Young Eaton Rapids baseball team wraps up season
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer Veteran coach Jey Zubal returned to the Eaton Rapids baseball program this spring. The Greyhounds had a 13-19 record in his first year back, as they played well despite a bit of a youthful roster. “We got better toward the end of...
Olivet’s new restaurant
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo by Kelsey Klont/TCJ - Photo (L to R): Head Chef Ethan Smerdon, General Manager Kyle Ritenburgh, Chef David Joyce.) Block House owners, Nick Lux and Anthony Collamati, opened their second location in Olivet on Tuesday, April...
High Society coming soon
Renee Sevenski Contributing Writer (Photo by Renee Sevenski/TCJ) A slow rolling 6-1 August 2023 vote allowed marijuana dispensaries to open in Eaton County. High Society is one of Charlotte’s newest dispensaries that will be opening in June 2024. This will be their...
Barnes Insurance Group welcomes community to their new location
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo provided) Passing through Bellevue on Capital Avenue you may see a familiar face in Bellevue in a new place in town. Barnes Insurance Group of Bellevue, formerly King Agency, Bellevue, has moved from their previous location on...
A Neighborhood Garden Growing the Community
Stacy N. Holbrook Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) What happens when a community comes together to encourage a healthier life style, a better social environment and building community connections? We have a community that is a happier, healthier, and more content....
Good times and country music at Eaton County Country Bash
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) The stage is set, the artists are lined up, and everything is ready to go for the inaugural Eaton County Country Bash happening Saturday, August 3, at the Eaton County Fairgrounds. This local concert is perfect for...
Pine Lake Resort celebrates 80 years
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo features the logo and historical button made for this celebration.) Travelling along old U.S. Highway 27 passing through Olivet, many of us have visited the picturesque Pine Lake before. A fun way to kick off summer, Pine Lake...
DeFrance looks ahead to retirement
Stacy Holbrook Contributing Writer (Photo provided: Dr. W.L. DeFrance, Superintendent) Sometimes, our ideas in life take a turn in a direction we do not expect. When that door opens you may find a new purpose and path allowing you to make a big impact on those around...
WWII veterans story
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer Duane Nicol, a Charlotte native, served in the Navy during World War II (WWII). His service during that critical world war has touched the hearts of many within his inner circle, as well as within Charlotte. Quartermaster Nicol had a...
Juror Appreciation Week Celebrates the Role of Juries in Michigan Courts
Renee Sevenski Contributing Writer Most of us know that May brings us May flowers. What you may not be aware of, is that May 1st marks a celebration of Law Day in the American legal culture and an opportunity to improve the public’s understanding of the judicial...