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Albion Michigan continues to go through many changes. This website offers content on this page AlbionMich.net, and also now offers history by Frank Passic, and news from The Recorder newspaper.
Our goal is to support local businesses, educational institution, and local news sources. See news from local restaurants who are offering carryout food during the rapidly developing Coronavirus crisis. See the local news page with official news sources streaming, and also a page that relate to the Coronavirus news from Michigan. See the Index of Albion Websites, where we link to official and community websites.
We look forward to seeing everyone in person, and wish the best to people now, wherever they are. Below, we share some current posts, including a new directory of Albion Churches Online .
Albion Working Towards Age-Friendly Community Designation
The Albion Forks Senior Center plays an important role in the lives of many community seniors. Seniors gather for all types of recreational, social ...
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New Year’s Hike
The weather was favorable for a hike on New Year's Day 2023, well above freezing and not too windy, unlike the week before Christmas, ...
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New Year’s Day Albion – Walk the Trail
Get outside on the most excellent day of the year to date, Sunday, January 1, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. and take a short walk ...
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Holiday Open House 2022
Three downtown Albion businesses collaborated to spark holiday spirits and to celebrate the ribbon cutting at Anna's House of Flowers' new downtown location on ...
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Sweets on Superior Street
Hundreds of people and creatures emerged on Albion, Michigan's Superior Street, on Saturday, October 30, 2022. Many of those who appeared were not who ...
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Candidates Forum and Voting Information
Albion AAUW, NAACP, Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce, and Michigan Education Association hosted a candidates forum at the Marshall Opportunity High School on Thursday, ...
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Dedication of the Hoop House
Dick Porter, of Albion Community Gardens shares gratitude for the many people and organizations that made this development possible. Not all of the remarks ...
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Local Harvest Brings Smiles to the Growers and the Eaters
Participants in the Community Table of Albion program enjoyed some local fresh produce last week thanks to the Center for Sustainability & the Environment ...
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day
On Monday, October 4, 2021 Albion City Council unanimously approved the adaptation of the resolution to observe Indigenous Peoples' Day on the second Monday ...
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Ménwabek Meadow Park Trail extension
NEW PARK IN ALBION NAME UNVEILING The Calhoun County Parks and Recreation Department hosted a name unveiling and community walk on June 4 at the ...
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Albion Farmers’ Market June 2022
Albion Farmers' Market has a variety of vendors for the 2022 Season The market is located at Stoffer Plaza Albion, behind the Bohm Theatre. ...
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June 2022 Happenings
Lots of fun things are happening in Albion in June 2022! June events are shown here beginning with National Trails Day in Albion. On ...
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Historical Marker for Mother’s Day
The first known observance of Mother's Day occurred on May 13, 1877, and was held in Albion, Michigan over a dispute related to the ...
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No Mow May FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions we have heard about No Mow May in Albion, Michigan Here is a round up of some of the questions we ...
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No Mow May – Albion
On Monday, May 2, Albion Mich City Council unanimously passed a Resolution to support the No Mow May Initiative for 2022 ...
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McIntosh Park Groundbreaking
It was a cold and snowy April day in Albion, but there was much laughter and joy. McIntosh Park had its ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony, ...
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Friends help for Earth Day 2022
Albion Clean Up for Earth Day had about two dozen people come out. The first spot tackled was behind Family Fare. The group that ...
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General Guide – Spring Summer Fall 2022 – Spring Forward Growth Edition
If you live in the city of Albion or rural Albion, look inside the Morning Star shopper newspaper the weekend of March 16th to get ...
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Albion Clean Up for Earth Day
Round One of the Clean-up was a big success. We'll be sharing more photos soon. We will meet again at City Hall, Saturday, April ...
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Albion Boards and Commissions
Several boards, commissions, and task-forces in the City of Albion need your help. Are you interested in learning more about your community and lending ...
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Calhoun County, Albion: Redistricting and Filing Deadlines for New Seats Opening
Six of the seven Calhoun County Commissioner District boundary lines have changed. A new redistricting map was approved for Albion. The seat for Albion's ...
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Job Fair – 2022 Recipe for Success – Albion Reemployment Services
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 11th, from 11 AM - 3 PM for the 2022 Recipe for Success - Albion Reemployment Services Job ...
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General Guide – Winter 2022 – Hope Edition
General Guide - Winter 2022 - Hope Edition - will be delivered to Albion homes this weekend If you live in the city of Albion ...
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Giving Tuesday Albion
Giving Tuesday is always on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It's after Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, the next big national day is ...
