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...
Dimondale Elementary’s exciting transformation: construction on track
Dan Lalone Contributing Writer (Photo by Dan Lalone) Excitement is building at Dimondale Elementary as the school prepares for a major transformation. After years of planning and community support, the Holt Public School District is in the process of constructing a...
Charlotte social district, the first in Eaton County
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo by Kelsey Klont/TCJ - Charlotte social district is now open!) In 2020, the state of Michigan passed bill MCL 436.1551, which allows of the open carry and consumption of adult beverages in a designated space in towns and...
My Happy Place thrift shoppe
Stacy N. Holbrook Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) Let’s take a journey to My Happy Place, in Olivet, MI. Introducing Dawn Bennett Davis, a 1981 Graduate from Eaton Rapids Schools, a woman with a passion in crafting, antiquing, and refinishing furniture. After...