First Baptist Church shares thousands in merchandise with local non-profits
Sally Seifert, Children’s librarian at Charlotte Community Library, kept her eyes open for items that sparked her creativity. At the same time, Kalli Dempsey of Housing Services Mid Michigan, loaded up on office supplies. Both were doing some much needed “shopping”...
Pit bull’s actions help save owner’s life
Penny Wheeler and her husband watched with great concern as their neighbor’s dog paced back and forth. They had never seen Anna May, the pit bull terrier owned by their neighbor Rochelle Earl out of the house without a leash. Anna May’s pacing also caught the...
Trio of awards exemplify Hayes Green Beach’s quality of care
Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital president and CEO Matt Rush will tell you that his organization does not aspire to win awards. Part of a key strategy at HGB, however, is to be an organization of distinction. “We value relentless improvement,” Rush said. “This new...
Pastor, family celebrate one year at Ainger Bible Church
Brett Myers found it interesting to be sitting on the other side of the table for once. Having started his professional career as a reporter for a small newspaper in Indiana, Myers found himself answering, not asking the questions Wednesday, June 3. Becoming a pastor...
Council to address O-I money after budget process completed
One of four key policy decisions identified early on in the City of Charlotte’s 2015-16 budget process was the use of approximately $880,000 the city received in damages from Owens-Brockway in early 2015. Council showed unanimous support May 26 to table discussions...
Celebrate Charlotte committee builds on momentum generated from revamped festival
Community members had been “Celebrating Charlotte” for more than a decade when organizers decided last year that some tweaks could provide a spark. If participation in planning this year’s event is any indication, they must have pushed the right buttons. “A lot more...
Second food-based television show to feature Potterville eats
Say the word gizzard and immediately you pique people’s curiosity. “What is a gizzard?” “What is it for?” Or inevitably, “you actually eat that?” The gizzard has been the driving force behind an ever-growing festival in Potterville for years and has helped put the...
Howard Metzmaker named Gizzard Fest Grand Marshal
Howard Metzmaker and Joe Bristol have quite different opinions of the 2015 Gizzard Fest Grand Marshal. Metzmaker, who has been honored with the distinction this year, said it probably could have gone to someone more deserving. Bristol, on the other hand, said he could...
New Artisans and Farmers Market debuts in June at Courthouse Square
The Charlotte Artisans and Farmers Market is scheduled to make its debut on the east lawn of Courthouse Square on Thursday, June 4. Community Development Director Bryan Myrkle said the market may get off to a slow start due to the cold temperatures that hung around...
Historic courtroom adds to allure of Andromeda’s To Kill a Mockingbird
Douglas Hoy may have the best seat in the house for Andromeda Community Theatre’s next production. Hoy plays the role of the judge in the troupe’s adaptation of the timeless classic, To Kill a Mockingbird, which debuts Thursday, June 4 in the Museum at Courthouse...