Olivet
Mason closes the door on decades of preschool work
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided - Carrie Mason (center) and four of her five grandchildren. She is retiring after 35 years as program director and lead teacher at Wee Ones Preschool.) How many times has Carrie Mason wiped runny noses, tied shoes, zipped...
Hamlin Fire Truck, Car Show funds cancer awareness
Dan LaLone Contributing Writer (Photo provided - The first annual Hamlin Fire truck and car show raised funds for Neighbors United #WalkForThe Red, which advocates for firefighters affected by cancer and the risk to firefighters from toxic exposure.) The Hamlin...
Making sure people are heard, especially the youngsters
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Williams/TCJ - The ridicule and acceptance of peers is key to helping students with physical problems feel accepted. In this book, young people find it is possible to be friends.) Imagine being so concerned about a situation that you...
Revved Up Resale ready up for Olivet storefront, community engagement
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Williams/TCJ: Maggie and Allen Golomski have created an eclectic store and a space for family at their brick-and-mortar business on Olivet’s Main Street.) The bones of a new resale shop in Olivet are the bonds of family. In fact, a...
Vaught pegged as Olivet’s superintendent choice
Joanne Williams Editor (Courtesy photo - Robert Vaught) Olivet Schools has chosen Robert Vaught as its newest superintendent of schools. Vaught, who was once a principal and teacher in the Marshall Schools, was chosen over Derek Lounds, Eaton Rapids High School...
Densmore, Wirtz and Malloy earn State Runner-Up titles at Finals
Evan Schaefer Contributing Writer (Evan Schaefer/TCJ - Wrestlers Van Wirtz [left] and Kylee Malloy did their Olivet Eagles proud at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling State Finals this year.) Three Eaton County wrestlers battled their way to championship matches...
Former Olivet student earns teaching recognition in Georgia
Joanne Williams Editor (Courtesy photo- Teacher of the Week honors went to Olivet College graduate and stellar softball player Jessica Davenport Creager (right), shown here with her mother, Ponja Dye.) “By their fruit you shall know them.” Life seldom provides a...
Coaches McDonald, Heimes retire, recognized with Texas gymnasium named in their honor
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided- Former Charlotte area students, athletes and coaches Marsha McDonald (left) and Charmaine Heimes were honored with a gymnasium named after them as they retired after 40 years of coaching in Texas.) The band played, the students...
Olivet native is national collegiate cornhole champion
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided - Alex Weaver was recruited to one of only two collegiate cornhole teams in the country, and brought home a national championship for his Adrian College team. Weaver won in the national finals, held January 1 and 2 in Myrtle...
Ch-ch-changes in Charlotte area businesses, locations just this year
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo by Joanne Williams/TCJ: Once Mike’s Automotive, then home to Eaton Clothing and Furniture Center, now a business hub, anchored by Valhalla Value and Liquidations, 135 S. Washington St., Charlotte.) Who cares what Punxsutawney Phil...