Charlotte City Council talks infrastructure, housing, and administrative updates
Dan LaLone Contributing Writer (Courtesy photo - Charlotte City Council recently gave the go ahead for the Charlotte Junior Orioles youth football program to begin fundraising for a new press box at Gobel Field.) The Charlotte City Council reviewed several...
Eaton Rapids wrestling ends year in second place state
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer (Courtesy photo - One proud coach, in Devin Milheim and one proud city, as the Greyhounds gave a great run toward the state championship, finishing second in Division 2.) An amazing run for the Eaton Rapids wrestling team didn’t end...
Eaton Rapids has options for those who need food or want to donate
Joanne Williams Editor (photo by Joanne Williams/TCJ - A resident donates to the community food pantry located outside of DeLong Realty on Main Street.) The need for food by those who are living on the edge will not go away. Each community has residents who face this...
85th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Fest continues to grow
Joanne Williams Editor (Courtesy photo - This year’s 85th Festival will include a drone show in place of a traditional fireworks display.) Can you imagine what those 1940s farmers who sat around, in a barbershop, jawing about some sort of syrup festival would say...
Eaton Rapids wrestling claims regional championship
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer (Courtesy photo - They’re they go again, chasing after state. Eaton Rapids claimed back the regional championship it has sought since 2018. The team, as well as individual qualifiers, are headed for the state finals in March.) Hot on...
Court Scholarship established in former court member’s honor
Joanne Williams Editor (Courtesy photo - The late Michelle Trowbridge (top left) is shown with the 1983 Fesitval court, next to Katerina Brumm and (bottom from left) Trixie Robinson (alternate) Queen Amy Cole, and Julie Villanueva.) As with any small town, names and...
The way to a neighbor’s heart may be through their stomachs
Joanne Williams Editor (Photo provided - Food preparation, family time and neighborhood fellowship brought more than 52 neighbors together for Rock the Crock.) Lasagna, baked ziti, chicken and dumplings, black bean chili, pork roast, pulled pork, and turkey...
Civil discourse is still a thing
Joanne Williams Editor (Courtesy photo - Sarah Anthony) On the night of the President’s State of the Union Address and the day before the Governor’s State of the State Address, a politician sat in a room of 40 or so citizens and talked politics, politely and...
Eaton Rapids teacher honored, citizens voice concerns at meeting with Witwer
Joanne Williams Editor (Courtesy photo - Stacy Surato) All sorts of praise, concerns, thanks, and information were shared at Rep. Angela Witwer’s weekly wrap-up meeting, this time held February 13 in Eaton Rapids. The praise went out at a ceremony earlier in the...
80 Years of conservation for natural resources, residents
Joanne Williams Editor (Courtesy photo - The Van Aken farm in Eaton Rapids stands the test of time as a Michigan Centennial Farm.) Land preservation has long been a tradition in this soon to be 250-year-old country. President Ulysses S. Grant began with Yellowstone in...