Pancake and sausage breakfast Sept. 6 in Mt. Eaton

A pancake and sausage breakfast will take place Sept. 6 from 7-11 a.m. at Mt. Eaton Fire Station. The breakfast is sponsored by the Mt. Eaton Ladies Auxiliary of the Paint Township Fire Department, with proceeds going to Paint Township Fire and Rescue in Mt. Eaton.

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Published September 1, 2025 - 5:00 p.m.

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