Charlotte
Economic fallout from COVID-19 forces newspapers to move online only
By Carla Bumstead Editor — Cindy Gaedert-Gearhart, owner and publisher of The County Journal and Flashes Advertising and News announced this morning that the weekly editions of both newspapers will temporarily move to online-only publication until the current COVID-19...
Local restaurants, bars search for support amid COVID-19 restrictions
By Ally Telfor Guest Writer — To further stop the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan, Gov. Whitmer enacted an executive order Monday to temporarily close eat-in bars and restaurants and transition them to take-out only. This means many local...
Variety of local services available despite COVID-19-related closings
By Deb Malewski Contributing Writer — On March 16, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order putting restrictions on restaurants, bars, casinos, food courts, coffeehouses and other places of public accommodation offering food or beverages for...
Old library stocked with women-owned businesses
By Deb Malewski Contributing Writer — Charlotte Plaza Floral, owned by Tammy Bush, is located in the old Carnegie Library at the corner of Cochran and East Harris streets in downtown Charlotte. But the former library building, built in 1903, is more than just a...
Charlotte’s Jeremy Davis wins Food Network championship
By Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Jeremy Davis, of Designed by Daddy Custom Cakery in Charlotte, took top honors on the Monday, Feb. 24, episode of the Food Network’s new show, Girl Scout Cookie Championship. A viewing party — for Davis’ family, friends and...
Tropical Tanning celebrates 35 years
By Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Tropical Tanning in downtown Charlotte is celebrating its 35th year in business. Owner Ken Wirt attributes its longevity to offering quality service from trained and courteous staff. They have invested in high-grade and...
Charlotte offers an abundance of festivals
By Donald Sovey Guest Writer Starting last year at this time, a group of dedicated and interested community members called the “Festival Alliance” started to meet to see if there was a way to coordinate or improve on the many festivals that are supported in Charlotte....
Festival offers chance to be a ‘weekend Viking’
By Deb Malewski - Contributing Writer The Michigan Nordic Fire Festival is a unique experience that celebrates winter, fire and family fun in Charlotte. It is billed as a “medieval fantasy brought to life” — with historical reenactments, costumed participants,...
Helping Hands thankful for new building and much more
By Phil Grimwood - Guest Columnist Helping Hands Food Pantry has just completed a whirlwind of a year. In April 2019, we broke ground at 621 Jefferson St. in Charlotte, and on Oct.15, we began operating from our wonderful new facility. Designed specifically for use...
Getting to know … Wambaugh and White
By Douglas M. Hoy “Success is in the details.” How often have we heard this poignant proclamation? Let me introduce you to two local men whose business is based on exactly that — the details. Their names are Dan Wambaugh and Brian White. They are the sole proprietors...