Charlotte students ready to return to World Championships once again
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided by Pat Campion: Champions all: (from bottom left) Coach Denise Droscha, Justin Surato, DNQ; Back Row: Coach Stephanie D’Huyvetter, Max Leonarc, Hannah Droscha, Bennett Braeutigam, Holden Marsh, Optimist Pat Campion, Coach Jim...
Doing her part to support veterans
Joanne Williams Editor (Courtesy photo: Bellevue High School senior Jayda Amsink Lubben has organized a march to benefit veterans in her community.) In the midst of school, sports, volunteering and graduation planning, Jayda Amsink Lubben has developed, organized and...
Loss of Animal Control in Eaton County leaves others filling the gap
Dan Lalone Contributing Writer (Joanne Williams/TCJ: One year later, the defeat of a public safety millage leaves dogs and other animals out in the community for others to care for.) The loss of animal control services in Eaton County is straining local...
Community matters observed by fourth graders, addressed by ER Mayor
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Williams/FAN: Eaton Rapids Mayor Pamela Colestock helped fourth graders learn about government, especially the workings of the council and the responsibilities of the citizens of the city.) What do you get when you empower fourth...
Annual Band Bounce brings back memories, best in music performances
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided: The Charlotte Orioles Band Boosters are the backbone of planning and support for the bands program, and often supply needed equipment such as this golf cart.) About 100 years ago, the Gershwins, George and Ira, wrote the music...
Ezekiel – a gathering place and a house that faith and support built
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Williams/TCJ: Darla Sanders (left) and Dee Anna McCarrick arrange the free items in the women’s clothing room at the House of Ezekiel.) The House of Ezekiel has given rebirth to the faith that once stood as the South Cochran...
When you can’t find the appropriate book, write one, as this author has done
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Williams/FAN: Writer Diane Vogel has published her first book - a gift for her grandchild and a colorful journey through creative art and inspiring words.) Author Diane Vogel thinks “Jesus is Kinda Like a Garbage Truck.” Now, wait a...
Two big names in Charlotte Insurance are now one in history and service
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Willliams/TCJ: A new sign for a new location for a new partnership for Charlotte Insurance.) Names change all the time – through rebranding, marriages, nicknames that catch on. In Charlotte, there is pride in the history and...
The life of a community as lived by longtime funeral director Joseph Pray
Joanne Williams Editor (Photos provided - RIGHT PHOTO: Joseph sits comfortably in the home that he ha. LEFT PHOTO:Joseph and the late Laurel Pray [the couple on the right] at their high school prom in the mid 1940s. What the family would love to know is who is the...
Urban Air now a May event in Eaton Rapids
Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Courtesy photo- Music, food, games and more fill the Eaton Rapids streets during Urban Air, now a spring event.) Urban Air, Eaton Rapids’ popular Airstream travel trailer festival, is shifting from its traditional fall schedule...