Community Briefs
The Bohm Theatre Update For the Friends of the Bohm, the group dedicated to saving the Bohm Theatre in Albion’s historic downtown, rain is their […]
Community
College and Community Come Together— Albion Interfaith Ministries answers to the less fortunate
Thanks Albion Interfaith Ministries, some in the community of Albion have gotten a helping hand. Albion Interfaith Ministries (AIM) is an organization comprised of 18 different […]
Downtown Development— Albion to make city improvements
The city of Albion finished in fourth place in the Reader’s Digest “We Hear You America!” competition – an online contest where residents voted for […]
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 […]
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.