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Beneath Albion: Sewer Study Reveals Scope of Aging System and Cost of Repairs By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – May 1, 2026 Every day,
Family Fare — A Place We Come to See Our Friends By Maggie LaNoue , Contributing Writer April 24, 2026 On a warm, breezy Thursday afternoon,
Big Checks and Bobby Holley: Family Fare Celebration Goes Beyond the Ribbon Cutting By Maggie LaNoue , Contributing Writer April 24, 2026 While the ribbon cutting
Trees, Sewers, and a Building That May Not Survive: Albion Council’s Busy April Night By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – April 24, 2026 About
Albion Vigil Continues Amid Easter Weekend Controversy By Maggie LaNoue Contributing Writer April 17, 2026 Roughly 25 to 30 people lined the sidewalk in front of
5th Precinct Meeting Covers Infrastructure, Transportation and Dementia Awareness By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – April 17 Albion’s 5th Precinct meeting, chaired by Council
Albion Moves Forward on Trees: Community, College, and City Join Forces By Maggie LaNoue , Contributing Writer April 17, 2026 Residents, college faculty, city officials, and
Albion council meeting draws crowd, wraps early despite full agenda By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – April 10, 2026 With Mayor Victoria Garcia Snyder
Infrastructure Under Pressure By Maggie LaNoue , Contributing Writer April 10, 2026 A larger-than-usual crowd filled Albion City Council chambers on Monday, April 6, drawn largely
Downtown Albion brownfield plan now targets upper-floor apartments By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – April 10, 2026 Albion City Council received a presentation on
Albion’s aging trees meet aging infrastructure: why dozens of trees are coming down across the city By Maggie LaNoue , Contributing Writer April 3, 2026 Fresh
Three Local Public Safety Agencies Team Up with New Life-Saving Equipment By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – April 3, 2026 A $5,000 grant from
17 minutes, two major votes: Special meeting advances Austin School Lofts and Haven Road Bridge By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – March 27 The
Leaves, crews and a little fresh air: Albion works through winter backlog as spring arrives By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – March 27 On
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 By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – March 20 A proposal to redevelop Albion’s
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 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 By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing Writer March
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 By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – March 13 Residents filled the meeting room at
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 By Maggie LaNoue – Contributing Writer – March 6 The Calhoun
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 By Maggie LaNoue, Contributing WriterFebruary 27, 2026 Families First Learning Center operates in the former Crowell
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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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