The Recorder

09/04/2026

OBITUARY: Mead, June

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09/04/2026

One of Albion’s Finest Laid to Rest

For more than 60 years, Carol deNicola quietly shaped the heart of Albion By JILL KINGSLEY HINDE Special to The Recorder The measure of a person’s life is often not found in titles or awards, but i…

09/04/2026

Albion Community Foundation move puts development partners under one roof

Photo by AlbionMich.netAlbion Community Foundation staff members gather in their new home at the Ludington Center in downtown Albion. From left are Cary Soltis, director of education; Cassidy Porte…

09/04/2026

Bright Walls Lion Roars Again in Downtown Jackson

By MAURICE IMHOFFContributing Writer Seven years later, the lion is roaring again in downtown Jackson. Artist Emily Ding recently returned to Jackson to restore her popular Lion & Mouse mural a…

09/04/2026

One Albion Community Day draws largest participation to date, strengthens community connections

Albion College student Clarissa Mendoza volunteered at One Albion Community Day and appreciated getting lunch after weeding all morning at the Albion Community Gardens. One of the student organizer…

09/04/2026

Jackson-area band Two Soups wins Walk the Beat 2026 among competitors from across Michigan

Newcomers to Walk the Beat Albion, Bout 40, put on quite a show Saturday. Their drummer’s solo immediately caught the attention of people walking by, getting them to stop and listen. Walk the Beat …

09/02/2026

Mike’s Musings: The Dolly Parton Example: A Life That Brought People Together

The death of Dolly Parton on Aug. 25 brought something increasingly rare to America: a moment of genuine national unity.For a few days, political divisions faded into the background. Republicans an…

08/29/2026

Do you remember the bands you saw at Walk the Beat in Albion today? You still have time to enjoy the after party concert at Malleable. Who did you enjoy?

Read more about Walk the Beat in an upcoming Recorder.

08/28/2026

Due to construction,
Here are some directions on how to find us tomorrow!

If you are coming from West of Albion, take exit 119 and go south on 26 Mile Rd, then take a left on Michigan Ave to Albion Rd, turn right and take Albion Rd to W. Erie, turn left on Erie, turn left on Clinton to Fire Station, then turn right into the back parking lot behind Dickerson Music Co.

If you are coming from East of Albion, take exit 124 and turn right on Michigan Ave to Clinton or N. Superior turn left. Parking is available off Erie St (turn left off Superior). Parking available off Clinton across from the Firestation.