When asked what to drive on a road trip on a beautiful summer day, most people would say a convertible with the top down or a motorcycle. When Michigan farmer Bill Hewlett was asked, he proclaimed, “My tractor, of course!” Hewlett and over 45 others drove their tractors from the Mead f...
Grass Lake Charter Township moved closer to creating a Local Development Finance Authority(LDFA) during their regualr meeting Tuesday, August 12, 2008. The township passed a proposal authorizing the creation of the LDFA. The LDFA would capture any increase in tax revenue and use those dollars to, ...
This is meant to be a safety precaution. A new State of Michigan hunting regulation reads that snapping turtles must be 13 inches carapace. This measurement is over the top of the upper shell. Extreme care should be exercised when measuring these reptiles. They snap closed hard and can strike ...
The Waterloo Village Market has opened it’s doors for business after being closed in July. Ed and Arlene Klosiewicz (above) are hard at work cooking, cleaning and taking care of customers. The couple owned the store for years before selling it almost eight years ago. Business just didn’t pi...
GRASS LAKE GIRL SCOUTS – IRISH HILLS COUNCIL – Continue a tradition where girls grow strong with courage, confidence and character – Girl Scouting. Get information at Back-to-School Night at George Long Elementary on Tuesday, August 28, from 5-7 PM. ADULTS NEEDED TO BE TROOP LEADERS. Sign...
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When asked what to drive on a road trip on a beautiful summer day, most people would say a convertible with the top down or a motorcycle. When Michigan farmer Bill Hewlett was asked, he proclaimed, ...
Grass Lake Charter Township moved closer to creating a Local Development Finance Authority(LDFA) during their regualr meeting Tuesday, August 12, 2008. The township passed a proposal authorizing the creation...
This is meant to be a safety precaution. A new State of Michigan hunting regulation reads that snapping turtles must be 13 inches carapace. This measurement is over the top of the upper shell. Extreme...
The Waterloo Village Market has opened it’s doors for business after being closed in July. Ed and Arlene Klosiewicz (above) are hard at work cooking, cleaning and taking care of customers. The couple...
What started six years ago as a fun way to raise a few dollars for the VA Hospital has grown into an all day affair with music, food and non-stop softball. The fundraiser the first year paid for a surgery...
On July 11-13, the Michigan Crush Baseball team participated in the David Clark Memorial Baseball Tournament in Hudson, MI. The team finished with a 6-1 record beating Addison 11-0, Jackson Northwest 22-4,...
Waterloo Golf Course hosted their 17th annual Junior Golf Tournament Wednesday, July 16, 2008 following 5 weeks of lessons with PGA Professional and owner, Keith Haglund. The players would meet once...
On July 8, 2008, the Michigan Crush Baseball team played a make-up championship game at the John Smoltz Field in Lansing, MI. The team took second place by losing to C.A.Y.S.A. Patriots by a soce of ...
The Grass Lake Junior High Equestrian team competed in district competition in May of this year. The team rode to a fourth in the district. The dedication and devotion of this small team is remarkable....
Two soccer coaches from England were in Grass Lake the week of July 6 -11 as part of the UK International Soccer Camps, Inc. program that has player/coaches rotate for a week at various soccer camps across...
GRASS LAKE GIRL SCOUTS – IRISH HILLS COUNCIL – Continue a tradition where girls grow strong with courage, confidence and character – Girl Scouting. Get information at Back-to-School Night at...
Look out below! Catholic Charities of Jackson County will drop 850 golf balls from a helicopter at Lakeland Hills Golf Club on August 28 at 5:30 P.M The first ball in the hole or the ball closest to the...
The Grass Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual Grass Lake Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 20, 2008. This event will combine several activities into one and will included...
U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) announced he is accepting interns at his Battle Creek, Jackson, and Washington, D.C. offices for the fall of 2008. Internships are open to all college students with...
Wonderful local produce can be purchased at the Farmers Market now located at Coppernoll’s Hardware and Rental. “Every Saturday during the growing season farmers and gardeners are welcome to come...
The television has presented a plethora of dads. In the mid- 1970s we met Archie Bunker (the narrow-minded, judgmental dad of "All in the Family"). Then there was George Jefferson (the scheming, cunning...
A few weeks ago I attended a lecture by Rev. Jim Wallis, who is known as being both theologically conservative and a social activist. His lecture was given, in part, to promote his newest book, "The...
During my last semester of college, I met the girl of my dreams. Elaine didn't have all the answers, but when I was with her I thought that God must indeed be good. My relationship with her ended...
By Rev. Paul Oggioni Director of the Pious Union of St. Joseph, Grass Lake "Happy New Year!" It is the greeting that at the beginning of every year we address to those with whom we...
An acquaintance of mine is having a particularly difficult year. A series of unfortunate events has beset this person. As I reflected upon this I thought, "This just hasn't been your year. ...
To the Times Editor, When public hearing notices are published in The Times, it is so much appreciated when useful information appears in these notices to enlighten the public on what the hearing is actually...
The 7th grade girls summer basketball team would like to thank the community sponsors who enabled the girls to travel all over the state this summer to work on their game. The girls ended the summer...
Tax Talk by Fred Swope Two major Federal tax bills signed into law in 2006 on top of the pre-scheduled tax law changes for this year will affect most 2006 returns. Over the next few weeks, TAX TALK will...
I'm a state of Michigan employee, a Republican, a passionate conservative and by today's standards considered old fashioned. I labeled this last state and national election, "Black Tuesday."...
Dear Friends, These recollections were written by Eleanor Potter in 1947, two years after moving to the farm now known as the Eyry of the Eagle Farm located just south of Grass Lake High School. ...
Kick Up The Heat With Grilling Marinades One of the easiest ways to liven up your favorite grilling dishes is with the fresh tastes and aromas of simple, homemade marinades. Chipotle-Honey Marinade is...
