Reiger Park Renovations — Pond offers safer environment
Albion College swimmers took to the water in an inaugural swim at Reiger Park’s newly renovated swimming and ice-skating pond. The ribbon cutting ceremony for […]
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Assessing Achievement — Albion High School prepares redesign plan
When asked how Albion High School’s (AHS) standardized test scores slipped below state standards, Willie Lewis, director of achievement and accountability, knew exactly where to […]
Let the Sun Shine—Albion firm sells solar trackers across the nation
From its Albion-based location, Patriot Solar Group engineers, manufactures and sells solar trackers—the systems that support solar panels—to customers across the United States and internationally […]
Extreme Community Makeover- ACF funds with $22,000 grant
For Albion mayor Joe Domingo, this past weekend sparked a new era in how both the residential and collegiate community can make a difference for […]
Slang in Albion
Think you know what it means to stretch? Not in Albion! Check out this insider video on slang used in Albion. (It could save you […]
All that jazz-Java n Jazz hits the right notes
Java n jazz serves up fresh coffee and specialty drinks in downtown Albion.
Photo courtesy of Sandy Turay
Trick or treat-Dow Center holds Community Day
Local children trick or treat in the Dow Center as student organizations pass out candy.
Photo courtesy of Marie Ames
Boo to the books-demonologists visit Albion District Library
Who you gonna call? Paranormal investigators speak at Albion District Library.
Photo illustration by Kyle Francis
Q & A with Hattie Lafayette
On March 28, Hattie Lafayette, Albion resident, celebrated her 112 birthday. Lafayette, born in 1897, is a supercentenarian, or someone who has lived past age 110. She is also verified as the 27th oldest person alive.
Davan’s Bar to host male dancers for second time
On April 17, Davan’s Restaurant is hosting a ladies’ night event in which male dancers, sponsored by Pure Romance, will perform from 10:30 p.m. until midnight.
A smart gamble
With the Michigan economy and unemployment rate on a downward spiral, the news of any business opening is good news, especially when that business is expected to make a significant impact on the job market.
So long, smart city?
The sign standing on all major roadways into Albion declaring “A Smart Community” will soon be removed due to the community’s failure to meet the requirements of holding the title.