Charlotte
New ownership group marks start of transition for Charlotte Insurance
For more than 50 years Daryl Baker has been making sure his clients, his friends and his community have been protected from life’s inevitable mishaps. As owner of Charlotte Insurance Agency for the past 50 years, building those relationships and carrying that...
Spartan Motors unveils new $6.5 million plant
Spartan Motors displayed the future of its manufacturing operations Tuesday, June 12 — a new 85,000-square facility built with flexibility of production in mind. The plant was built in large part to build the all-new 2018 Isuzu FTR Class 6 medium-duty truck. “It’s...
Country Mill owners file lawsuit against City of East Lansing
On May 31 Steve and Bridget Tennes held a press conference at the State Capitol to announce their filing of a lawsuit against the City of East Lansing. The lawsuit comes after a change in application policy for vendors to the East Lansing Farmers Market. The new...
Father’s Day Fly In continues to grow in 31st year
It provides the perfect ending to a fun-filled weekend spent celebrating the Charlotte community. More than 1,000 people gather at Fitch H. Beach Municipal Airport every Father’s Day morning to eat a delicious pancake breakfast and take in the sites and sounds of the...
The Dolson, a nod to Charlotte’s past and a glimpse of its future
Jason and Darrell Vanderstelt, owners of Dutch Brothers Development, never set out to be restaurateurs. They just happened to see an opportunity to jumpstart revitalization efforts in their hometown of Charlotte. They partnered in late 2016 with the Potent Potables...
First Congregational breaks ground for Congregational Commons
Signs of the positive shift in momentum in the Charlotte community continue to rise from all corners of the community. On Tuesday, May 30 Charlotte First Congregational Church UCC Pastor Phil Hobson spoke of how the members of his congregation are doing their part in...
Grand Opening marks the official arrival of Eaton County’s newest park
Crandell Park officially became Eaton County’s 10th public park Tuesday, May 30 as county officials cut the ribbon at the park’s Grand Opening event. “Some people did not think this was going to happen,” said Eaton County Parks Commission chair Bob McConnell said....
Exciting changes coming to Eaton Pub and Grille in Charlotte
Eaton Pub and Grille is used to regular change. Especially with the house made beer list from Charlotte Brewing Co., owner Terry Davis tries to incorporate variety and circulation. This variety has given mug club members and many other customers regular treats to look...
The Olde School House a treasure trove of healthy options
Laura Goostrey has been on a quest for better health most of her life. Since discovering in her 20s that she had an autoimmune disease, she’s developed a passion for getting the most out of the food she puts in her body. It’s a passion she loves to share with others...
The Reading Place is Closed, but Reading is More Important Than Ever
Lewis Trowbridge, previous owner of The Reading Place bookstore in downtown Charlotte, said that he would read about 25 books a year, give or take. According to his account that number has decreased in the years that he’s owned the bookstore. He recollected the number...