2021 Highlights Issue

Welcome to Our 2021 Highlights Issue!
We’ll be featuring our team favorites and our most viewed articles below!
Thank you so much for reading Buchanan’s news with us all year!

The Buchanan Chronicle

The Buchanan Chronicle Team Favorite Articles 2021:

~ Miranda Barger, Writer
Miranda shared this funny story with our team, as it happened to her this year!

Issue 16 – November 20, 2021

Now That’s Funny! – Issue 16

by Thomas Hoyt Now this one just about made me fall out of my chair laughing! 🤣🤣🤣 This story is shared by one of our Buchanan Chronicle writers, Miranda Barger. One day while I was getting some loose-leaf tea at…

~ Jen Garry, Publisher
“Of all my favorites, top pick for me was when Rebecka and I were able to interview Ulrike McCarty in her new Buchanan space, River of Life Yoga. She gave us a tour and even a little yoga moment, it was wonderful. Ulrike spent some time with us, giving us insight into her process and how her dream space came to be. Saturday, June 19, 2021, I was able to be at the ribbon-cutting ceremony opening the space as well, which was lovely! Another great part of the community I love (and am glad to spread the news about) here in Buchanan!”

Issue 8 – July 17, 2021

Local Business – River of Life Yoga

The Yoga Joint: New Buchanan Space Opened June 19 2021 by Publisher Jen Garry “A Breath in the Right Direction”: For Ulrike McCarty the long awaited day finally came Saturday June 19 2021 at 10am, when she tearfully wielded those giant scissors to cut the ribbon on…

~ Rebecka Hoyt, Editor & Photographer
“Picking my favorite article for this issue was a challenge. Out of all the articles I have written this year, they have a special place in my heart. However, with this article on Clear Lake, Buchanan, MI history, I was fascinated by the stories Larry Rosenquist shared with me. So, take a few minutes to read this article again or if you haven’t yet and may it bring joy to you during this Christmas season.”

Issue 12 – September 18, 2021 (Top Article #4 below)

Buchanan History – A Vacation to Remember

A Vacation to Remember by Rebecka Hoyt, Editor & Photographer How would you feel if someone told you that where you would be spending your vacation was in a home that you used to live in many, many years ago? Well, for an 80-year-old Florida resident, Larry Rosenquist, this happened…

~ Thomas Hoyt, Proofreader & Writer
“My favorite article is without a doubt this one about the Buchanan School Band.  It is my favorite because it gives attention to a group of students that do not otherwise get this media attention. Usually the athletes get the media attention, so it is a real treat to have the band get some attention.”

Issue 11 – September 4, 2021

Buchanan Community School Bands

Buchanan Bucks Competitive High School Marching Band by Thomas Hoyt Being an alumna of high school bands along with drum & bugle corps, I certainly have an appreciation for school bands. Here in Buchanan, the High School Marching Band is…

~ Madelyn Kitchell, Illustrator & Artist
“This article and project was my favorite of all of my articles and artwork because it’s been my biggest art project yet and something totally new to me. If you love forms of art or pottery go check out this article!.”

Issue 17 – December 2, 2021

Local Art – LMC Pottery Complete

LMC Pottery – Coil Pots by Madelyn Kitchell If you guys have read previous articles you may have seen that I was working on an 18 inch coil pot. After more than a month-long process we are finally done with the coil pots! Many changes happened in this whole process.…

~ Jill McDonald, Writer & Photographer
“When looking back on articles I’ve written for The Buchanan Chronicle, it’s been fun recalling what I’ve shared in written form and photos. When asked my favorite, I’d have to say my article on periodical cicadas is at the top for me. It was especially fun to write and research as it was a rare natural phenomenon occurring near to us, which I had only witnessed once many years ago. Although I didn’t observe them in Buchanan this year, a road trip to Ohio one weekend during their emergence joyously allowed me to witness them! Enjoy the article Nature Phenomenon Coming Our Way.”

Issue 5 – May 15, 2021

Nature Notes – Cicadas

Nature Phenomenon Coming Our Way! by Jill McDonald Behold! An amazing natural phenomenon is about to occur! Witnessing the sights and sounds of this unique species happens only once every 17 years! Let’s get ready to immerse ourselves in the…

~ Nik Sanchez, Writer
“This is my favorite because it really felt like we were a news team.”

Issue 2 – April 3, 2021 (Top Article #2 below)

Local Tragedy – West Wind Apartment Fire

West Wind Apartment Fire By Nik Sanchez On March 15th, 2021, the Buchanan Township needed community strength, as West Wind Apartments caught fire. Building G (located in the back lot of the complex west of Buchanan on Front Street) caught fire from a…

~ Garrick Stubblefield, Writer
Garrick really enjoyed meeting with and interviewing Hannah for this article. He beamed with pride after being able to interview our hometown Olympian!