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Exciting Snapshots from a November Saturday in Albion
Cascarelli’s of Albion and other local restaurants served a few more guests from out of state this past weekend, Cascarelli’s of Albion and other ...
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Albion College, Kellogg Community College, and Marshall Public Schools Partner to Expand Regional Workforce Development
ALBION, Mich., Nov 4, 2021— Albion College, Kellogg Community College, and Marshall Public Schools today announced the Building the Future Workforce partnership. This partnership ...
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Two Million Dollar Gift from the de Nicola Family
Mayor Victoria Garcia-Snyder and the Albion Community Foundation announce $2 million matching gift from the de Nicola family By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer September ...
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Cram Family Fund to Revitalize Albion’s Train Depot
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer October 7, 2021 In a weekend filled with positive news, the Albion Community Foundation received a $300,000 gift from ...
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Mural dedication spotlights foundry history
By LINDA KOLMODIN Contributing Writer October 14, 2021 It was like a Malleable family reunion at the recent dedication of foundry-inspired mural painted on ...
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Albion College Homecoming 2021
ALBION COLLEGE TO CELEBRATE HOMECOMING WEEKEND The Oct. 22-23 weekend will feature Hall of Fame Dinner, Alumni Award Ceremony and the rollout of plans ...
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Washington Gardner School – by Frank Passic
Washington Gardner School - From 1872-2011, a school has sat on E. Michigan Avenue as a landmark where thousands of pupils have been educated ...
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Albion Coca-Cola Mural Dedicated at Festival of the Forks
By LINDA KOLMODIN Contributing Writer September 23, 2021 Albion's spectacular Coca-Cola sign and historic plaque were dedicated Saturday at the Festival of the Forks ...
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Holland Park Pavilion Dedication
Several years ago, a small group of dedicated people in Albion saw a need. There was a public park in Albion that had less ...
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Tomac Woods Golf Course-an era of golfing ends in Albion
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer September 23, 2021 According to golfers, employees, and families playing golf at the Tomac Woods just outside of the ...
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Holland Park Pavilion naming ceremony honors local leader Dr. Harry Bonner
By Sylvia BenavidezContributing Writer September 23, 2021 Dr. Harry Bonner’s name is associated with community activism and leadership and with a deep love and concern ...
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Progress in Albion
Albion also has many stories of overcoming hardships that stretch back over 100 years. We have seen various losses in the past 20 years ...
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Festival of the Forks Planning
There are so many things to do at the Festival of the Forks 2021 in Albion, it might be fun to take a virtual ...
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Labor Day Albion 2021 – Walk the River Trail
See the video of Wes Dick's Labor Day talk here: For past years of Labor Day Albion, visit this page: Labor Day Albion Walk ...
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Walk the Beat Albion – 2021
Walk the Beat Albion 2021 was a successful event that was made possible by a number of sponsors and organizers. The primary organizer was ...
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Dreamers hit the Bohm stage vying to become breakout Albion business owners through dream.build.rise
By Ann Dwyer Contributing Writer July 29, 2021 A group of business owners and entrepreneurs are now more prepared than ever to become a ...
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Restoration of Albion’s iconic coke sign begins again in expert hands
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer July 29, 2021 “What we do is walk softly and don’t leave any footprints,” Ron Koenig of Building Arts ...
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Performers for Fête de la Musique musically greet the first day of summer in downtown Albion
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer June 24, 2021 Although it was a cool 65 degrees with grayish skies in Albion on Monday, musicians came ...
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Delayed Juneteenth festivities in Albion were enjoyed indoors the following Saturday
By Michelle Mueller Contributing Writer July 1, 2021 After all of the outdoor activities that had been planned by community members to celebrate the ...
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The Hill brothers bring the music home to Albion Independence Day weekend
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer July 8, 2021 The Cheetahs are an eclectic rock group with members guitarist and singer Drew Hill and drummer ...
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Viewing Albion from above
Read more about how the citizens of Albion raised funds to restore the mural ...
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Dream.build.rise Albion E-Program participants get to pitch their businesses for prizes Monday
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ Contributing Writer July 22, 2021 Monday, July 26 at 5:30 p.m. the future or current business owners will participate in Pitch ...
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Women Owned Businesses in Albion
With the changes in employment due to COVID-19 stay at home orders, some mothers choosing to work from home, and some workers wanting more ...
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Making connections at Love Local, Love Albion outdoor events – May 2021
By SYLVIA BENAVIDEZ May 27, 2021 With the pandemic challenging people to stay connected, Love Local, Love Albion is a safe way to connect ...
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