Charlotte rec softball program thriving with over 100 players
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer (Photo provided) Charlotte youth have had the opportunity to take part in recreational softball programs for the last four years. They have taken full advantage of that as they have seven teams and over 100 total participants as they...
The story and life of Darryl Miller – part two
Renee Sevenski Contributing Writer (Photo provided) When last we were together, Darryl had just entered Lansing Community College and created his sculpture called “Struggle” inspired by the riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. It seems Darryl...
The story and life of Darryl Miller
Renee Sevenski Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) In June of 2024 I was given a task to put together a few words to announce in a press release that The Ella Sharp Museum in Jackson, MI has accepted a sculpture created by Darryl Miller, a 1968 graduate of Charlotte...
New gym in Charlotte, FitStop 24
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo by Kelsey Klont/TCJ - L-R: Eric and Kristen Clark owners of FitStop 24 Charlotte.) Working out leads to a healthier lifestyle, producing endorphins, and boosting your mood. Attending a gym that holds high values of cleanliness,...
An Inspiration to a Call of Action
Stacy Holbrook Contributing Writer (Photo provided) Lee Ann Maul personally knew the struggles of life, as many of us have, and recalls how the community and family helped her and her family through hard times. Now, her children are grown, thoughts of how to give back...
Trent Harvey takes over Maple Valley football program
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer (Photo provided) The Maple Valley football team is in a big transition this off-season. The Lions are making the switch back to 11-player football after spending the last five seasons in 8-player. They’ll also welcome in a new head...
Charlotte boys track team enjoyed successful season
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer (Photo provided) The Charlotte boys track and field team was able to enjoy another successful spring. The Orioles were undefeated in dual meets, giving them their third straight Capital Area Activities Conference championship. Things...
Potterville football staying busy this summer
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer The official start of the high school football season isn’t until August, but that hasn’t stopped the Potterville football team from working hard this summer, preparing for things to come. The Vikings have been busy with summer workouts...
Maple Valley baseball has impressive run to final four
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) It was fun. It was magical. It was flat-out impressive. You can throw just about any positive adjective you want at the Maple Valley baseball team’s season. The Lions won the Big 8 Conference, claimed district and...
Tiger Cruise provides experience of a lifetime for Eaton Rapids resident
Travis Silvas Contributing Writer (Photo by Deb Maleski) As the roar of the jet engines thundered across the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson, Susan Drapek felt as if her entire body could explode. “It was a pretty amazing experience,” Drapek said of her five-day...