New ownership group marks start of transition for Charlotte Insurance
For more than 50 years Daryl Baker has been making sure his clients, his friends and his community have been protected from life’s inevitable mishaps. As owner of Charlotte Insurance Agency for the past 50 years, building those relationships and carrying that...
Spartan Motors unveils new $6.5 million plant
Spartan Motors displayed the future of its manufacturing operations Tuesday, June 12 — a new 85,000-square facility built with flexibility of production in mind. The plant was built in large part to build the all-new 2018 Isuzu FTR Class 6 medium-duty truck. “It’s...
Pawsibilities Rescue embodies owner’s passion for helping animals
Connie Friedly has a soft spot for any animal in need. She can recall as a child feeling sorry for the dogs she would see at the pound, knowing she could do something to help. Her passion for animals led to a 30-year career with the Eaton County Humane Society. When...
Nashville Pride mural unveiled at ribbon cutting ceremony
Jack and Judy, owners of the Country Kettle Café, have changed things around near their locally favored restaurant. The building next door was torn down, a small walk way was made for easier access to customers with wheelchairs, and recently a new art project was...
Michigan Dairy Tech, a local business working nationwide
Michigan Dairy Tech is a dairy cow technology company in Olivet. The company originated as Kyle O’Brien’s first computer/I.T. business and blossomed into a farm technology company that services dairy farms all over the country. With ever changing technology comes...
Country Mill owners file lawsuit against City of East Lansing
On May 31 Steve and Bridget Tennes held a press conference at the State Capitol to announce their filing of a lawsuit against the City of East Lansing. The lawsuit comes after a change in application policy for vendors to the East Lansing Farmers Market. The new...
Father’s Day Fly In continues to grow in 31st year
It provides the perfect ending to a fun-filled weekend spent celebrating the Charlotte community. More than 1,000 people gather at Fitch H. Beach Municipal Airport every Father’s Day morning to eat a delicious pancake breakfast and take in the sites and sounds of the...
The Dolson, a nod to Charlotte’s past and a glimpse of its future
Jason and Darrell Vanderstelt, owners of Dutch Brothers Development, never set out to be restaurateurs. They just happened to see an opportunity to jumpstart revitalization efforts in their hometown of Charlotte. They partnered in late 2016 with the Potent Potables...
Committee puts final touches on Celebrate Charlotte schedule
One of the great things about Celebrate Charlotte is its constant metamorphosis into something fresh and exciting. There are many reasons to celebrate the greater-Charlotte community, and the committee is constantly finding news ways in which to do so. This year’s...
Eaton Rapids Library hosts public hearing for potential facilities renovation
Tuesday, May 30 Eaton Rapids residents were welcomed to attend a public hearing at the Eaton Rapids Library regarding upcoming renovations to the library. ERPL has been receiving donations for a remodel for some time, and recently library director, Anna Curtis,...