Family experiences at your Charlotte Performing Arts Center
Your Charlotte Performing Arts Center invites you to create lasting family memories at two upcoming productions. First on Jan. 23, at 2 and 5 p.m., classic children’s characters the Berenstain Bears will take to the stage in a musical production. Adapted from the...
Eaton County Project Resource Connect is Tuesday, Jan. 26
On Tuesday, Jan. 26, individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or any type of housing issue will find a “one-stop shop” for essential housing, employment, health and financial services. Local agencies will be available to meet with individuals...
Can Do! focuses on economic prosperity in January
Can Do! is kicking off its 2016 monthly programming with a panel discussion featuring leaders from three key area economic development organizations: Bob Trezise with Lansing Economic Area Partnership, Marilyn Crowley with the Michigan Department of Talent and...
Winter Warm Up takes new form this year
The Charlotte community has an impressive history with Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Winter Warm Up program. For years, participants from Charlotte have kept the city at or near the top of the standings of a friendly competition that pitted area communities against each...
Board of Education holds special meeting to discuss Ernst’s future
The Charlotte Public Schools Board of Education called a special meeting for Thursday, Jan. 14 to discuss personnel issues, said acting board president Mike Bruce. Bruce declined to discuss specifics and said most of the discussion would take place in closed session....
Holiday Cash Giveaway returns award weekly prizes for shopping locally
It’s become a fun holiday tradition in Charlotte — Holiday Cash Giveaway. For nearly 10 years, The County Journal has teamed with several local businesses to provide their customers the opportunity to win up to $1,000 in holiday cash just for shopping local. Entering...
Potterville Schools putting finishing touches on $1.3 million athletic facility
There are sure to be plenty of smiles to go around when the fall sports season opens in Potterville next year. The biggest may belong to the Potterville High School football announcer, whose job just got a lot easier and a lot more comfortable. Construction of a new...
Father, son team live out a dream
As parents, we all want the absolute best for our children — for them to be able to live out their dreams. Not many of us, though, get to be by their side when their dreams are realized. Joe Davis’s dream was to become a sports broadcaster. He knew that was what he...
Oriole Nest Student Store open for business at Charlotte High School
Sink or swim, 31 students at Charlotte High School are about to get a taste of what it takes to operate a business. The Oriole Nest Student Store opened for business Wednesday, Nov. 4 to a crowd of students in the lobby of Charlotte High School. Everything, from the...
Lewis eager to unite Charlotte City Council as next mayor
Tim Lewis is eager to get to work after voters in the City of Charlotte elected him Nov. 3 as their next mayor. Lewis (532 votes) narrowly defeated council member Yvonne Ridge (507) to claim the two-year term. Mayoral candidates Joe Daly and Zach Story received 183...