Carnival Eats returns to sample Joe’s Gizzard City’s latest creation
By now Joe Bristol has to feel pretty comfortable in front of a camera. The owner of Joe’s Gizzard City recently wrapped shooting for what will be his third appearance on cable television. Carnival Eats, a show featured on the Cooking Channel, stopped by the Eaton...
INSPIRE to be unveiled in AL!VE’s PRESERVE in September
There are moments that inspire each of us to take action and become better versions of ourselves. Moments we remember because they stimulated our senses; whether visually or through a touch or smell or from what we heard or tasted. AL!VE provides that for all ages:...
County votes to move forward with $3.9 million purchase of Crandell Lake land
Amy Jo Kinyon After six years of disputes, appraisals and negotiations, the Eaton County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday night to move forward with the acquisition of a 432-acre gravel pit located between Charlotte and Eaton Rapids along M-50. The land,...
9-1-1 dispatcher uses Smart911 chat to text with child fearing for mother’s life
9-1-1 Dispatcher Kelley Antcliff from the Eaton County Central Dispatch Authority is being recognized for her outstanding efforts to aid a citizen in need using Smart911, the County’s enhanced 9- 1-1 service. Eaton County 9-1-1 Director April Heinze presented Antcliff...
New owners build on strong reputation at Fay’s Willow Tree
Amy Jo Kinyon From the small coffee shop on Main Street in Olivet emanates a large smell. The scent of freshly baked breads, cookies and other treats entice passersby to stop in to Fay’s Willow Tree coffee shop. New owner, Amy Williams purchased the business and...
City Council to examine debt financing as a way to tackle street reconstruction
Streets continue to be a top priority for the City of Charlotte and the current City Council. At its July 11 meeting, council was presented with a new option in which the city could perform major road reconstruction on three streets that have been deemed to be of high...
Charlotte Community Library places millage increase request on Aug. 2 ballot
The Charlotte Community Library is asking voters to approve Tuesday, Aug. 2 a .5 mil increase to the current .9 mils it receives from residents in the City of Charlotte, and Eaton and Carmel townships. The current millage expires in 2017. The proposal calls for 1.4...
The Groomery offers calming place for pets to be pampered
It didn’t take Capri Brown-Dickson five years to figure out that dogs walking in the door to get groomed weren’t exactly excited to see her. In her five years as a groomer, however, she has learned how to make the experience more enjoyable for everyone. Comfort for...
Route 66 bringing the music back to the hills of Sandyland
Amy Jo Kinyon The hills will once again be alive with the sound of music when Sandyland returns to Nashville on Saturday, July 16. The venue, located just outside of the village on M-79, is no stranger to country music. The vocal stylings of Waylon Jennings, Loretta...
Ken Beardslee inducted into National High School Hall of Fame
Marilene Beardslee was thrust into the spotlight Saturday, July 2 as she accepted recognition in Reno, Nev. on behalf of her late husband, Ken Beardslee and his induction into the National High School Hall of Fame. Though he never sought the spotlight, the moment...