Four key policy decisions identified City of Charlotte proposed budget
Charlotte City Manager Gregg Guetschow identified four key action points during Charlotte City Council’s first look at the City’s proposed 2015-16 budget on Monday, April 13. The four points, Guetschow said, will likely require more information from City staff in...
Close Queen’s Court ready to enjoy the experience together
2015 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen Zandra Siple is looking forward to this year’s event with a little nervousness, but mostly with excitement. The nerves are to be expected, but she knows being the Queen will be made easier because she will have her friends...
Vermontville ready to celebrate 75th Annual Maple Syrup Festival
There’s no telling the vision the men sitting around George Firster’s barber shop had in 1940 when they started hatching a plan to bring their community more recognition. You can rest assured, however, that they would be proud of what the annual Vermontville Maple...
Business leaders come together for inaugural Home & Business Expo
Grace Boehmer estimates that by the time the doors open on Saturday, April 18 for the Eaton County Home and Business Expo, all booths will be filled. Boehmer, the director of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce said it has taken a lot of work to put on the inaugural...
Everyone unite in color
Normally I am thoroughly unimpressed when my children manage to cover themselves in filth from head to toe. There is the rare occasion, though, when I encourage it — maybe even help. My family has participated in two different, yet very similar 5K events involving...
Summer field trips to AL!VE offer fun experiences for children’s groups
AL!VE is excited to announce summer field trip options for daycare centers and small children’s groups coordinated through GROW, its children’s recreation and enrichment space. Summer field trips begin Monday, June 15, and can be tailored for the group each time they...
Vendors excited about new Charlotte Artisans and Farmers Market
Jessica Droscha first set up shop at the Charlotte Farmers Market last year. After a while, she said she started noticing a small problem — a lack of customers. Though the Farmers Market in Charlotte, which is held every Saturday morning from June through October, has...
Budget Blinds has what you need to enjoy the spring sunshine
Open up the blinds and let the warm sunshine through, it’s spring after all. While all of the sunshine can add warmth and comfort this time of year, too much sunlight can damage carpet and furniture. Kirt Austin, owner and operator of the local Budget Blinds franchise...
Charlotte Brewing Company open for business
For the past year, Eaton Pub & Grille has rolled out an assortment of its own, in-house brewed beers. They’ve spent that time perfecting recipes and noting customer favorites. With a year under their belt, the owners decided it was time to enhance their brand and...
Charlotte Rec Co-op looks to DNR grants to fund new ball fields
The Charlotte Area Recreation Cooperative has submitted three grant proposals to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in hopes of developing softball fields on the north end of the Samuel L. Combs Industrial Park. The grant proposals were submitted March...