Charlotte
Several things fall into place for new Maple Brook Golf Professional
After 36 years as a golf professional on the west side of Lansing, Chris Mann found himself in unfamiliar waters. He took a management position with Macy’s department store in Grand Rapids. His years of experience included plenty of retail sales, so that wasn’t a big...
Eaton County Vietnam veterans plan opportunity to come together June 24
It’s been nearly 40 years and Jerry Taylor still remembers the young girl who greeted him in that California airport, shortly after returning home from his tour in Vietnam. “I was about halfway down the terminal when she came up to me and spit in my face and called me...
Creatively Mi adds to growing artistic flair in downtown Charlotte
Michelle Darling finds painting to be therapeutic. She also finds that teaching others how to paint can be a rewarding experience that allows others to unleash their creativity. She learned just how much she enjoyed teaching while volunteering in her children’s...
Andromeda to perform in historic Courthouse
Friday, May 26 through Sunday, June 4, the Andromeda Community Theater group will present the famous Agatha Christy play, “Witness for the Prosecution.” The performance will be held at the historic Eaton County Courthouse in downtown Charlotte and will feature several...
City’s adopted street improvement program first step in tackling $52 million problem
sk any Charlotte resident what the number one issue facing the city is, and more often than not, fixing the roads is the first response. The deteriorating condition of the city’s streets is easily visible in nearly every neighborhood in the city. While the issue may...
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Windwalker musician sharing passion for music with local youth
There’s a reason Brandon McCoy’s sound is so unique — he’s a completely self-taught musician. McCoy, who is an accomplished guitar instrumentalist, didn’t even have a guitar to call his own until his 21st birthday. He spent the first seven of his musical journey...
Parkside Acres brings more options for community and buyers
One struggle for condo buyers can be the lack of options and variety. For a couple looking to downsize after owning a house decorated with the imprint of decades of personal tastes, cookie cutter condos can be a turnoff. Jerry Sommer, president of Sommer Building...
Grand Grillin brings its signature flavor to Maple Brook Golf Course in Charlotte
Vicki Ueberroth has been making mouths water with her signature “Vicki’s Chicken” for the past seven years. Owner of Grand Grillin in East Lansing, she’s competed on The Food Network’s Food Court Wars, and has been the official caterer for ESPN’s coverage of Michigan...
HGB staff steps up to allow patient to be there for daughter’s wedding
David Brown entered Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital Friday, May 5 after experiencing what he thought were complications from a previous surgery. He said at the time he figured it was no big deal … the thought he could possibly miss his daughter’s wedding the...

