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Albion becomes Michigan’s first sighting of the invasive mile-a-minute vine
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer November 5, 2020 Finding the mile-a-minute vine in Albion in October is more of a trick than treat. Jason Raddatz, director of the Whitehouse Nature ... Read More
Thanksgiving meals amid COVID-19 spike
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer November 19, 2020 Families, friends, and neighbors have long enjoyed the hospitality of a good meal at various Albion churches during Thanksgiving. 2020, the year ... Read More
Albion Area Philanthropic Women Adapt to Pandemic by Meeting Virtually in June
by Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer June 11, 2020 It’s usually a reunion, of sorts. The Albion Area Philanthropic Women (AAPW) meets quarterly to hear both requests for support and feedback ... Read More
Kids ‘N’ Stuff Needs Your Support During the COVID-19 Recovery
By LINDA KOLMODIN Contributing Writer June 5, 2020 With the whole world being shut down due to COVID-19 our children have shouldered more stress and anxiety than ever before in ... Read More
NAACP President Addresses Racism in the Community
By LINDA KOLMODIN Contributing Writer June 5, 2020 “I am angry and disgusted from the inside out! The pain of racism is flowing deeper. Racism and the cultural bias that ... Read More
The black-white divide continues in coronavirus deaths
By MICHELLE MUELLER Contributing Writer ©The Recorder April 23, 2020 As of today, over 40 percent of COVID-19 deaths in Michigan are African Americans. Yet only 14 percent of Michiganders are black ... Read More
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-Ann Dwyer reports on Marshall Public School's opening plans
-Sylvia Benavidez writes about an Albion son honoring his mother, Johnnie Craig
-Thirsty Perch lead singer, Chris Collins shares what makes the Blues important to him
-NAACP Education Committee makes sure the backpack distribution continues at Harrington
-What are the changes at Harrington Elementary School this fall?
-Ken Wyatt tells about Albion's connection to the Coast Guard Cutter Harold Miller
-Michelle Mueller tells about the smooth opening of Marshall Academy's school year
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How one Albion man is making a difference: Sewing face masks to help people feel better
By MICHELLE MUELLER Contributing Writer ©The Recorder April 2, 2020 Twenty three. That is the number of confirmed local cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, as ... Read More
Albion and Homer seniors get extra food relief during coronavirus threat
By Sylvia BenavidezContributing Writer April 2, 2020 Senior residents from Albion and Homer receive food from volunteers working with Albion Food Hub “So if you have extra food share with your ... Read More
OVERVIEW – Albion’s 2020 Economic Forecast includes surprises and unknowns – An Overview
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer March 19, 2020 The Albion Economic Development Corporation hosted Albion's 2020 Economic Forecast Thursday, March 5, at the Marriott Courtyard in downtown Albion. There were ... Read More
OUTLOOK – The City of Albion Outlook – 2019 Review and 2020 Preview
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer March 19, 2020 The Albion Economic Development Corporation hosted Albion’s 2020 Economic Forecast Thursday, March 5, at the Marriott Courtyard in downtown Albion. This presentation ... Read More
Data shows that African Americans are dying from COVID-19 at a higher rate
By MICHELLE MUELLER Contributing Writer ©The Recorder April 2, 2020 Albion resident Maurice Barry has already lost a first cousin to COVID-19. “I didn’t even know she had it until ... Read More
Dr. Marcy Sacks Gives Lecture to Albion Area Lifelong Learners
Lecture presents info that bursts knowledge bubble about Civil War era northern and southern white racism Black History Month Series 2020: Part 2 By MICHELLE MUELLER Contributing Writer ©The Recorder ... Read More
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground for their first veteran-owned home in Albion
By Sylvia BenavidezContributing Writer March 5, 2020 This Albion house will have a new roof and new front porch. “We are excited to be in Albion. Excited to be doing our ... Read More
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Albion Area Philanthropic Women offer support to Albion Food Hub Plans to Offer Special Dinners in Upgraded Dining Area
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer March 19, 2020 A group of about 45 women met at the soon to be opened Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E. Center in Albion for the ... Read More
The endangered Midwest hug — not yet, please!
Albion Through My Eyes / Nicolás Dumit Estévez Raful 3-27-20 The Endangered Mid-West Hug - Not Yet Please! The Earth is finally getting a break, but at what expense for many ... Read More
SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP – Advanced Planning makes nearby Sheridan Township Future Home to Michigan’s Largest Field for Solar Power
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer March 26, 2020 Perhaps the most surprising report from Albion's 2020 Economic Forecast was the first report from Richard Porter, the Sheridan Township Supervisor. Sheridan ... Read More
Robert Wall gives Black History Month talk at AAUW meeting
Black History Month Series 2020: Part 3 By MICHELLE MUELLER Contributing Writer ©The Recorder February 27, 2020 Robert Wall, often called “Bob” or “Bobbie,” and well-known locally as a retired ... Read More
CALHOUN COUNTY – W.E. Upjohn Institute Forecasts 2020 Foreshadowing Virus Impact
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer March 12, 2020 Jim Robey, Upjohn Institute The keynote speaker for Albion's 2020 Economic Forecast was Jim Robey, Ph.D., of W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment ... Read More
Union Steel to come down, some Union Steel cats saved
By Sylvia BenavidezContributing Writer March 5, 2020 Union Steel a couple of days before preparations to tear the building down begins. “The Land Bank wants us to be successful in this ... Read More
OVERVIEW – Albion’s 2020 Economic Forecast includes surprises and unknowns – An Overview
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer March 19, 2020 The Albion Economic Development Corporation hosted Albion's 2020 Economic Forecast Thursday, March 5, at the Marriott Courtyard in downtown Albion. There were ... Read More
Albion & Marshall celebrate the art of winter
By Sylvia BenavidezContributing Writer February 6, 2020 Six-year-old Emerick's dark blue cardboard shark sled won first place while nine-year-old Vivian's purple sled with delicate trim won third place. Although there is ... Read More
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Responds to Mental Health Needs of Albion
By Sylvia BenavidezContributing Writer January 30, 2020 Calhoun County Commissioner, 7th District, Gary Tompkins, State Senator Dr. John Bizon, and Dr. Michelle Kachman, M.D. of Oaklawn Medical Group People of all ... Read More
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