First Congregational breaks ground for Congregational Commons
Signs of the positive shift in momentum in the Charlotte community continue to rise from all corners of the community. On Tuesday, May 30 Charlotte First Congregational Church UCC Pastor Phil Hobson spoke of how the members of his congregation are doing their part in...
Grand Opening marks the official arrival of Eaton County’s newest park
Crandell Park officially became Eaton County’s 10th public park Tuesday, May 30 as county officials cut the ribbon at the park’s Grand Opening event. “Some people did not think this was going to happen,” said Eaton County Parks Commission chair Bob McConnell said....
Exciting changes coming to Eaton Pub and Grille in Charlotte
Eaton Pub and Grille is used to regular change. Especially with the house made beer list from Charlotte Brewing Co., owner Terry Davis tries to incorporate variety and circulation. This variety has given mug club members and many other customers regular treats to look...
The Olde School House a treasure trove of healthy options
Laura Goostrey has been on a quest for better health most of her life. Since discovering in her 20s that she had an autoimmune disease, she’s developed a passion for getting the most out of the food she puts in her body. It’s a passion she loves to share with others...
RE Olds Chapter holds annual car show in Dimondale
On Friday, June 16, from 6 to 8 p.m., the Village of Dimondale will close off Bridge Street for the annual Oldsmobile Homecoming car show. The free event includes the car show, live music, food specials at local restaurants, and a family movie beginning at dusk. The...
The Reading Place is Closed, but Reading is More Important Than Ever
Lewis Trowbridge, previous owner of The Reading Place bookstore in downtown Charlotte, said that he would read about 25 books a year, give or take. According to his account that number has decreased in the years that he’s owned the bookstore. He recollected the number...
$300,000 grant awarded to Maple Valley Schools
Maple Valley Schools superintendent, Michelle Falcon, has been eagerly awaiting news regarding a grant for which she applied through the Michigan Department of Education. The Year-Round School Grant program designates money for facility modifications for schools...
Several things fall into place for new Maple Brook Golf Professional
After 36 years as a golf professional on the west side of Lansing, Chris Mann found himself in unfamiliar waters. He took a management position with Macy’s department store in Grand Rapids. His years of experience included plenty of retail sales, so that wasn’t a big...
Eaton County Vietnam veterans plan opportunity to come together June 24
It’s been nearly 40 years and Jerry Taylor still remembers the young girl who greeted him in that California airport, shortly after returning home from his tour in Vietnam. “I was about halfway down the terminal when she came up to me and spit in my face and called me...
Creatively Mi adds to growing artistic flair in downtown Charlotte
Michelle Darling finds painting to be therapeutic. She also finds that teaching others how to paint can be a rewarding experience that allows others to unleash their creativity. She learned just how much she enjoyed teaching while volunteering in her children’s...