Haigh’s Maple Syrup opens doors to 2015 Syrup Queen’s Court
Part of representing the Vermontville community as Maple Syrup Festival Queen is possessing an understanding of the Maple Syrup process. The 2015 court had the opportunity to see first-hand how one local producer gets the job done year after year. Haigh’s Maple Syrup...
‘Pawli’s Pub’ to transport visitors to Irish pub
Bill Callahan got a great sense of the kind of atmosphere found at a traditional Irish pub while vacationing in Ireland last year. Half of the duo Copper and Shrift (formerly the local trio known as Abel, Copper and Shrift), Callahan and Gregg Guetschow will try to...
Booths filling fast for inaugural Eaton County Home & Business Expo
A familiar struggle for the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce has been consistently conveying the value of one of its memberships. Taking that challenge head on, the Chamber has been proactive in its outreach to former, current and prospective members. Part of that...
Rec Cooperative looks to develop 22-acre parcel
What would you do to improve recreational opportunities in the Charlotte area if you had 22 acres of land? The Charlotte Area Recreation Cooperative wants to hear your ideas and will turn a listening ear toward participants at a visioning session scheduled for 7 p.m....
Olivet artist makes the most of massive snowfall
Where some saw irritation, Russell Hare saw opportunity. The more than 12 inches of snow that fell across Eaton County this past weekend shut down activities and business throughout Mid-Michigan Monday, Feb. 2. It didn’t bother Hare, however. It inspired him to...
Charlotte firefighters battle early morning blaze at The Stock Yard
The Charlotte Fire Department arrived at The Stock Yard Barbecue and Brew just after 5 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5 to battle a fire that started in the food storage area, said Charlotte Fire Chief Kevin Fullerton. Charlotte firefighters, assisted by Benton Township,...
Council members tour Armory before making final decision
Charlotte City Council members toured the former Army National Guard Armory on Wednesday, Feb. 4 in an effort to get more information regarding the city’s potential purchase of the building. The council voted 6-to-1 in early December to enter into a $237,000 purchase...
Crosswalk Teen Center named Non-Profit of the Year by Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
The name captures the intent perfectly — Crosswalk Teen Center. Founder Rick Todd envisioned opening a facility that could safely bridge the gap between school and home for teens, a safe place for kids to “come, learn, be and do.” A crosswalk is intended to provide...
Beacon Sales & Service Honored with Presidents Award
It took years of hard work and treating people the right way to build Beacon Sales & Service into a successful business. Even a prolonged downturn in the auto industry could not undo all of the hard work put in by Eldon Howe and son Dave Howe. The two met...
The Gavel receives regional Healthy Lifestyles Advancement Award
The Gavel Restaurant in Charlotte was recognized this past December for its efforts in creating a healthier community. The Gavel, which partnered with the Capital Area Health Alliance (CAHA), Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital and AL!VE to create a new AL!VE Inspired...