Albion works through winter backlog
March 27, 2026
Leaves, crews and a little fresh air: Albion works through winter backlog as spring arrives By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – March 27 On
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Don’t ignore that letter from the city — your water meter needs an upgrade
March 27, 2026
Don’t ignore that letter from the city — your water meter needs an upgrade By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – March 27 If you
Austin School Lofts PILOT first reading approved after divided council vote
March 20, 2026
Austin School Lofts PILOT first reading approved after divided council vote By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – March 20 A proposal to redevelop Albion’s
Spring Winds, New Leadership, and Long Debate Mark Albion Council Meeting
March 20, 2026
Spring Winds, New Leadership, and Long Debate Mark Albion Council Meeting By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – March 20 Under near-whiteout weather and icy
Steady Leadership During a Season of Change: Doug Terry Reflects on Interim Tenure
March 20, 2026
Steady Leadership During a Season of Change: Doug Terry Reflects on Interim Tenure By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – March 20 Interim City Manager
Sentinel Saturday Marks a Moment of Public Expression in Albion During a Week of Storms and Global Uncertainty
March 13, 2026
Sentinel Saturday Marks a Moment of Public Expression in Albion During a Week of Storms and Global Uncertainty By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing Writer March
Albion Public Works Update Brings Practical Answers — and Some Humor
March 13, 2026
Albion Public Works Update Brings Practical Answers — and Some Humor By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – March 13 Questions about roads and underground
Albion Town Hall Maps Out Busy Season of Street Reconstruction
March 13, 2026
Albion Town Hall Maps Out Busy Season of Street Reconstruction By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – March 13 Residents filled the meeting room at
Albion Scouts celebrate 110 years with packed anniversary dinner by the river
March 6, 2026
By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – March 6, 2026 Albion Scouts celebrate 110 years with packed anniversary dinner by the river A full house
From demolition to new homes: Land Bank projects reshape parts of Albion and Homer
March 6, 2026
From demolition to new homes: Land Bank projects reshape parts of Albion and Homer By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – March 6 The Calhoun
Millions in Infrastructure Work Move Forward Alongside Downtown Redevelopment
March 6, 2026
Millions in Infrastructure Work Move Forward Alongside Downtown Redevelopment By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – March 6 Nearly $8 million in federally and state-supported
Stronger Together: Black Work, Business, and Belonging in Albion
February 27, 2026
Stronger Together: Black Work, Business, and Belonging in Albion By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing WriterFebruary 27, 2026 Families First Learning Center operates in the former Crowell
Albion Invites Public Input on Roads, Redevelopment, and City Planning
February 27, 2026
Albion Invites Public Input on Roads, Redevelopment, and City Planning By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – February 27, 2026 Albion residents will have several
Albion City Council Approves Contract With Returning City Manager Sheryl Theriot
February 20, 2026
The Albion City Council voted Tuesday, Feb. 17, to approve a contract with Dr. Sheryl L. Theriot as city manager, bringing back a familiar leader
Council Advances Development Projects as Public Weighs in on City Manager
February 20, 2026
Council Advances Development Projects as Public Weighs in on City Manager By Maggie LaNoue , Contributing Writer February 20, 2026 Albion Economic Development Corporation Director
Educators Honored as ‘Architects of Possibility’ at Albion MLK Convocation
February 20, 2026
Educators Honored as ‘Architects of Possibility’ at Albion MLK Convocation By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing Writer February 20, 2026 Students, families, educators and community members filled
From Pickleball to Pavements: Albion Plans $66,500 in Park Upgrades
February 13, 2026
From Pickleball to Pavements: Albion Plans $66,500 in Park Upgrades By Maggie LaNoue , Contributing Writer February 13, 2026 Molder Park in downtown Albion on a
Teaching the Dream: MLK Convocation Brings Albion Together at the Bohm
February 13, 2026
Teaching the Dream: MLK Convocation Brings Albion Together at the Bohm By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing WriterFebruary 13, 2026 Albion Branch NAACP President Ronnie Sims stands
Water Connections: Albion Links Infrastructure and River Planning
February 13, 2026
Water Connections: Albion Links Infrastructure and River Planning By Maggie LaNoue , Contributing Writer February 13, 2026 Volunteers with Michigan Waterways Stewards attend the Feb.
Showing Up When It Matters: Albion Takes Care of Business on Feb. 2
February 6, 2026
Showing Up When It Matters: Albion Takes Care of Business on Feb. 2 By Maggie LaNoue , Contributing Writer February 6, 2026 Michael Stout, president of
Albion resubmits $1.1 million grant to rehabilitate downtown apartments
February 6, 2026
Albion resubmits $1.1 million grant to rehabilitate downtown apartments By Maggie LaNoue , Contributing Writer February 6, 2026 The Superior Street Mercantile building at 215–217
Volunteers brave extreme cold for Albion’s annual Point-in-Time Count
February 6, 2026
Volunteers brave extreme cold for Albion’s annual Point-in-Time Count By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing WriterFebruary 6, 2026 Whitney Wardell of Neighborhoods Inc. sits at the Community
Men Who Cook Brings Albion Together on Super Bowl Sunday
February 6, 2026
Men Who Cook Brings Albion Together on Super Bowl Sunday By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing WriterFebruary 6, 2026 Richard Weatherford, one of Albion’s three Tuskegee Airmen,
Cass Street Vote Advances Broader 2026 Construction Plan
January 30, 2026
Cass Street Vote Advances Broader 2026 Construction Plan By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – January 20, 2026 Albion City Council voted Jan. 20 to
Hearty Chili and Strong Roots: Albion Community Gardens Brings Neighbors Together
January 30, 2026
On a frigid January evening, while winter weather disrupted travel across much of the country, the warmth inside St. James Episcopal Church told a different story.
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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.
Related links:
- Stories by Maggie LaNoue – albionmich.net/writer-lanoue/
- Albion Design – www.albiondesign.com
- MichiganPrints.com