Charlotte
Council votes 4-2 to not allow recreational marijuana dispensaries
Crissta Ames Contributing Writer The Charlotte City Council made the decision on Monday to temporarily opt out of allowing recreational marijuana dispensaries in Charlotte. After Prop 1 passed in the 2018 elections, Michigan became the tenth state to legalize...
Windwalker fundraiser takes a look at evolution of Charlotte’s artistic outlet
There are many stories hidden in the walls of Windwalker Underground Gallery in downtown Charlotte. The city’s ‘Wizard of Oz,’ Richard Turbin has been crafting a masterful tale inside the historic building for the past 25-plus years. The building’s transformation is...
Generosity Celebration returns to Charlotte March 21
Generosity is measured in many ways in the Charlotte community. So many in the community give of their time and talents to ensure those in need receive shelter, receive food, or any other number of basic needs. People and organizations are also generous financially,...
Decision to move HGB Urgent Care made with patient convenience in mind
Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital’s announcement last week that it would be moving its Urgent Care facility to 616 Meijer Drive in Charlotte was met with some skepticism. Hospital officials, however, say the move was made with patient convenience in mind. “The new...
Charlotte artist makes first foray into book illustration
As an artist, Christine Waugh-Fleischmann relishes the opportunity to put her creativity to the test. Few opportunities, however, have challenged her abilities in the same manner as her recent collaboration with friend, and first time author, Sandra Callis. Christine...
CHS Cheer finishes dominating season 4th in Div. 2
The Charlotte High School varsity competitive cheer team didn’t simply have a successful season, it was dominant. Even by its own lofty standards. That season came to an end Saturday, March 2 at the Delta Plex in Grand Rapids, where the Orioles put forth one of their...
Charlotte Superintendent Mark Rosekrans resigns
Charlotte Public Schools Superintendent Mark Rosekrans tendered his resignation to the Charlotte Board of Education Tuesday, March 5. In a letter that went out to staff, parents and community members, Charlotte Board of Education President Caleb Buhs stated Rosekrans...
Finding inspiration at AL!VE, local man puts cancer behind him
Daniel Hinckley could have every excuse in the world to give up, if he wanted. That’s just not who he is. The 63-year-old Charlotte resident is a fighter, whose determination has become an inspiration to others looking to lead a healthier, more fulfilled life. Dan’s...
Charlotte Brewing Company honors Charlotte’s original brew master with 5th anniversary porter
It’s been 110 years since Albert Henry Porter served his last hand-crafted beer in Charlotte. Owner and operator of Charlotte Brewing Company from 1900-1909, Porter died at the age of 42, effectively ending the reign of Charlotte’s first brewery. On Tuesday, March 5,...
Free Family Friday at Nordic Fest
The Michigan Nordic Fire Festival invites local residents to Free Family Friday this coming Friday evening, Feb. 22. Visitors can experience the opening ceremony, with the traditional burning of a replica Viking longship, the community bonfire, and outdoor...