Charlotte
CHS Athletic Hall of Fame prepares to induct inaugural class
Members of the Charlotte High School Athletic Hall of Fame committee will tell you the selection process was difficult. However, the inaugural class, which will be officially inducted in the Hall of Fame on Saturday, Sept. 15, is full of obvious selections. Included...
Never strangers at Sensations Memory Care
The beauty of summer is waning and soon the vibrant colors of fall will be ours to enjoy. As Michiganders, we seem to be strengthened by the change of seasons. Larissa Krem believes this to be true. “I have lived in this area most of my life,” she says, “and I am...
Matt Maitland named 2018 Frontier Days Grand Marshal
Though he hasn’t been a part of the community for terribly long, Matt Maitland has obviously made an impact. As the principal of Charlotte Middle School, Matt has a direct effect on the lives of many Charlotte youth. It’s because of his exceptional commitment to the...
Windwalker Open Mic Nights heads to the Frontier Days Saloon
Fresh off its three-year anniversary, Windwalker Underground Gallery’s popular Open Mic Night will make its first appearance at Frontier Days. The event, which is open to people of all ages, and abilities, will take center stage at the Frontier Days Saloon on...
Charlotte car dealer opens community pantry
We all hear about it, and some even have to live with it: local individuals and families wondering where the next meal is coming from. It’s a devastating feeling knowing there are families going nights and mornings hungry, let alone being one who is hungry or...
AL!VE hosts Turning Point kickoff
On Tuesday, Aug. 21, AL!VE hosted for the first time one of the regional kick-off events for the Turning Point Program for Breast Cancer Survivors. The free event garnered interest from many and brought more than a dozen survivors into the community to take part in an...
Concert organizers thank sponsors, volunteers and community
Organizers say the 2018 Summer Concerts on the Square free music series was a great success, despite early concerns about funding. “Bands held dates open for us much later than they usually would, sponsors stepped-up to the plate, volunteers made sure everything ran...
Though Pray Funeral Home has evolved with the times, it still operates by the Golden Rule
The Pray family started in funeral service in 1921 when Ernest and Myron Pray were asked to join the local “Undertaking” and Furniture company in downtown Charlotte. The partnership was built on the Golden Rule, “Treat families we serve as if they were our own...
Downtown storefront a big step forward for PAE Plumbing
Family means everything to Charlotte business owner Tim Comer. His wife and three children have been the driving force behind decisions that have allowed PAE Plumbing to flourish since opening the business five years ago. Even the business name itself reflects the...
Lea’s Auto Body: A family business focused on keeping families safe
Lea’s Auto Body has been a family owned and operated business in Charlotte for more than 30 years. They take pride in the work they do and do everything they can to ensure the customer is happy with their vehicle and that the vehicle is repaired to the best quality...