Sunset and Chill
Jennifer Davis Contributing Writer Hidden Creek Farms of Charlotte has been taking community to a whole new level this summer. Every Tuesday evening in July and August, owners Haley and Adam Auvenshine welcome everyone to their gorgeous venue at no charge. A peaceful...
School Time Capsules Found
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Two time-capsules-in-one were found recently by construction workers in the courtyard at the Eaton Rapids High School. Workers found a large steel box, measuring 16” x 16”, that had been placed there in the late 1970s. Inside the first...
Seniors Hold Helicopter Cash Raffle
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer There are many charities out there, all needing money, so it pays to get creative with fundraising. Cindy Miller, Director of the Eaton Area Senior Center, has found another creative way to build up their bank accounts. The Center is...
Meet Up and Eat Up
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer What is more memorable than spending a warm summer day at the park, playing with other children, and enjoying a healthy and fun lunch? The Charlotte Assembly of God offers Meet Up and Eat Up, a summer food service program. The program...
Paradise is Anywhere in a Kayak
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Bright blue sky, wispy clouds, balmy temperatures—it’s summer, and the weather is ideal to get out on the river and do some paddling. Dimondale Canoe and Kayak will help make that activity possible for you. Located at 9995 Billwood...
Eaton Rapids Mayor’s Corner
Hello ER! The last month has been a busy one! We had a fabulous July 4th celebration that I hope you all were able to enjoy. Special thanks to Parks and Recreation Coordinator, Corey Cagle who organized a terrific parade and the days’ events. I don’t know when I’ve...
Suns Out Buns Out Makes a Hole In One at Maple Brook
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer The sun is definitely out, so that means the buns are out, too! You can find Suns Out Buns Out, a new burger business for Charlotte, inside the clubhouse at Maple Brook Golf Club at 681 Lansing Street. But you don’t have to play golf...
Remember When: Eaton Rapids Boat Club 1940
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Kayaks are the popular watercraft today, but during World War II Eaton Rapids, in Hamlin Township’s Smithville Dam area, was the site of much speedboat action. The dam is also the site of what was then known as the Miller Power Plant...
Josiah Spooner: Putting the Care Back in Lawn Care
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer Josiah Spooner, from Potterville, isn’t your “average” 13-year-old boy. That’s probably why the Raising Men Lawn Care Service challenge interested him. People kept sending links to the program to his mother, Karen Spooner, knowing...
New Firetrucks for Charlotte
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer It’s no secret that the City of Charlotte has been struggling with its budget. A severe decrease in property taxes and under-funded pensions has put the City of Charlotte in a budget situation so severe that there is a possibility that...