Issue 14 – October 16, 2021

Buchanan Sports – Homecoming with Olympian Hannah Roberts

Hannah Roberts Brings Home Silver Medal by Garrick Stubblefield On October 8th, 2021 I had the pleasure to interview Hannah Roberts, our hometown hero Olympian. Wow! Did I just say our hometown Olympian? Well, yes, I did. So first off…

The Buchanan Chronicle – Top 20 Articles for 2021:

#1
Issue 11 – September 4, 2021

Community Announcement – Special Thanks

THANK YOU from Hannah Roberts & Family A Thank You Message from Hannah & the Roberts Family The Roberts family would like to thank all our family, our neighbors, &…

#2
Issue 2 – April 3, 2021

Local Tragedy – West Wind Apartment Fire

West Wind Apartment Fire By Nik Sanchez On March 15th, 2021, the Buchanan Township needed community strength, as West Wind Apartments caught fire. Building G (located in the back lot…

#3
Issue 14 – October 16, 2021

Police Points – New Officer Introduction

Officer Nick Pensari Joins Buchanan City Police Department by Officer Nick Pensari, Write-Up and Photo Submitted by Diana Selir My name is Nick Pensari.  I was raised in Union City,…

#4
Issue 12 – September 18, 2021

#5
Issue 3 – April 17, 2021

Buchanan Sports – Athlete Spotlight

Princess and Warrior – If She Can So Can You By Nik Sanchez Currently in the small town of Buchanan a little lady is taking over. Domination, perseverance and hard…

#6
Issue 8 – July 17, 2021

Celebrating – Buchanan Birthday

Buchanan Birthday • 7/27 We want to wish Mr. Oliver Kelly a very Happy 80th Birthday on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. For 39 years (since 1982) he’s been owner and…

#7
Issue 8 – July 17, 2021

Local Spotlight – Singer

Voice of an Angel by Nik Sanchez Many wonder what it would take to be a town hero, to sing at a memorial day parade, or even at a high…

#8
Issue 10 – August 21, 2021

Mayor’s Memo – Spring in Buchanan

Spring in Buchanan! By Mayor Sean Denison It’s an exciting time to live in Buchanan. The weather is changing of course, but there is so much more than that to…

#9
Issue 11 – September 4, 2021

#10
Issue 6 – June 5, 2021

#11
Issue 2 – April 3, 2021

Local Charities – Moore Fund

Moore Fund Grows in Buchanan By Kelly Brown It started last year, the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing, local businesses in Buchanan shut down or forced to move to take-out/curbside…

#12
Issue 8 – July 17, 2021

Local Business – River of Life Yoga

The Yoga Joint: New Buchanan Space Opened June 19 2021 by Publisher Jen Garry “A Breath in the Right Direction”: For Ulrike McCarty the long awaited day finally came Saturday…

#13
Issue 13 – October 2, 2021

Local Opinion – Face Masks

Face Masks Submitted with permission from Don Ryman by Stephanie Fain Attached is a copy of my comments to the Buchanan District School Board Monday, September 20, 2021. “The emperor…

#14
Issue 2 – April 3, 2021

#15
Issue 6 – June 5, 2021

Local Faith – Spotlight

God Doesn’t Call the Equipped, He Equips the Called – Jan Nowak by Stephanie Fain  As director of Redbud Area Ministries, AKA RAM Love, Jan Nowak’s job is to connect…

#16
Issue 2 – April 3, 2021

Local Clubs – One Buchanan

Hope of One Buchanan Collaboration of Monroe Lemay & Rebecka Hoyt One Buchanan is now a public initiative advancing Buchanan as a city that welcomes and cares for all people…

#17
Issue 8 – July 17, 2021

#18
Issue 1 – March 20, 2021

#19
Issue 8 – July 17, 2021

Puzzler Page – Issue 08

by Garrick Stubblefield Hi all, my name is Garrick Stubblefield and I live here in Buchanan. I joined the military right out of school. Recently, I was asked to join…

#20
Issue 9 – August 7, 2021

Now That’s Funny! – Issue 09

by Thomas Hoyt Now I’m about to share a story from my childhood. It was the first time we as a family went on a summer vacation. We spent a…

Thanks for Reading Our 2021 Highlights Issue! And thanks so much for reading with us all year!
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Next Issue: January 8, 2022

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