Charlotte High School Athletic Hall of Fame nominations due March 15
The five-member Charlotte High School Athletic Hall of Fame selection committee has been pleased with the response to their call for nominations, but are still looking to receive more before the March 15 deadline. So far, the committee has received nominations for 22...
Oneida Twp. votes in favor of solar panel ordinance, Benton Twp. residents push for similar ordinance
After months of research, debate, and rewrites, the Oneida Township board voted in favor of a new solar panel ordinance on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The ordinance created in response to the ongoing Geronimo project and debate restricts solar panel developments to allotted...
Win secures at least a share of Olivet’s first MIAA title in 45 years
Steve Ernst made his intentions known before the start of the season — his Comet basketball team was on a mission to make school history. On Wednesday, Feb. 14 the team made its mark on Olivet College, capturing at least a share of its first MIAA conference title in...
Dogs, social media, and forgotten resolutions
Two mornings in a row last week I let my dog out before I started my workday. He’d start whining around 7:30 a.m., I’d let him outside through the sliding door for about a half hour, I’d get dressed and start making breakfast, then let him back inside. It’s a regular...
Broncos move to 2nd in the state in Class D
After a winning game against Athens, the Bellevue boy’s varsity basketball team jumped from 7th in the state for class D ball, to 2nd in the state. With a 14-0 record, the Broncos have been a tough challenge for the competition this season, and plan to continue that...
Eaton Rapids enters first stages of Michigan Main Street Program
In May of 2017 Eaton Rapids was approved for the Michigan Main Street Program, a program offered through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to aid communities in revitalizing their downtown and commercial districts. The Eaton Rapids Marketing Alliance has...
The Dolson misses the mark with Charlotte diners, closes its doors
The Dolson, Charlotte’s newest downtown restaurant closed its doors Sunday, Jan. 28 after just eight months in the community. Jason Vanderstelt, member of the restaurant’s ownership group, said the concept behind the restaurant ultimately wasn’t what Charlotte diners...
Vintage Soul breathes new life into home decor
Amy Forell was growing more and more restless. Back surgery last March had severely limited the usually active Benton Township paramedic. “Being off for a few months, I was starting to lose my mind,” Forell said. “Having free time drives me crazy.” Before reaching...
Ladies in the ‘Lotte takes steps to increase downtown commerce
Dr. Heidi Hansen sees downtown Charlotte’s potential. The chiropractor and Charlotte native may not be based downtown, but she understands the importance a vibrant shopping district has on the entire community. That’s why she has worked to organize downtown...
Potterville city council: appointments, lawsuits, and accusations
Thursday, Jan. 25 the new Potterville city council met for the first time in 2018. The four-hour meeting covered everything from filling a council seat vacancy, selection of a new mayor, committee appointments, a brief presentation from the city’s attorney, a vote on...