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Writer - Maggie LaNoue

Moral Monday in Albion: Standing Together for Conscience and Community

June 6, 2025

By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer  June 6, 2025  About fifty people gathered on the sidewalk in front of the Albion Post Office on Monday, June 2,

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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

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BCGo vehicle—a Chrysler Voyager minivan

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

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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

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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:

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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

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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

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Mayor Dave Atchison presents a report of accomplishments and goals for the City of Albion to a group of about 125 people at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel on Thursday, March 5.

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

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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.

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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,

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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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EXTRAS – Albion 2020 Economic Forecast Featuring Jim Robey, Economist, W.E. Upjohn Institute

March 11, 2020

On Thursday, March 5, 2020, the Albion Economic Development Corporation hosted Albion’s 2020 Economic Forecast at the Marriott Courtyard in downtown Albion. About 125 people

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A Community Celebration hosted by ARC

October 24, 2018

As published in The Recorder Big Albion Plan to Revitalize Downtown Brought to the Public A few dozen people gathered in the old Sanders Building

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Hotel Developer’s Connections to Albion College

April 20, 2016

Earlier we posted a link to a WJR Radio interview with Dr. Sam Shaheen about his connections to Albion College and the “Uptown Bay City”

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See Maggie’s website about Albion, Michigan that was first published in 1995 by clicking here:

www.AlbionMich.com

See a snapshot of that site from Sept. 1996 in the “Way Back Machine” by clicking here.

Maggie LaNoue

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.

Related links:

  • Stories by Maggie LaNoue – albionmich.net/writer-lanoue/
  • Albion Design – www.albiondesign.com
  • MichiganPrints.com

See more Youtube videos by Maggie with downtown development, music, Labor Day, and the Cardboard Classic by clicking here.

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