Charlotte
Charlotte Equestrian Team: Sign up to giddy up
Christine Terpening Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) For many people, the sound of clippety-clop makes the heart thump along to the beat. The smell of a four-legged whinnying friend releases endorphins like no other. Money takes on less importance to horse...
CROP Hunger Walk celebrates 40 years in Charlotte
Submitted by Joanne Williams (Photo provided: CROP walk attendees help raise funds for local food pantries. The Charlotte Area CROP Hunger Walk is celebrating 40 years as a hunger-fighting event in Charlotte this Oct. 1 at Bennett Park. CROP walks are worldwide...
Charlotte football looking to build on last season’s success
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) Believe it or not the start of high school football practice is only about three weeks away. For Michael Sparks, who is set to enter his fifth season as Charlotte’s head coach, the start of the season (practice begins...
Studio Marketplace
Christi Whiting Editor (Photo provided: Melissa Randall, owner of Studio Marketplace, invites the community to come and see what’s in store.) Hope means different things to different people. Hope impacts us all in some way every day. Studio Marketplace in Charlotte is...
Eaton Conservation District Annual Meeting Celebrates Awardees
Submitted by Eaton Conservation District (Photo Provided) Eaton Conservation District (ECD) held their annual meeting on June 27 at Miller Farm, Eaton Rapids, for an ice cream social to celebrate their dedicated partners, supporters and volunteers. At the...
Trust your vehicle to Eaton Auto Body
Christine Terpening Contributing Writer (Photo by Christine Terpening: Mike Crowner poses proudly in front of his hot rod.) Crashed, dented or scratched, you’re in need of auto body service for your vehicle. Your first call should be to Eaton Auto Body Inc....
Happy dining at the Thirsty Bird
Christine Terpening Contributing Writer (Photo provided: Martin and Amy Ramos at the Thirsty Bird.) It’s Tuesday night. Do you know where your tacos are? The Thirsty Bird in downtown Charlotte is where they are. Their specials aren’t the only thing that keeps...
Sidestreets Deli serves it up fresh from scratch
Christine Terpening Contributing Writer (Photo by Christine Terpening: Some of the desserts you can find at Sidestreets Deli & Bakery) Deli is short for delicatessen, but in the bustling town of Charlotte it’s short for delicious. Sidestreets Deli, a New...
Welcome Michigan’s Mercantile
Submitted by Katherine Bussard ( Photo Provided - Artisan items in the store include tops and purses like the ones on the mannequin made by women rescued from human trafficking (one of the only non-local makers), and many handcrafted items by local artists right here...
Charlotte’s 27 festivals cast city in new light
Submitted by Don Sovey (Photos by TCJ Staff) Since we moved here 45 years ago our family has seen many great improvements in the city and surrounding townships. It is a great place to work and raise a family. Our children attended Charlotte Public Schools...