Charlotte
AL!VE offering virtual programming
By Amanda Popp Contributing writer — During such an unprecedented time, AL!VE is continuing to provide a sense of community. The experience-based destination health park of Charlotte has moved to a virtual format to allow the community continued support through online...
Hole-in-one at Maple Brook
Brad Gingrich scored a hole-in-one at Maple Brook Golf Club on May 5. Maple Brook is located at 681 Lansing St. in Charlotte. More information is available at maplebrookgolfclub.com. (Photo provided)
Charlotte community joins together to recognize Class of 2020
By Kim Weicht Guest columnist — It is no secret that we have all experienced losses with these COVID-19 shutdowns. However, I feel it is important to acknowledge the loss of significant rites of passage for all 2020 graduates, whether from high school or college....
Charlotte city council supports continued funding for CARA
By Carla Bumstead Editor — As members of the Charlotte City Council go through their analysis of the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, closure of the Charlotte Area Recycling Authority (CARA) is off the table as a possible way to reduce spending. Charlotte...
Getting to know: The Groomery
By Douglas M. Hoy Contributing Columnist — Along the way, this entire species became domesticated and no longer would they be roaming the world as they have done for millions of years. Only in recent times this group has become elevated to a loftier position than...
City of Charlotte reports water bill error
— Charlotte city officials have discovered an error affecting more than 1,000 water bills delivered recently to city residents and businesses. Instead of their current bill, these customers received a copy of a bill originally mailed a year ago. The incorrect bills...
Foster care closet gifted new building, seeks help with renovation costs
By Carla Bumstead Editor — Becoming a foster parent can often happen with little or no advance notice and virtually no time to prepare for the child’s arrival. Jennifer DeLeeuw of Charlotte knows this first-hand, as that is exactly how it happened for her family. It...
Chromebook sale draws hundreds of shoppers
By Ally Telfor Contributing Writer — With the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, and Charlotte Public School (CPS) students now having to do their learning from home, things can be difficult for many families. Liz Pashby, a mother of two Parkview Elementary students, said...
Charlotte therapist sees ‘new view,’ urges those in need to seek help
By Carla Bumstead Editor — Lorna Poyer, LMSW, ACSW, has been working as a mental health therapist in Charlotte for over 15 years. She has always seen her clients face-to-face, up close and personal. But with the arrival of COVID-19 (coronavirus), she has had to go...
Food pantries seeing rise in new requests
By Carla Bumstead Editor — As of last week, food banks in Charlotte and Eaton Rapids were not yet experiencing high levels of increased demand for food as a result of the current COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation. But the number of new families seeking food assistance...