Charlotte
County Journal navigates ups and downs over the course of 12-year history
Every year presents a new challenge. Quite frankly, the challenges for a small community newspaper come with each weekly deadline, if not daily. But, like many individuals or businesses, we tend to really reflect on challenges and opportunities on an annual basis....
Home & Business Expo continues to place local businesses, services under one roof
While you may not be able to rely on the weather to let you know spring has arrived in Eaton County, you can count on the annual Eaton County Home & Business Expo. Now in its fourth year, the spring event brings together close to 100 local businesses and...
Dairy Queen opens to great expectations in new building
The Facebook post announcing the opening of Charlotte Dairy Queen was barely minutes old when the lines began to form. People in the Charlotte community were ready to check out the new building and eager for some soft serve ice cream. Owners Brett and Megan Roberts...
Windwalker’s ascension all about building a better community
Windwalker Underground Gallery used to be the best-kept secret in Charlotte. To some residents within the city, it still may be. However, the secret is out among those in the Lansing region’s thriving arts community. It’s hard not to know much about the local...
First Congregational Youth Group raises $1,171 for Housing Services Mid Michigan
For more than a decade the youth of First Congregational Church UCC in Charlotte have provided Housing Services Mid Michigan (HSMM) with cleaning supplies for those making their way out of homelessness. It’s a tradition that started with former Pastor Tom Jones, and...
Community remembers Gaylord Edgerly
The people behind the scenes are often the people who deserve the most praise and recognition, yet they rarely get the applause they deserve. Often times that’s how those behind the scenes people want it. They prefer to work in humble quiet, out of sight and out of...
CHS student finds his own path through Early Middle College
Dakota Carter found himself falling behind his classmates at Charlotte High School. A freshman at the time, academics weren’t a priority for him anyway. Dakota had grown up working on cars in his grandfather’s garage, and he knew that’s what he wanted to do after high...
Charlotte High School recognized as a leader by state officials
One monumental task our public schools are charged with is preparing students to be productive citizens in an ever-changing world. As the job market changes and employer needs follow suit, the way in which students prepare for life after college has to change along...
CHS student athletes finding success in many sports
Success breeds success — in other words it can be contagious. Student athletes at Charlotte High School have found a lot of success at the end of the winter sports season and have shared the wealth. Sports like basketball and football typically draw headlines and...
Students recognized for Optimist Youth Appreciation Week
Tuesday, March 6 students, parents, educators, and community leaders gathered at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center to recognize students for the Charlotte Optimist Club’s Youth Appreciation Week. The evening involved a brief ceremony with guest speakers, an award...