EATON — As progress continues on rebuilding the steeple of the Little White Church, another change at the top is taking place at the 141-year-old Eaton landmark. John Hartman is stepping down as president.
Eleanor (Ele) Border was elected over the weekend by trustees to serve as interim president.
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