Charlotte
Eaton County Sheriff presents 2019 awards
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Eaton County Sheriff Tom Reich honored the men and women of law enforcement in an awards ceremony held Jan. 8 at the sheriff’s office in Charlotte. He also recognized citizens and volunteers who stepped up to help the community. “I...
read moreDance Studio takes on Detroit
Isabelle Whiting Contributing Writer The Dance Studio from Charlotte will travel to Detroit to dance pre-game at the Detroit Pistons game on Jan. 11, at 7 p.m., for the third year in a row. This year, the theme of their dance is “music” with their costumes half black...
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Culver’s breaks ground in Charlotte
Amy Jo Parish Contributing Writer New choices are coming to Charlotte. Diners will soon have the ability to choose Culver’s for their eating experiences when the new restaurant opens later this year. On Jan. 2, the establishment’s new owners gathered with members of...
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Charlotte’s Camp Frances, and fans, are true treasures
Douglas M. Hoy Contributing Columnist Its name is Camp Frances and let me re-introduce you to this marvelous local facility, part of the past and the caretakers of its future. These two women are lifelong residents and are involved with its past and where the future...
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ASPPIRE offers crucial help with social skills to those with disabilities
Isabelle Whiting Contributing Writer Social skills are extremely important for anyone wishing to lead a happy, productive life. But these skills can be a hard thing to learn if, for any reason, they don’t come naturally. For those with disabilities, learning these...
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Church windows offer ‘enlightened’ sense of reverence
Amy Jo Parish Contributing Writer Glass making was the first industry set up in America in Jamestown in 1607, according to the Stained Glass Association of America. From those early beginnings, stained glass grew and came to adorn churches and temples. Since its...
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Charlotte native hitting on all cylinders
Isabelle Whiting Contributing Writer Charlotte native Dave Shuten is currently in California fulfilling his dreams of working at the top level in the world of custom cars and hot rods. Shuten grew up in Charlotte, where he developed an interest in cars. He said it...
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Watching Stevie, and other young teens, shine
Douglas M. Hoy Contributing Columnist At first, this column was to be about a remarkable young man, and it is. But it encompasses so much more. Let me introduce you to Stevie Sevenski, or as everyone knows him, “Stevie.” He is a wonderful young man, 14 years of age,...
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Leanna Lindsey earns 2019 Youth Achievement Award
Carla Bumstead Editor The 74th annual Christmas Children’s Luncheon was held Dec. 11 at the Eaton Area Senior Center. The event was hosted by Eaton County Juvenile Court and staff from the Eaton County Youth Facility. The highlight of the gathering was the...
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Robots enter SEH operating room
Amy Jo Parish Contributing Writer A night of celebration has the potential to positively change the lives of patients at Sparrow Eaton Hospital (SEH) in Charlotte. The annual hospital gala has historically been a time of celebration and fun. This year, however, the...
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