Bikers 4 Books celebrates two years of spreading love of reading
They’ve visited 23 schools in less than two years, spreading their love and enthusiasm for reading with hundreds of students. Their message has reached employees at the State of Michigan, residents at the VFW National Home for Children and youth battling cancer at the...
Eaton Transition Center undergoes its own transition of sorts
Dealing with change is a lot of what Eaton Transition Center teaches its students. The Eaton RESA program helps special education students in Eaton County make one of the biggest transitions of their lives — moving from life as a high school student to being...
Green Tree Essentialz Psychic Fun Fair coming to Charlotte
Windwalker Arts and Underground Gallery is becoming the go to place for unique entertainment opportunities in Charlotte. On Saturday, Jan. 17, Windwalker will host maybe it’s most interesting yet, the Green Tree Essentialz Psychic Fun Fair. Tracey Schawlbach, owner of...
State approves grant to aid in creation of downtown Charlotte apartments
The City of Charlotte’s downtown revitalization efforts received a boost Wednesday, Jan. 7 with the announcement that its application for Rental Rehabilitation Grant funds from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority has been approved. The grants will provide...
Organizations look to collaborate on downtown revitalization efforts
With a Downtown Development Strategy in place, local organizations are looking to join forces in an effort to move the plan forward. The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, Can Do! and City of Charlotte Downtown Development Authority will hold a joint meeting Jan. 14 to...
City signs $237,000 agreement to purchase armory
The Charlotte City Council voted 5-to-1 Monday, Dec. 8 to enter into a purchase agreement to acquire the former National Guard Armory located on south Cochran. Pending some further investigation, which includes an additional asbestos inspection, the City will purchase...
It’s A Wonderful Life marks return of community theatre
When George Bailey staggers onto the Charlotte Performing Arts Center stage Saturday, Dec. 20, he will mark the return of community theatre in Charlotte. His story, known to many from the timeless holiday classic, It’s A Wonderful Life, will be brought to life by one...
CPS Education Foundation awards 9 classroom mini grants
The Charlotte Public Schools Education Foundation has been building momentum over the course of the last few years as its fund-raising efforts have increased with community awareness. As a byproduct, the Foundation has been able to contribute more towards enhancing...
Charlotte Eagles to continue 40-year Christmas tradition
After 40 years, many of the familiar faces become friends. It’s one of the reasons the Charlotte Eagles Community Christmas Dinner is so special to the many volunteers that help put the program on each Christmas day. The program has always been a tradition for Donie...
Need for Potterville’s Holiday Gift Baskets continues to grow
The Holiday Gift Baskets handed out each year in Potterville have always been given with the intent of making the Christmas season a little brighter for children in the area. It has been successful in its purpose thanks to the generosity of local businesses,...