Albion Blog

This page is where you can see the most recent posts. At the bottom of this page you can find all of the posts about each of the categories.

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 River of Time Mural (1 year in Albion)

Albion River of Time Mural (1 year in Albion)

A 56-foot long mural downtown in the Huntington Bank drive-thru shows the four seasons of Albion in a river theme. Learn more about the ...
Swingin' Musical Artists Bios

Swingin’ Musical Artists Bios

Swingin' at the Shell is a concert series that takes place at the Victory Park Bandshell in Albion, Michigan each summer. Thanks to a ...
Recreation Millage 2018

Recreation Millage 2018

The Election on August 7 includes an opportunity for Albion residents to increase funding for the Recreation Department and Senior Services.  The exact ballot ...
Swingin' at the Shell, Albion Michigan 2018 lineup of concerts

Swingin’ at the Shell 2018 Poster

The 15th annual Swingin' at the Shell concert series takes place at Victory Park Bandshell in Albion Michigan from mid-July through mid-September.   As usual, ...
Ribbon cutting Albion Malleable Brewing Co. Albion

Ribbon cutting Albion Malleable Brewing Co. Albion

Albion Malleable Brewing Company official ribbon cutting on Monday May 21, 2018. Trivia Question - What company started the fast-growing Micro brewery trend and ...
Fête de la Musique 2014

Fête de la Musique 2014

 Fête de la Musique Albion was held in the Farmers' Market in 2014. A number of musicians played at Stoffer Plaza, where the ...
Fete de la Musique Invite 2018 Albion

Fete de la Musique Invite 2018 Albion

Musicians and music lovers  came downtown Albion Michigan on Thursday, June 21, 2018, for the Fête de la Musique, also known as “World Music ...
Ride the River - 2018 Albion Community Bike Ride Program

Ride the River – 2018 Albion Community Bike Ride Program

The weather was surprisingly cooperative for the Albion Community Bike Program Launch on Monday, May 14, 2018. The next ride is Memorial Day, Monday, ...
Brewery Open House Spring 2018

Brewery Open House Spring 2018

Albion Malleable Brewing Co. was one of the businesses in the 400 block of S. Superior Street to open its doors for the open ...
Albion College Graduation

Albion College Graduation

Albion College Graduation Memories Scrapbook 2018 Note from Albion enews.  (Sign up for Albion Enews here!) Physician/Developer Shaheen to address Class of 2018 at ...
Courtyard by Marriott -  Albion - Tour - April 2018

Courtyard by Marriott – Albion – Tour – April 2018

The Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Albion Michigan opened in March 2018. The 75-room hotel is located at 200 S. Superior Street and managed ...
Local News Feeds

Local News Feeds

Local news feeds for Albion News, Mid Michigan News, Local Entertainment News, and more are now available in the navigation menu above. See posts ...
General Guide Spring 2018 - 31st Issue - Local Food

General Guide Spring 2018 – 31st Issue – Local Food

General Guide XXXI - the Local Edition for April-May-June 2018 was delivered in the Morning Star shopper newspaper to homes in Albion the weekend ...
Early Years of the Albion Community Foundation

Early Years of the Albion Community Foundation

This is the second of several stories that lead up to the May 9, 2018, Albion Community Foundation Gala celebrating 50 years since the ...
View of Albion Malleable Brewing Company on Superior Street Albion

View of Albion Malleable Brewing Company on Superior Street Albion

Take a tour of Albion Malleable Brewing Company by clicking the image below. Brewery Open House Spring 2018 Downtown Albion is continuing to change ...
Setting up your Organizations Calendar to Share

Setting up your Organizations Calendar to Share

Your organization has events to share with Albion.  What is the best way to do this?  Resources for writing a press release and local ...
Classic Matinees at the Bohm 2018

Classic Matinees at the Bohm 2018

The Bohm Theatre in downtown Albion offers Classic Film Matinees at Classic prices on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.   Enjoy the movie for just $3, ...
Earth Day in Albion Michigan, Walter Cronkite

Earth Day in Albion Michigan, Walter Cronkite

It was 52 years ago, another time, but not another place. The year was 1970, and Albion,  Michigan is recognized on CBS News, national tv ...
Thomas Lloyd - Visionary for Albion Community Foundation

Thomas Lloyd – Visionary for Albion Community Foundation

This is the first of several stories that lead up to the May 9, 2018 Albion Community Foundation Gala celebrating 50 years since the ...
Albion-Centric Events Preview

Albion-Centric Events Preview

See more photos and events that are Albion Centric by clicking here or on any photo ...
General Guide March 2018 - 30th Issue -  Spring Forward Edition

General Guide March 2018 – 30th Issue – Spring Forward Edition

We continued our one month version of General Guide for March 2018 which was sponsored by Dickerson Music. See more information about this Guide ...
Walk for Warmth  - Albion, MI

Walk for Warmth – Albion, MI

Albionites have invented quite a few different traditions and events.  One of them is Walk for Warmth, where volunteers get pledges to raise money ...
Men Who Cook

Men Who Cook

Men Who Cook is an annual event in Albion Michigan to benefit the Citizens to Beautify Albion.  It usually takes place on the third ...
Morning Star and the Recorder - Wilcox Newspapers

