CHS partnership with Ferris State aids students with new scholarship
At a Charlotte Board of Education meeting Monday, April 17, President of Ferris State University, Dr. David Eisler, presented Charlotte Public Schools superintendent, Mark Rosekrans with a new scholarship opportunity for CHS students. The Ferris Next Scholarship...
Lockdown shows CPS has proper procedures in place
Thursday, April 13 Charlotte High School entered into lockdown after a report of student in possession of a weapon on school property. The student was swiftly apprehended and taken into custody, a thorough search was made of places the student had been, the lockdown...
Arts Council the newest addition to Eaton Rapids Quality of Life Board
Every city, large or small, needs its own art. Whether it’s the Motor City, or the Island City, art is what provides a community with a healthy distraction, an adoration for what’s beautiful, and a unifying centerpiece that everyone can call their own. The Eaton...
Olivet FFA receives awards at the State FFA Convention
By Dalenna Montague Olivet FFA Reporter On March 8, 9 and 10, the Olivet FFA received awards at the State FFA Convention held at Michigan State University. Kelsie Letts was elected as the State Region I Vice President of the Michigan FFA Association. Other special...
Peeps, or Jesus?
The Easter season, like all holidays, means something different to everyone. For Christians like myself, it’s the celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus. For others, it’s a time to scarf down Peeps and watch kids hunt for Easter eggs. For others still,...
Share your vision of Crandell Park at any of 6 upcoming community forums
Crandell Park made its highly anticipated debut in March. The soft opening was intentional, as plans for the park’s future are as of yet unknown. Eaton County Commissioners instead were hoping to tap into residents’ visions for the park before setting any kinds of...
Charlotte grad returns home to perform songs from upcoming debut album
Nick Caster remembers exactly when he fell in love with music. He was teenager tagging along with his foster dad, Jeff Wood, who travelled from gig to gig as a DJ. By the time he was 16, the 2001 Charlotte High School graduate knew he had a lot to say through his...
Expanded Eaton County Home and Business Expo really offers something for everyone
Steven Ainsworth, owner of Bullseye Pest Defense and member of the Charlotte organization LOCALS in Business, considers himself to be pretty plugged in to the Charlotte business community. But, even he has been surprised by what he has found while participating in the...
Mayor Lewis talks about great future ahead in State of the City address
As a guest of the Charlotte Rotary Club Charlotte Mayor Tim Lewis gave his first State of the City address Tuesday, April 4, and identified several aspects that make Charlotte a great city. “You belong to a great group here,” Lewis told Rotary members. “You live in a...
Sunshine Crew Aktion Club receives official Kiwanis charter
You could tell Michelle Law was eager to get the gavel in her hand. As soon as Charlotte Kiwanis Club President Dan Vanderstelt handed it over during a special ceremony Tuesday, March 28, Law gave it a quick swing. Amid the chuckles generated her eagerness, you could...