Olivet
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...
Author invokes family, memories to celebrate her daughter, publish first children’s book
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Williams/TCJ: Madeline (Maddie) Snyder, now children’s book author, shares her love of reading with daughter Kennedy, 4.) Once upon a time, parents read to their children. “Reading aloud is a shared experience that builds human...
The signs do not reflect the times in Olivet – just yet
Joanne Williams Editor (photo by Joanne Williams/TCJ) What do you want to see in the new year? For the City of Olivet, the answer might be new “welcome to” signs to the city. Since July 2024, four such signs, plus one for city hall, have been in progress and off the...
Fourth grader writes the President, who responds
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo by Joanne Williams/TCJ: Nine-year-old Addie Harris has taken letter-writing to heart in her correspondence with the President.) Imagine writing a letter to the president and getting a response. Fourth-grader Addalyn Harris does not...
Recycle, reuse holiday items, including the tree, live garland
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo by Joanne Williams/FAN - Check with local recycling centers and tree farms, even zoos and animal rescues to recycle live Christmas trees.) There is nothing sadder than seeing a Christmas tree abandoned on the side of the road. It has been...