Charlotte
Charlotte’s fourth-quarter energy sparks 49-40 comeback win over Mason
Charlotte High School girls varsity basketball team outscored Mason 24-9 in the fourth quarter Tuesday, Jan. 15 en route to a 49-40 non-conference win. Charlotte coach Bill Newhouse said the coaching staff challenged the team at the end of the third quarter to play...
Christian appointed to vacant Charlotte City Council seat
Charlotte City Council appointed Dan Christian Wednesday, Dec. 26 to fill the council seat vacated by the Dec. 7 resignation of Brad Johnston. Christian will serve the remainder of Johnston’s District 2 term, which is up for election in November of 2019. Mayor Tim...
Retro Arcade opens inside Eaton Theatre
Crissta Ames Contributing writer After accomplishing her dream of owning the Eaton Theatre, Leann Owen wanted to take it a step further. She has spent the last few months renovating the space they owned next to the theatre and transforming it into a retro 1980s-themed...
EASC spaghetti dinner to benefit Christmas Kiddies
Crissta Ames Contributing writer Visit the Eaton Area Senior Center on Saturday, Dec. 15 between 6 and 8 p.m. for a spaghetti fundraiser dinner that will benefit the Charlotte Fire Department’s Christmas Kiddies fund. In addition to the spaghetti dinner, there will be...
Local serviceman reunites with wife for the holidays
Crissta Ames Contributing writer Clint Whitney is giving his wife, Stephanie, something very special this Christmas. He is returning home to Michigan after serving five years in the United States Navy, during which he was never able to spend significant time with his...
Beloved Charlotte band leader passes
Crissta Ames Contributing Writer William “Bill” Sutherland, a well-known citizen of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, Dec. 2 at the age of 83. Sutherland was a tremendous influence in the lives of students who were under his wing in the Charlotte High School band until...
Klann cherishes chance to participate in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Crissta Ames Contributing Writer While the floats and giant balloons are most households’ reason to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Charlotte High School senior Ryan Klann was giving this town another reason to tune in to the ever-popular event. Every year,...
CPS hires new Community Recreation Coordinator
Charlotte Public Schools is pleased to announce the hire of Mike Sparks as the new Youth Recreation Coordinator. Mike, a graduate of Hope College, has vast experience in community services, coaching and recreation as he has previously worked in those capacities for...
Clifford the Horse of Drummond Island to return to Pancakes with Santa
On Friday, Dec. 7, Clifford the Horse of Drummond Island will return to the Eaton Area Senior Center during the annual Pancakes with Santa event. Clifford, a 27-year-old Morgan horse, will be entertaining onlookers with his artistic endeavors. Using watercolors and a...
Helping Hands Food Pantry receives Beacon of Light Award
Helping Hands Food Pantry received the 2018 Beacon of Light award from the Food Bank Council of Michigan in recognition of its contributions to hunger relief in Charlotte and Eaton County. Helping Hands was one of seven agencies across the state honored this year....