Take a walk ‘Into the Woods’ with Olivet High School Theatre
Olivet High School will be presenting Into the Woods for their fall musical this year, directed by Malia Koger and vocal instructor, Alexis Stark. This story, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine, and orchestrated by Jonathan Tunick follows...
Rush resigns from post as CharlotteRising executive director
CharlotteRising executive director Dillon Rush submitted his resignation to the Charlotte Main Street organization’s board of directors Tuesday, Oct. 16. In an email to the board, Rush stated he has accepted a new position with Lansing Economic Area Partnership...
A last insight into the Potterville conflict
Being that I am in my last couple of weeks of employment with the County Journal, I wanted to give some final thoughts on the most ongoing chain of stories I’ve followed in my two years with the newspaper: the City of Potterville, beginning with the election of four...
Potterville Public Schools seeking 1-mill sinking fund
Potterville Public Schools is asking voters to approve a 1-mill sinking fund for 10 years. The district would raise approximately $126,000 annually from 2018 to 2027, based on current property values. The proposal will be on the Nov. 6 general election ballot. If...
City adopts new rules for RV parking
The City of Charlotte recently adopted new rules for recreational vehicle parking that are intended to give property owners more options than before. Up until these changes, RVs were very broadly defined, and limited to legal parking only in the rear yard. The new...
Orioles take down rival Eaton Rapids, keep playoff hopes alive
The Charlotte High School varsity football team was not ready to relinquish the “Little Brown Jug.” Keeping it out of the hands of their rivals from Eaton Rapids feels too good. Charlotte used a punishing ground attack Friday, Oct. 5 to ensure the jug would remain in...
Charlotte 8th grade football team beats PW
On a muddy practice field at Pewamo-Westphalia, the eighth grade Charlotte Junior Oriole football team accomplished something they had never done before. Despite consistent winning seasons, a victory over the Pewamo-Westphalia Pirates had evaded them. Not this year....
The truth of our stories, understood through the arts
The month of October is national arts and humanities month. It’s probably a little known month long celebration and recognition for many. I didn’t know about it until someone casually mentioned it in passing, but now that I know, of course I have to write a column...
Dream becomes reality for new Eaton Theatre owner
Growing up in Leelenau County, the movies always served as an escape for Leann Owen. Heading into Traverse City to see a movie at the State Theatre, or into Honor to catch a flick at the drive in, is some of her most cherished childhood memories. Her love affair for...
Carl Reck celebrates 45 years in downtown Charlotte
Downtown Charlotte is in the midst of a renaissance of sorts as new shops open and facades undergo needed improvements. There are, however, a few staple retail businesses that have served as downtown’s anchor, providing stability during the uncertain economic times of...