Is a Social District a fit for Dimondale? Question has been asked
Lisa Lee Contributing Writer (TCJ photo - Village elders have begun the conversation of establishing or not establishing a Social District in Dimondale.) That is the question Dimondale Village Manager Danielle Tiedeman posed to the residents of the Village at a...
Eaton Rapids soccer looks to continue title success, dominate in non-conference matches
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer (Photo provided- This year’s Greyhound soccer team is eager to repeat last year’s records and rule in the CAAC White league.) The last three years have gone pretty well for the Eaton Rapids girls soccer team. The Lady Greyhounds won...
Unified BB ignites Charlotte Dome
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Williams/TCJ - The score didn't matter. It was all about the cheering and support of the unified basketball players) Sure, March college basketball madness is one thing, but, then there is Unified Basketball in Charlotte. Talk...
What’s happening this spring around our area?
Joanne Williams Editor (TCJ photo - This photo is from the 2017 Eaton County Expo event, when it was held at the Charlotte High School.) There is a lot on the calendar for spring in Eaton County. Check our March 28 edition for area church services this Easter weekend....
You have to have a plan, and know history to play this game
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Williams/TCJ - Mike LaFountain has imagined, built and packaged a game of skill with local history, “Frontier: The Old Northwest.”) Who says you don’t learn from playing games? Game developer Mike LaFountain would beg to differ. He has...
Vaught pegged as Olivet’s superintendent choice
Joanne Williams Editor (Courtesy photo - Robert Vaught) Olivet Schools has chosen Robert Vaught as its newest superintendent of schools. Vaught, who was once a principal and teacher in the Marshall Schools, was chosen over Derek Lounds, Eaton Rapids High School...
Dresses of Hope – reaping far more than they sew
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided - These area women, and so many others, offer their time, shoulders, talents and treasures to swe dresses for those who need them, and encouragement to one another.) There are women making a difference in quiet ways across the...
Yarn Garden participating in Knit for Food once again
Joanne Williams Editor (Joanne Williams/TCJ - Lindsay Potter has planted seeds of charity and collegiality with her work as owner of The Yarn Garden in Charlotte.) Knit one, purl two, or in this case, thousands of dollars and food for the area hungry. All of that and...
If a tree falls, pick it up
Joanne Williams Editor (Courtesy photo - This white flowering dogwood is one of dozens of trees, shrubs and the like available through the annual tree sale.) With 15,000 or so trees around, one or two are bound to fall. That’s approximately how many trees there...
Potterville finishes the year strong with 3 wins, hopes for next season
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer (Photo provided - The Potterville Lady Vikings stood by one another through the season and finished with three wins in the final two weeks of the regular season.) The Potterville girls basketball team finished the year with a 4-19...