Charlotte
High Society coming soon
Renee Sevenski Contributing Writer (Photo by Renee Sevenski/TCJ) A slow rolling 6-1 August 2023 vote allowed marijuana dispensaries to open in Eaton County. High Society is one of Charlotte’s newest dispensaries that will be opening in June 2024. This will be their...
Good times and country music at Eaton County Country Bash
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) The stage is set, the artists are lined up, and everything is ready to go for the inaugural Eaton County Country Bash happening Saturday, August 3, at the Eaton County Fairgrounds. This local concert is perfect for...
WWII veterans story
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer Duane Nicol, a Charlotte native, served in the Navy during World War II (WWII). His service during that critical world war has touched the hearts of many within his inner circle, as well as within Charlotte. Quartermaster Nicol had a...
Council selects next city manager
Travis Silvas Contributing Writer Pending a successful background check and negotiated contract, Charlotte City Council voted 5-to-1 Tuesday, April 30 to select Rob Hillard as Charlotte’s next city manager. Councilman Anthony Rodriguez cast the lone dissenting vote....
City honors Myrkle’s two decades of service
Travis Silvas Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) For nearly 24 years, Bryan Myrkle has worn many hats for the City of Charlotte all while operating as the city’s Community Development Director. On Monday, March 25, the Charlotte City Council recognized the many ways...
John Peck Auctions opens new location in Charlotte
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo by Kelsey Klont/TCJ) John Peck Auctions is a family owned and operated auction company that for nearly half a century has conducted thousands of successful live on site and online auction sales throughout Michigan. Now they have...
Remembering a local family giving back
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo Provided - Deborah, Rachel, Rebekah, James, and Tim.) The legacy of the Olson family that started in Charlotte continues on. In 2000, Tim and his wife Deborah (known as Chris) and their three children; Rebekah, Rachel, and James...
Celebrating 15 years
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) Eaton Pub & Grille will be celebrating their 15 year anniversary serving the community with delicious food. Opened in early March of 2009 by Terry Davis and his wife Samantha, Eaton Pub & Grille has a variety...
Hooping For A Cure legacy continues
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) Hooping For A Cure has been a benefit fundraiser for breast cancer awareness at Charlotte High School for the last 17 years. It began in 2007, led by Brent Crossman, an outstanding and longtime history teacher at...
Charlotte boys bowling team celebrates first regional championship
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) The Charlotte boys bowling team is no stranger to qualifying for the state finals tournament. But winning a regional championship? That was unchartered territory; that is until the Orioles won their Division 2 regional...