EATON — The Little White Church has been a staple of photographers for years given its location on Crystal Lake and the colorful foliage that surrounds the quaint. 140-year-old edifice in the fall.
But photographers are doomed to disappointment, say board members of the non-profit church, until money is raised to pay for replacing the steeple. After falling into disrepair, it had to be removed this spring.
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