Charlotte
New book: Grief is often ‘weird’ and usually confounds, changes us
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided - There is no place like Rome, and no time more precious than family time. The Nowlan family, Dawn at the center, and, from left, Samuel, Shea, and Jillian, two years ago.) We don’t handle grief well. Take it from someone...
There will be magic in the air June 6-7 as Fantasy Faire appears
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided - Lady Petal is an apt guide in the magical world that is created at the Eaton County Fairground during the annual Magical Realm Fantasy Faire, June 6 -7 in Charlotte.) What do a Centaur, a pirate, and Pestis the Plaque Rat...
Für Elise, reisen ist der weg zum lernen
Joanne Williams Editor (Courtesy photo - From Charlotte to Marquette, Germany to Spain to Germany once again, travel offers life lessons to Elise Crossman.) For Elise, travel is the way to learn. And while she is just getting started in life, she has been looking...
Rare Michigan letters donated by Museum
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Deb Malewski/TCJ: An exciting find at the Courthouse Square Museum, enabling (left) Rod Weaver, CSA President, to present the Cass/Stevens letters to Alexis Antracoli, Bentley Library Director.) A remarkable set of early...
Tree nursery unveiled, populated at Charlotte Arbor Day Ceremony
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Williams/TCJ: A new tree nursery was unveiled and celebrated on Arbor Day, April 24, in the City of Charlotte. This larger tree is a boundary tree for the nursery, which about 280 saplings planted that afternoon.) Arbor Days come and go,...
Brookfield Township ends fire coverage with Hamlin, millage announced
Dan LaLone Contributing Writer (Courtesy photo: The cost of running a township, village and city has made several area municipalities, including Brookfield Township, introduce a special assessment to raise more funds to support services, including fire protection...
Charlotte students ready to return to World Championships once again
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided by Pat Campion: Champions all: (from bottom left) Coach Denise Droscha, Justin Surato, DNQ; Back Row: Coach Stephanie D’Huyvetter, Max Leonarc, Hannah Droscha, Bennett Braeutigam, Holden Marsh, Optimist Pat Campion, Coach Jim...
Annual Band Bounce brings back memories, best in music performances
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided: The Charlotte Orioles Band Boosters are the backbone of planning and support for the bands program, and often supply needed equipment such as this golf cart.) About 100 years ago, the Gershwins, George and Ira, wrote the music...
Ezekiel – a gathering place and a house that faith and support built
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Williams/TCJ: Darla Sanders (left) and Dee Anna McCarrick arrange the free items in the women’s clothing room at the House of Ezekiel.) The House of Ezekiel has given rebirth to the faith that once stood as the South Cochran...
Two big names in Charlotte Insurance are now one in history and service
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Willliams/TCJ: A new sign for a new location for a new partnership for Charlotte Insurance.) Names change all the time – through rebranding, marriages, nicknames that catch on. In Charlotte, there is pride in the history and...