Dam Removal Talk Highlights Long Road to River Renewal
September 26, 2025
By Maggie LaNoueContributing Writer September 12, 2025 Aerial view of Albion’s millpond and dam, where proposed removal would reconnect more than 40 miles of stream
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Albion Council Approves River Restoration Plan
September 26, 2025
By Maggie LaNoueContributing Writer September 26, 2025 This digitally created map combines Wightman engineering plans, a Google base map, and added captions to show Albion’s
Ribbon Cutting at Gardner House Marks Triple Celebration During Festival of the Forks
September 24, 2025
By Maggie LaNoueContributing Writer September 26, 2025 Albion Historical Society board members joined with the Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting at
Albion’s Brick Street Gets Protective Treatment
September 12, 2025
By Maggie LaNoueContributing Writer September 26, 2025 Crews spread a sand and cement mixture over Albion’s Superior Street on Monday, Sept. 9, as part of
Albion NAACP Back to School 2025 Grand Celebration Brings Community Together
August 22, 2025
Albion NAACP Back to School 2025 Grand Celebration Brings Community Together On a bright and beautiful Monday evening, August 18, nearly 400 people gathered at
Albion City Council faces costly sewer repairs
August 8, 2025
Albion Council Faces Costly Sewer Repairs and Encourages Communication By Maggie LaNoueSpecial to The Recorder August 05, 2025 Communication and engagement were recurring themes at
Albion City Council Meeting Covers Two Development Projects, Public Weighs In
August 2, 2025
Albion City Council Meeting Covers Two Development Projects, Public Weighs In By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer August 1, 2025 Albion residents packed the library at Marshall
Albion Dam Removal Open House Draws Questions and Curiosity
August 1, 2025
Albion Dam Removal Open House Draws Questions and Curiosity By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer August 1, 2025 Even though the invitation featured a photo of the
Albion Council to Vote on Washington Gardner Redevelopment July 28
July 25, 2025
Albion Council to Vote on Washington Gardner Redevelopment July 28 By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer July 25, 2025 Albion City Council will meet on Monday, July
Community Table of Albion Finds Steady Footing at New Location
July 11, 2025
By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing Writer July 11, 2025 On a warm July afternoon, volunteers in high-visibility vests stood under a white canopy outside the Marshall
Albion Community Gardens Nourish the Community With Fresh Local Produce
July 11, 2025
By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing Writer July 11, 2025 A steady rhythm of planting, harvesting, and sharing is underway at the Albion Community Gardens, located on
Meet Up and Eat Up Nourishes Albion’s Youth This Summer
July 10, 2025
By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing Writer July 11, 2025 Each weekday at Harrington Elementary School, a small but vital tradition is quietly unfolding. The Meet Up
BlueOval Battery Park – The future is being built west of Marshall
June 27, 2025
BlueOval Battery Park – The future is being built west of Marshall By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer June 27, 2025 The BlueOval Battery Park Michigan facility
Cass Street Prioritized for Federal Road Funding in Albion
June 26, 2025
Cass Street Prioritized for Federal Road Funding in Albion By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer June 20, 2025 Albion’s Small Urban Task Force met on June 18
Moral Monday in Albion: Standing Together for Conscience and Community
June 6, 2025
Moral Monday in Albion: Standing Together for Conscience and Community By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer June 6, 2025 About fifty people gathered on the sidewalk in
Memorial Day 2025
May 29, 2025
Memorial Day 2025 in Albion From Parade to Riverside Ceremony On Monday, May 26, 2025, the City of Albion gathered to honor fallen service members with
Albion Transportation Options Expand This Summer
May 18, 2025
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer May 16, 2025 Albion residents are about to see a significant upgrade in transportation options, thanks in part to a
Inaugural Albion Economic Club Luncheon highlights renaissance occurring in Albion
May 5, 2025
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer May 2, 2025 The Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce launched a new tradition with the first-ever Albion Economic Club Luncheon, held
Albion’s 5th Precinct Meeting Showcases Community Collaboration
April 29, 2025
By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer April 25, 2025 In a community facing potholes, food insecurity, and aging infrastructure, Albion’s 5th Precinct meeting offered something rare:
Albion Area Philanthropic Women Adapt to Pandemic by Meeting Virtually in June
July 3, 2020
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
OVERVIEW – Albion’s 2020 Economic Forecast includes surprises and unknowns – An Overview
April 17, 2020
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
OUTLOOK – The City of Albion Outlook – 2019 Review and 2020 Preview
April 16, 2020
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
Albion Area Philanthropic Women offer support to Albion Food Hub Plans to Offer Special Dinners in Upgraded Dining Area
March 28, 2020
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.
SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP – Advanced Planning makes nearby Sheridan Township Future Home to Michigan’s Largest Field for Solar Power
March 26, 2020
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,
CALHOUN COUNTY – W.E. Upjohn Institute Forecasts 2020 Foreshadowing Virus Impact
March 19, 2020
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
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Maggie LaNoue
Maggie LaNoue is a longtime Albion resident, artist, and community storyteller. Her pen-and-ink illustrations of Michigan landmarks are well known, but she also brings sharp insight and thoughtful reporting to local issues. Maggie contributes articles to The Recorder that focus on civic engagement, community events, and practical resources for Albion residents. She blends journalism with care, always aiming to uplift and inform. In addition to her writing, Maggie maintains the AlbionMich.net website and the MichiganPrints.net art archive. Her work helps preserve Albion’s past while spotlighting the people and programs shaping its future.
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