Eddie Money rocks Jackson County Fair with patriotic tunes, old favorites

Eddie Money serenaded the Jackson County Fair crowd with a blaring harmonica and fancy two-step Monday night, but he also reminded fans he has plenty of American soul left in his classic rock ’n’ roll. People of all ages swayed back and forth harmoniously, many with hands on their hearts, as the singer-songwriter performed his contemporary single “One More Soldier Coming Home” midway through...

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Wildcat Garden has taken root with students in Albion

Seeds planted by an Albion College professor and student have blossomed into a community of young women who aren’t afraid to get a little dirty or try new foods. Behind Albion High School sits the Wildcat Garden, the brainchild of Albion College professor Trisha Franzen and senior sociology major Rachel Keener. The quarter-acre lot is home to more than 20 fruits and vegetables, as well...

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Village of Concord may offer to fill residents' pools for a price -- after village president was chastised for filling his pool without permission

Filling pools with local fire hydrants in Concord should no longer invoke strong public retribution if one fire board member has his way. Kevin Lovitt said filling pools could instead be a way for firefighters to get much-needed hands-on training with the hoses and potentially profit the village. “I’d like to see our village adopt (a new policy) and say we’re not going to tell anybody...

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Concord village president in hot water after using fire hydrant to fill swimming pool

The Concord village president is contrite for improperly filling his pool with a village fire hydrant, but said Tuesday he won’t resign from his seat. Village president Mike Lovitt filled his pool at his home on Hanover Street in June. Three other village council members and three Concord Fire Department board members were present. Former village president Paul Colburn said the pool was...

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