Greyhounds unite to fundraise for soccer coach
Over Christmas break, beloved varsity soccer coach and middle school teacher, Matt Boersma, was diagnosed with head and neck cancer. The diagnoses came as a surprise to not only Matt and his family, but also to his students, colleagues, and community who recognize him...
Barry-Eaton board of health votes to begin repeal of TOST
Thursday, Jan. 25, the Barry-Eaton board of health met to vote on the possible repeal of the TOST program (Time of Sale and Transfer). Prior to the vote the board heard several testimonies from the public, both for and against the program. TOST has been a topic of...
Mayor Lewis in attendance as Governor Snyder praises Charlotte in State of the State
Not wanting to make assumptions, Charlotte Mayor Tim Lewis stepped forward Tuesday, Jan. 23 to reintroduce himself to Governor Rick Snyder during a private pre-State of the State address reception in the Governor’s office. After it all, it had been two months since...
Bellevue, Maple Valley set to square off at Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit
There may not be a more anticipated regular season match-up between non-conference foes than the Feb. 14 showdown between Bellevue and Maple Valley girls varsity basketball teams. Oddly enough, it has little to do with the match-up on the court. This game has...
START to bring art boxes to SIREN Shelter children
Recently Olivet High School fulfilled a technology grant by purchasing several hundred laptops. Leftover after the purchase were hundreds of carrier style laptop boxes. With the inspiration of her young daughter, Wendy Murray, media specialist and online mentor at...
Helping Hands appeals to community
According to U.S. Census data, Eaton County and Macomb County are tied for the distinction of having the lowest poverty level of all the counties in Michigan (13 percent) and financial analysts tell us that our economy is the most robust it has been in 15 years. Yet,...
Island City Assisted Living resident turns 105
There’s a growing curiosity in many circles about what helps a person to live an extra long life. Is it good exercise? What a person eats? How a person engages their mind? Is it genetics? There are several schools of thought, but for Mildred Killian it was as simple...
Oriole backcourt leads Charlotte to first win of the season
Charlotte senior Cam Ramos attacked the hoop with consistency, and his backcourt running mate, Justin Bates got it going from deep early on Tuesday, Jan. 16. The two combined for 38 points in leading the Orioles to their first win of the season. Charlotte dropped...
What’s your place?
It’s a new year, and 2018 so far has me thinking a lot about “place;” what it means to have a place, what defines a place, how to create a place. I made a few New Years resolutions; drink less coffee, read more books, play more music, and a few similar goals. One of...
Charlotte Little Free Pantry open to anyone in need
Brandy Weinner had no idea what to expect when the small cabinet filled with canned goods was placed at the end of her drive at 2391 S. Cochran Street in Charlotte in the fall. Her only hope was to make a difference, however small, in her community. What happened next...