Charlotte
Share your vision of Crandell Park at any of 6 upcoming community forums
Crandell Park made its highly anticipated debut in March. The soft opening was intentional, as plans for the park’s future are as of yet unknown. Eaton County Commissioners instead were hoping to tap into residents’ visions for the park before setting any kinds of...
Charlotte grad returns home to perform songs from upcoming debut album
Nick Caster remembers exactly when he fell in love with music. He was teenager tagging along with his foster dad, Jeff Wood, who travelled from gig to gig as a DJ. By the time he was 16, the 2001 Charlotte High School graduate knew he had a lot to say through his...
Expanded Eaton County Home and Business Expo really offers something for everyone
Steven Ainsworth, owner of Bullseye Pest Defense and member of the Charlotte organization LOCALS in Business, considers himself to be pretty plugged in to the Charlotte business community. But, even he has been surprised by what he has found while participating in the...
Mayor Lewis talks about great future ahead in State of the City address
As a guest of the Charlotte Rotary Club Charlotte Mayor Tim Lewis gave his first State of the City address Tuesday, April 4, and identified several aspects that make Charlotte a great city. “You belong to a great group here,” Lewis told Rotary members. “You live in a...
Council eyes $2 million bond for State Street reconstruction
Charlotte City Council voted 5-to-2 Monday, March 27 to approve the first reading of a resolution that will place a $2 million millage proposal on the November general election ballot. The $2 million, which would be paid off over 20 years, would be used exclusively to...
Charlotte eighth grader’s design selected for new Whistlepig BBQ logo
Whistlepig BBQ burst onto the Charlotte food scene in 2016, bringing a unique flavor to the community each weekend through late fall. Planning its return to 501 N. Cochran Avenue on April 7, the seasonal eatery has stepped up its efforts to solidify its brand in 2017....
HGB employees recognized at 14th annual Fulton Awards
Three employees received Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital’s highest honors during the Fulton Awards of Excellence annual ceremony Wednesday, March 15. The award winners, recognized for their exceptional contributions to HGB’s success, are: Holly Lafrance, EMS...
Family, community help Dick Cooper celebrate 90 years
Like any good son, Richard Cooper still thinks of his mother often. Approaching his 90th birthday, Dick, as most people in Charlotte know him, has a lot of life on which to reflect, but it’s the lessons he learned at a young age that have stuck with him through all of...
Windwalker to unveil massive collaborative sculpture April 1
Richard Turbin’s decades-long dream has finally been captured. You can find it hanging from the atrium inside Windwalker Underground Gallery. The 16-foot dreamcatcher crafted from steel, leather and $10,000 worth of glass donated by internationally renowned artist...
Charlotte officially welcomed into the Main Street family
Now the real work begins. The City of Charlotte has been officially welcomed into the national network of communities dedicated to downtown revitalization. Representatives from the National Main Street Center, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Michigan...