Charlotte
Charlotte moves closer to finalizing National Historic District
To a small gathering of history enthusiasts, Bill Rutter laid out Thursday, Jan. 4 Charlotte’s application for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Rutter was hired in 2016 by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to put together an...
Tri-County Crusaders partner with Charlotte youth in effort to resurrect storied franchise
The Crusaders brand carries a history of success in the world of semi-professional football. In the 1980s and 90s, the Lansing Crusaders amassed 124 victories, six league championships and 11 first place finishes. As impressive as the Crusaders were on the field, it...
Volunteers needed for 2018 Nordic Fire Festival
Charlotte will host the 3rd annual Michigan Nordic Fire Festival on the final weekend of February, 2018. The festival is one of the fastest growing attractions in Mid-Michigan, bringing thousands of visitors to Charlotte. The festival combines elements of Nordic...
After nearly 3 decades, Jerry’s Barber Shop makes slight change of address
For generations, folks have found their way to south Cochran Avenue to get their haircut at Jerry’s Barber Shop in downtown Charlotte. Always in the same block of South Cochran, Jerry’s has called a few different locations home over the years. The longest of which was...
Peckham’s Workforce Action Team comes through for two local families
Melissa Cummings has been blown away by the generosity shown by her Workforce Action Team members this holiday season. Cummings, a Workforce Action Team advisor at Peckham Inc. in Charlotte, said team members voted to have final donations for the company’s holiday...
It’s a Charlotte Christmas!
With the holiday season fast approaching, what better way to bring about the wonderful joy of Christmas than spending some time at Charlotte’s very own Bennett Park? Dec. 23, Charlotte High School students and community members are hosting a fun-filled evening open to...
Eaton Area Senior Center to sponsor fundraiser for CARA Jan. 19 — Copper & Shrift to Perform
Thanks to the continuous generous support from the Eaton Area Senior Center, the Charlotte Area Recycling Authority (CARA) will once again present an Italian Buffet Fundraiser event on Friday, Jan. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m., which will feature all you can eat spaghetti,...
Community members invited to participate in CPS community engagement sessions
Charlotte Public Schools will be holding Community Engagement Sessions to bring into focus the needs and goals of the district regarding facilities and programs for the future. As a district resident, all community members are invited to share their views and ideas at...
CHS students, local leaders collaborate to present ‘A Charlotte Christmas’
The Christmas spirit is about to be taken up a notch in Charlotte, thanks to the enthusiasm and collaboration between a handful of Charlotte High School students and members of Can Do! A Charlotte Christmas, Charlotte’s newest holiday tradition, was dreamed up over a...
CHS Athletic Hall of Fame committee ready for nominations
Ben Phlegar, chair of the newly established Charlotte High School Athletic Hall of Fame committee, has been encouraged by the excitement the announcement of the Hall of Fame has stirred in the Charlotte community. What he’d like to see now, though, is that excitement...