Charlotte
Evelyn Bay mural goes under the sea
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Artist Michelle Robles Henry recently spent approximately 60 hours painting the back hall of the Evelyn Bay coffee shop in downtown Charlotte — taking it from a long yellow hall to a combination ‘undersea and coffee’ adventure. Henry...
CPS tackles hunger locally
Charlotte Public Schools (CPS) recently completed a food drive to jump start a new program at Charlotte High School (CHS) called the Bird Feeder. The Bird Feeder is a free food pantry located at the high school where students who struggle with food security can go and...
Oriole Nutrition offers healthy alternatives
If one is looking for a healthy alternative for breakfast, lunch or even dinner, Oriole Nutrition in downtown Charlotte is a new option. The smoothie shop and juice bar is owned by Wendy and Dwayne Cornish. They are both Herbalife independent distributors, and they...
WWII vet Clyde Ray celebrated 100 years on Veterans Day
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Clyde Ray of Charlotte celebrated his 100th birthday on Veterans Day. While turning 100 is obviously cause for extra celebration, the day was even more noteworthy considering the fact Ray is a World War II veteran. He served in the...
Church votes to become ‘Open and Affirming’
On Oct. 27, the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ (UCC), in Charlotte unanimously voted to become an “Open and Affirming (ONA) congregation.” According to the church’s ONA committee — that has been working on the initiative for over two years — the...
Hospital renovation project reaches final phase
Amy Jo Parish Contributing Writer Driving by the corner of Harris Street and Lansing Road in Charlotte gives spectators a whole new view. Demolition began a few weeks ago on a large portion of Sparrow Eaton Hospital and gave a view into the rooms from the street....
Courtship complete: HGB officially becomes Sparrow Eaton Hospital
The sun set on Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital Monday, Sept. 30, giving life to the sunrise of Sparrow Eaton Hospital as Tuesday, Oct. 1 marked the end of a three-year transition to become a member of the Sparrow Health System. “HGB celebrates falling gracefully...
Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home donation boosts upcoming Fire Department Open House
The number of ways volunteer firefighters give back to their community in Charlotte is endless. It’s not only time that they so generously give performing often times dangerous duties, it’s sometimes money out of their own pockets to make some of the Charlotte Fire...
Ongoing Urban/Rural Conversation culminates in Sept. 21 event in Charlotte
This summer has been one of discovery for artists throughout Mid-Michigan. Thanks to the efforts of Michigan Art Share, through a grant from Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs, and Michigan State University Extension, Urban/Rural Conversations on arts...
Getting to know … Mike Ranville
Douglas M. Hoy Contributing Writer Each of us in our lifetime come in contact with a vast cadre of people, swaying us, influencing our ways, enriching the fabric of our existence. Many have come, gone and possibly been forgotten. A smaller portion may have made a...