan are preparing to close. Voters who are in line at polling places by 8 p.m. are allowed to vote, however, local clerks reported few lines today and said voter turnout has been light at most locations.

If you're like most of us, as you read Monday's State Journal 1B story about the Eaton County man billed for a fire he doused himself, you might have choked a little on your Cheerios.

A shortage of swine flu vaccine has forced some health officials to rethink how they'll protect the public.

By mid-December, Eaton County officials expect to know whether they were chosen by the Commerce Department to receive a $5-million grant to begin the process of extending high speed internet service to all areas of the county.

GRAND LEDGE - The neighbors awakened by the sound of equipment being moved knew that Bader and Sons don't make deliveries at 4 a.m. and called police.

DELTA TWP. - On Oct. 28 at 9:40 a.m., deputies from the Eaton County Sheriff's Office responded to a fatal vehicle crash at the intersection of Lansing Rd.