Injuries, low numbers force Potterville varsity football to cancel Sept. 23 game
Adam Droscha Staff Writer The Potterville High School football season kicked off with a bit of a rough start. Due to several injuries and a shorthanded team, the Potterville athletic department was forced to cancel its game scheduled for Friday, Sept. 23. Ashley...
Attempt at World’s longest ice cream sundae a great success
Adam Droscha Staff Writer When it comes to attempts to set a world record, the town of Nashville is becoming an expert. Saturday, Sept. 17 Route 66 Business District, in cooperation with MOO-ville Creamery and the City of Nashville, made a second attempt to set the...
New SIREN director passionate about empowering clients
Chelsea Cummings developed a passion for helping people while assisting homeless veterans in the Lansing area in securing housing. A grant writer for Volunteers of America at the time, she found great satisfaction in providing those in need with an opportunity....
Minor accident in downtown Charlotte leaves none injured
Adam Droscha Staff Writer Downtown Charlotte experienced some unusual excitement Tuesday, Sept. 13 when a couple accidentally drove their vehicle up on the sidewalk in front of The Gavel, a local restaurant. Susan Thompson, who was pulling into a spot along the...
HGB Annual Gala features local and regional innovations
Virtual reality ... robotics ... mobile phones ... we find these technologies used in games and social activities, as well as in health care. That makes them perfect elements in the upcoming HGB Gala, held at AL!VE from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15. This...
Charlotte Performing Arts Center announces 2016-2017 Premiere Artist Season
Your Charlotte Performing Arts Center is very excited to announce its 2016-2017 Premiere Artist Series of professional entertainers for your enjoyment. This year the Performing Arts Center continues to present to the Charlotte and greater Mid-Michigan area some of the...
American Legion constructs walking trail to connect with EXPLORE at AL!VE
Sweat poured as the chainsaw buzzed loudly in the woods that separate American Legion Post 42 and AL!VE. Jim Herrin, along with a host of volunteers, was clearing a path in the early August heat that will eventually connect with the walking trail, EXPLORE, at AL!VE....
Council exploring change to charter to allow it to approve employee terminations
On Monday, Aug. 22, the Charlotte City Council directed City Attorney Thomas Hitch to investigate steps needed to change the city’s charter to allow council to have greater control in personnel matters. The discussion, which took place as part of a special...
First annual Vermontville Day planned for Aug. 20
Amy Jo Kinyon The Village of Vermontville will be bustling with activity Aug. 20 when the first Vermontville Day takes over. A fire department water ball tournament, car show, live music, food and many other activities are planned for the inaugural event. Lois...
Eaton Theatre marquee receives initial stage of renovations
The funding for a full transformation is not yet in place, however, John and Sue McNeel knew they needed to get the ball rolling on a project to revitalize the Eaton Theatre marquee. This past week, contractors replaced the roof on the marquee canopy, an important...