Sleep in Heavenly Peace brings beds and bright futures to children
Jose Lopez Contributing Writer (Photo by Jose Lopez - Core team volunteers going through the build process.) From the break of dawn, many children groan about leaving their beds in the morning, eager to return after a long day at school. For more than 1,000 children...
Children’s book author is a Charlotte native
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo Provided - Susan Christenson at her book signing.) Local author, Susan “Cooper” Christenson, is making significant strides in the realm of children’s literature with the release of her latest book, “My Doodle Ate Oodles of...
Tim’s Pizza returns under new ownership, thriving with community support
Dan Lalone Contributing Writer (Photo by Dan Lalone) Tim’s Pizza, a local favorite in Olivet, has reopened under new ownership, much to the delight of longtime customers. Kim Haver purchased the restaurant in July 2024 after the retirement of former owner Scott in...
Stronger Together: Heart and Hands Food Pantry
Jose A. Lopez Contributing Writer (Photo by Jose A. Lopez - From left to right: Donna Perry, Cathy Howell, Kat Ballard, Becky Ridler (Director of Heart and Hands), and Ida Raymond.) For many, food is a love language—and Heart and Hands has spoken it fluently since...
Dimondale Elementary’s exciting transformation: construction on track
Dan Lalone Contributing Writer (Photo by Dan Lalone) Excitement is building at Dimondale Elementary as the school prepares for a major transformation. After years of planning and community support, the Holt Public School District is in the process of constructing a...
Charlotte social district, the first in Eaton County
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo by Kelsey Klont/TCJ - Charlotte social district is now open!) In 2020, the state of Michigan passed bill MCL 436.1551, which allows of the open carry and consumption of adult beverages in a designated space in towns and...
My Happy Place thrift shoppe
Stacy N. Holbrook Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) Let’s take a journey to My Happy Place, in Olivet, MI. Introducing Dawn Bennett Davis, a 1981 Graduate from Eaton Rapids Schools, a woman with a passion in crafting, antiquing, and refinishing furniture. After...
Military Hero Christmas Tree returns
Renee Sevenski Contributing Writer (Photo by Renee Sevenski/TCJ) For many years Krystal Simpson, known as Krys to many, took pride in preparing each year a tree that is located on the Courthouse Square. She would trim it out with lights that represented the Red, White...
New business in Dimondale
Robin Platt Contributing Writer (Photo by Robin Platt/TCJ) Bridge Street has a new addition to it’s storefronts. The Attic Door recently opened, and I had the great pleasure to meet with the owner Robbie and receive the grand tour. Let me start by saying that this...
Canines for Change
Robin Platt Contributing Writer (Photo provided) If you travel M-99 near Dimondale, you have most assuredly seen progress on a new building on the west side of the road. If you are anything like me; waiting somewhat impatiently for some announcement of what is coming....