Sweet Success: Local micro baker brings gourmet treats to small town
Renee Sevenski Contributing Writer (Photo by Renee Sevenski/TCJ In a charming little corner of the community, Kelsey Sailor is making waves with her micro baking venture, “Midnight Cravings.” With 15 years of baking experience under her belt, Sailor has quickly...
Introducing Kelsey Klont your new Editor
Renee Sevenski Contributing Writer (Photo by Cindy Gaedert-Gearhart/ TCJ) Exciting changes ahead! Kelsey Klont brings her creativity, experience, and new visions as the Editor to The County Journal and Flashes Advertising and News with the February 22, 2025 edition....
2025 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen and Court
Renee Sevenski Contributing Writer (Photo by Molly Macleod - From left to right: Izabelle Racine, Kaydence Harvey, Shannon Kistler, Madison Trowbridge (Queen)) As we sit patiently in Eaton County waiting to see what mother nature will bring as we receive the snowstorm...
Bellevue Christian Church’s ‘Cupboard Next Door’ becomes community lifeline
Dan Lalone Contributing Writer (Photo by Dan Lalone - Staff outside the Cupboard from left to right: Janet Chauvin, Cindy Barnes, Michele Manik & Danesh Manik.) What began as a small free library outside Bellevue Christian Church has transformed into a vital...
Mitten Misfits Farm Sanctuary
Stacy Holbrook Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) From cats to goats to horses and cows; Mitten Misfits Farm Sanctuary is a loving caring sanctuary for older farm animals and homeless animals. With a love and compassion for animals, Victoria Worthy started her small...
Coats for the Community Program
Stacy Holbrook Contributing Writer (Photo by Stacy Holbrook) Bella Grande Consignment, specializing in plus size women’s clothes, 14 and up, is owned by Angel Fulkerson and located at 227 S. Cochran Ave, Charlotte, MI. You can find her on Facebook, too. Angel’s motto...
Sleep in Heavenly Peace brings beds and bright futures to children
Jose Lopez Contributing Writer (Photo by Jose Lopez - Core team volunteers going through the build process.) From the break of dawn, many children groan about leaving their beds in the morning, eager to return after a long day at school. For more than 1,000 children...
Children’s book author is a Charlotte native
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo Provided - Susan Christenson at her book signing.) Local author, Susan “Cooper” Christenson, is making significant strides in the realm of children’s literature with the release of her latest book, “My Doodle Ate Oodles of...
Tim’s Pizza returns under new ownership, thriving with community support
Dan Lalone Contributing Writer (Photo by Dan Lalone) Tim’s Pizza, a local favorite in Olivet, has reopened under new ownership, much to the delight of longtime customers. Kim Haver purchased the restaurant in July 2024 after the retirement of former owner Scott in...
Stronger Together: Heart and Hands Food Pantry
Jose A. Lopez Contributing Writer (Photo by Jose A. Lopez - From left to right: Donna Perry, Cathy Howell, Kat Ballard, Becky Ridler (Director of Heart and Hands), and Ida Raymond.) For many, food is a love language—and Heart and Hands has spoken it fluently since...