Morning Star and the Recorder – Wilcox Newspapers

The Morning Star is published by Wilcox Newspapers, bringing you news of your community ...
The Contestants - Cardboard Classic 2018

The Contestants – Cardboard Classic 2018

[supsystic-gallery id=2] The contestants from the Cardboard Classic 2018 ranged from families including two-year olds to adults who were as happy as youngsters to ...
Cardboard Classic - Original Albion Event

Cardboard Classic – Original Albion Event

The Cardboard Classic Sled Race began in Albion Michigan in 1990 and was created by the Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce.  The event was ...
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The Crowd at Cardboard Classic 2018

Local dignitaries at Albion's Cardboard Classic - an annual event that takes place at the sledding hill in Victory Park. The event was started ...
Cardboard Classic 2018 - most exciting video

Cardboard Classic 2018 – most exciting video

The Super Customized Over 14 Category was perhaps the most exciting minute of the entire Albion Cardboard Classic event. Click the full screen button ...
Sledding Hill - Home of the Cardboard Classic

Sledding Hill – Home of the Cardboard Classic

The Sledding Hill in Victory Park Albion is already a destination for those who love to race on a snowy hill, but once a ...
Courtyard by Marriott, Albion opening date information

Courtyard by Marriott, Albion opening date information

See a tour of the downtown Albion hotel here: Courtyard by Marriott – Albion – Tour – April 2018 Thanks to the Courtyard by ...
Why is February called Black History Month?

Why is February called Black History Month?

Why was February Chosen to be called Black History Month? Two famous abolitionists and social reformers were born during the month of February.   The ...
Superior Street, Albion, January 2018

Superior Street, Albion, January 2018

January, 2018.  This view from New Year's Day of  downtown Albion features the new Courtyard by Marriott hotel that will be opening soon.  This ...
General Guide – 29th Issue – February 2018 – Black History

General Guide – 29th Issue – February 2018 – Black History

The first ever February-only General Guide was delivered the weekend of January 27, 2018 to homes in Albion and Marshall Michigan.   The Guides are ...
Iron Belle Trail in Calhoun County Michigan

Iron Belle Trail in Calhoun County Michigan

Michigan offers spectacular natural and cultural resources, and hiking or bicycling is a wonderful way to experience the state's vast array of scenic views, cultural ...
North Country Trail in Calhoun County

North Country Trail in Calhoun County

Now - in Albion - watch for the sign posts near the Albion River Trail!  This is a walking trail - but some parts ...
Albion River Trail brochure

Albion River Trail brochure

Albion River Trail has been enjoying more use recently with the Albion Community Bike Rides, and the North Country Trail now using this route.  ...
MLK events in Albion Michigan

MLK events in Albion Michigan

Two events related to Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday will be happening in January 2018. The first is a day of service on the ...
Blizzard of '78

Blizzard of ’78

The Great Blizzard of 1978, also known as the White Hurricane, was a historic winter storm that struck the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes regions from Wednesday, January 25 through Friday, ...
Blue Moon - True Meaning

Blue Moon – True Meaning

The English language has quite a few phrases that we old timer know, and most of them come from Shakespeare, Benjamin Franklin, or the ...
Grand Street Park and Mural in Marshall

Grand Street Park and Mural in Marshall

Grand Street Park and mural are featured in General Guide XXVIII, the History Edition.  The mural has historic features embedded within each letter, including ...
General Guide - 28th Issue - January 2018 - History Edition - Depot

General Guide – 28th Issue – January 2018 – History Edition – Depot

We are starting the New Year off with a new look to the General Guide. Your copy of General Guide XXVIII was in the free Morning ...
Albion Train Depot - Mowrer Agency

Albion Train Depot – Mowrer Agency

Mowrer Agency, which is located in the train depot, is the sponsor for this special one-month edition of the General Guide for January 2018.  Mowrer ...
Albion Community Foundation - Sponsor of the Giving Edition of the General Guide

Albion Community Foundation – Sponsor of the Giving Edition of the General Guide

Albion Community Foundation has sponsored the Giving Edition of the General Guide in 2015, ,  , and . In 2017 the foundation moved to a ...
Civil Rights Monuments and Sculptures in Michigan and Canada

Civil Rights Monuments and Sculptures in Michigan and Canada

There was a trail to the north before the Civil War, that was unmarked, except for stories of following the North Star, looking for ...
Cozy Up With Art - 2017

Cozy Up With Art – 2017

Saturday, December 2, 2017 You are invited to a fun holiday shopping event at Schuler Arts in Albion Michigan.  There will be about 20 ...
Giving Tuesday - 2017

Giving Tuesday – 2017

#GivingTuesday What is Giving Tuesday? We know about Black Friday Small Business Saturday Cyber Monday Giving Tuesday was started in 2012 by the 92nd ...
New Bricks and Aerial View of New Hotel, Nov. 6, 2017

New Bricks and Aerial View of New Hotel, Nov. 6, 2017

Check out downtown Albion's new brick street and new displays of local artists showcased in many front windows. Also, be on the lookout for ...
Marshall Community Foundation

Marshall Community Foundation

Marshall Community Foundation was a co sponsor of General Guide XXVII, The Giving Edition, featuring Giving Tuesday. The Marshall Community Foundation has awarded thousands ...