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Movie shot and filmed in Eaton Rapids, MI “HAYSEED” is available now!
https://mailchi.mp/aca58c19cfa9/hayseed-is-available-now?e=4ed180e950 After the shocking death of a small-town reverend, insurance investigator Leo Hobbins (Bill Sage) arrives at Emmaus Holy and interviews the church secretary, Darlene Halsey (Ismenia Mendes). Against his better judgment, Hobbins agrees to help Darlene find the actual cause of the reverend’s death. Hobbins proceeds to interview all the congregation members, sifting through […]
November Mayor’s Corner
I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! Several months ago, the city applied for a grant through the State of Michigan’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). This grant provides necessary funding to cities so they can make upgrades to their wastewater system. Based on projected costs of $4,200,000, we received a grant in […]
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City Property Sale
The City of Eaton Rapids is interested in selling the following described piece of property through public sealed bidding process: A parcel of land lying West of the Westerly right of way of McArthur River Drive in the Village (now City) of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, in the Northeast Fractional one-quarter of Section 3, Town 1 […]
October Mayor’s Corner
Happy Fall! We’ve had a lot happening so far this fall in Eaton Rapids. We kicked it off with the 3rd Annual Color Triathlon. We had 40 participants, plus 10 for the 5K run/walk. Congratulations to all who participated and all of the volunteers and sponsors. Mark your calendars for next year, as this will […]
Eaton Rapids Scarecrow Contest
Rules are as follows: Contest is open to individuals, businesses, organizations and clubs. There is no fee for entry. Please read the following rules before completing your entry. Have fun! Contest Date: October 1st – October 31st. Delivery of Entries: Entrants are responsible for bringing their fully assembled scarecrow to their desired location on Main […]
Build a Charcuterie Cup!
CITY OF EATON RAPIDS Learn the art of food with us as we build charcuterie cups! TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 5PM-6PM EATON RAPIDS CITY HALL FREE | FIRST COME FIRST SERVE ONLY 25 SPOTS AVAILABLE TO REGISTER: ccagle@cityofeatonrapids.com
Notice of Hydrant Flushing
The City of Eaton Rapids Water Department Will be flushing hydrants on Oct 3rd, 4th & 5th Discoloration of your water may occur.
September Mayor’s Corner
I wanted to give updates regarding topics I often get asked about. First, the recycling center. As you know, the city closed its’ recycling center a year ago, but we’ve been working with our township neighbors to come up with a collaborative way to build a new center for our entire community. We created a […]
August Mayor’s Corner
I can’t believe it’s almost the end of August. Kids will be going back to school soon so please watch for more pedestrians and buses. Speaking of pedestrians, did you know it’s the law to yield to pedestrians and bicyclists in a crosswalk? We have a few that cross Main Street, so please be mindful […]
July Mayor’s Corner
Happy July! Once again, we enjoyed a fantastic 4th of July celebration. The parade was one of the longest we’ve had in a long time. Thank you to all who participated! I also want to thank the Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring the Crafter show, it was very well attended. Another thanks to our neighboring […]
June Mayor’s Corner
Welcome Summer! City Council has been working on the budget with city administration and held a public hearing on Monday, June 19th. This is required by law and is a great way to give residents an opportunity to ask questions. Council will consider adoption of the budget at its June 26th meeting, 7pm. The public […]
Tax Assessor Notice
Property owners should be aware the assessor will be out updating photos of properties within the City. This is done annually in order to keep the assessing records up to date. He will be wearing a bright yellow vest and his vehicle will have a “tax assessor” sign. He will not be asking to enter […]
May Mayor’s Corner
Happy May! City Council is busy this month working with city administration on the 2023-2024 budget. There will be a public hearing on the budget in June. This is a requirement to get public input, or answer questions. Watch the city’s website for dates. At the May 8th City Council meeting, Council approved the Planning […]
Notice of Hydrant Flushing
The City of Eaton Rapids Water Department Will be flushing hydrants on May 2nd – 4th Discoloration of your water may occur.
