Charlotte
Two friends find themselves in an award-nominated film in LA
Joanne Williams Editor (Courtesy photos- on the left is Actor Chris Studenka and on the right is Trent Tollstam, in character) They were just two kids, hanging out in Lansing in the 1970s. Delinquents? Maybe. Friends for life? Definitely. One went into law...
Hall of Fame Orioles honored at Homecoming at two ceremonies
Justin Passick Contributing Writer (Justin Passick/TCJ - The Charlotte 2026 Hall of Fame Class was honored at Homecoming and a special Saturday ceremony as well. All honorees were able to attend this year’s festivities.) “It’s never rained on our parade, and it’s not...
Township opens historic Center to community views and use
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Williams/TCJ -The Center Eaton Community Center’s parlor features tables, chairs, a kitchen and accessible bathroom as well as the charm of the historic building.) The sun streamed through the amber covered windows in the newly...
Shadow Season set to begin in Charlotte with new outdoor decor
Justin Passick Contributing Writer (Joanne Williams/TCJ - The head bone’s connected to the....Charlotte Department of Public Works employees put together and placed eight large skeletons on Main Street, courtesy of the Downtown Development Authority and just in time...
Oddities Festival protests discussed at City Council
Dan LaLone Contributing Writer (Joanne Williams/TCJ - The Oddities Festival in Charlotte drew large crowds, plenty of vendors and protesters on street corners with megaphones.) The Charlotte City Council discussed its IT (Information Technology) contract with...
New fall concert series begins Sept. 19 at Evelyn Bay
Joanne Williams Editor (Courtesy photo - The first performers for the new Evelyn Bay Concert series bring a real coffeehouse feel with their music. Keys & Frets features guitar, keyboards and vocals.) Evelyn Bay Coffee in Charlotte has announced a new, free...
Courthouse hosts search dog training for local handlers
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Deb Malewski/TCJ - Handlers [from left] Rayanne Chamberlain, Angie Kremer and Cris Bean trained their search and rescue dogs at the Eaton County Courthouse recently at Courthouse Square.) The old Eaton County Courthouse in Charlotte...
Harvest Gathering Festival in new venue this year in town
Justin Passick Contributing Writer (Photo provided - Representing Helping Hands at last year’s Harvest Gathering Festival were (from left) Brynda Filkins, a volunteer, and Ramona Tripplet, board trustee for the organization.) A collaboration between Helping Hands Food...
Oak Park re-opening celebration held
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Williams/TCJ - City officials and supporters joined community members in the re-opening of a beautified Oak Park, located at Seminary and S. Clinton streets in Charlotte.) The grand-reopening of Charlotte’s Oak Park was indeed fun and...
Charlotte singers travel to Europe
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided - Harley Craft enjoyed the cooler climates in Switzerland and Vienna during his recent Michigan Musicians Abroad trip.) It’s been said, by poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, that music is the universal language of mankind, a way to...