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SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF OLIVET SINCE 1888
LifeWise Academy Moves to Olivet
The front door of LifeWise Academy. OLIVET, Mich. — LifeWise Academy is an organization that offers bible education to public school students. Schooling takes place during the school day, and students must obtain permission from their parents to attend. LifeWise was founded through two different churches: Stand for Truth and Cross Over the Hill out of Hilliard, Ohio. The Olivet LifeWise is not affiliated with any church in town, but does partner with them. The program can s
Nadia Tijerina, Shaelyn Lampinen, Jack Webb, and Braeden Jones
Dec 10, 2025


President of The University of Olivet Featured on House Hunters
President Corey sitting at his office desk. OLIVET, Mich. - President of The University of Olivet, Steven Corey, and his wife, Kelly Corey, professor of business, were on an episode of “House Hunters: Moving from Michigan to Montana.” The episode aired on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 10:01 p.m. on HGTV, Hulu, and YouTube TV. “Well, it was neat. So, we watched it as a family because my kids have never seen someone that they know on TV,” Ryan Shockey, vice president and chief of sta
Nadia Tijerina, Shaelyn Lampinen, Jack Webb, and Braeden Jones
Dec 5, 2025


City Council approves Purchase of New Turnout Gear
Fire Chief John Collins, in the green shirt, in attendance to the city council meeting. OLIVET, Mich. - The November city council meeting was held on Monday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Olivet City Hall chambers. During the meeting five subjects needed to be voted on. Including the approval for the Fire Department to purchase two new turnout gear. “[Turnout gear is] personal protection equipment, so that's head-to-toe, no skin exposed, all fire rated, all gas rated, all that
Shaelyn Lampinen
Nov 17, 2025


City of Olivet Leaf Pick-Up
By Jack Webb OLIVET, Mich. — The City of Olivet started it's annual leaf pick-up in November. Watch the video above to learn more about the process.
Jack Webb
Nov 13, 2025


An Olivet Halloween: Connecting Campus and Community
Students of The University of Olivet and community members file in for the trick or treat event, held in the Square on Friday, Oct. 31. OLIVET, Mich. — Halloween in Olivet took place on Friday, Oct. 31. Events such as trick or treat in the campus Square and the Fire Station open house happened from 6-8 p.m. The trick or treat in the Square was held by the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Hiram Archer Student Success Academy (HASSA), and Comets Activity Board (CAB).
Nadia Tijerina, Shaelyn Lampinen, Jack Webb, and Braeden Jones
Nov 12, 2025


Fire Presses Pause on Block House
SERVPRO, a cleaning company, parked outside of Block House. Servpro assisted with cleaning up the establishment following the fire. OLIVET, Mich. – A fire broke out at Block House, the restaurant and esports center located on the corner of Main Street and Butterfield Highway in Olivet. The fire occurred at 4 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12, and the “spontaneous combustion” of a bag that contained linen rags caused the fire, said Kyle Ritenburgh, the manager of Olivet’s Block House’s
Nadia Tijerina, Shaelyn Lampinen, Jack Webb, and Braeden Jones
Nov 3, 2025


Charlotte Community Library Brings People Together with Mahjong
By Jack Webb CHARLOTTE, Mich. — The Charlotte Community Library is running a drop-in adult program, Mahjong Afternoons, on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. If you're interested in learning more, check out the Charlotte Community Library online .
Jack Webb
Oct 29, 2025


Jolo Farms Opens The Farmers Scoop
By Nadia Tijerina, Shaelyn Lampinen, Jack Webb, and Braeden Jones A picture of The Farmers Scoop with their fresh produce stand set up. OLIVET, Mich. – The Farmers Scoop is now two months out from its grand opening which took place on July 18. The drive-in restaurant, located at 704 S. Main St, sells fresh produce, prepared food items, and ice cream. For years, residents and college students had to drive at least 20 minutes for fresh produce options as Olivet has very limit
Nadia Tijerina, Shaelyn Lampinen, Jack Webb, and Braeden Jones
Sep 29, 2025


The University of Olivet is Welcoming New Hall of Fame Inductees
Picture of The University of Olivet's Athletic Hall of Fame in the Cutler Athletic Center. Picture by Braeden Jones OLIVET, Mich. - The University of Olivet will welcome four new members into its Athletic Hall of Fame. The Class of 2025 will induct Kelsey Campbell '14, who played women’s basketball, Stefanie (Lang) Smith ’15, who played women’s volleyball and basketball, Theresa (Damico) Underhill ’14, who was on women’s golf team, and Jalen Weaver ’15, who ran cross-country
Braeden Jones
Sep 26, 2025


Garfield Lake Review 2026 Edition Open for Submissions
As of Friday, Sept. 12, UO's literary and artistic journal, the Garfield Lake Review, is officially open for submissions for the 2026 issue.
Echo Staff
Sep 17, 2025


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