City of Potterville appeals Benton Township case to State Supreme Court
The dispute over which fire department responds first to Potterville Public Schools continues after the outgoing Potterville City Council approved a decision to make an appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court. This move from the City of Potterville comes after the State...
‘Spirits of The Past’ chronicles Eaton County’s history of alcohol
Just before Christmas, the Eaton County Historical Commission released its second book chronicling an interesting facet of county history. The commission’s first book was about the one-room schoolhouses of Eaton County. The second book, “Sprits of The Past,” offers,...
Aron Dubois, new director for Eaton Rapids Teen Center
When the Eaton Rapids Community Alliance decided it was time for a Eaton Rapids to have its own teen center, they knew they needed to set goals. The goals included gathering teen interest, surveying the needs and desires of local teens, finding a location, and hiring...
Charlotte moves closer to finalizing National Historic District
To a small gathering of history enthusiasts, Bill Rutter laid out Thursday, Jan. 4 Charlotte’s application for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. Rutter was hired in 2016 by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to put together an...
Tri-County Crusaders partner with Charlotte youth in effort to resurrect storied franchise
The Crusaders brand carries a history of success in the world of semi-professional football. In the 1980s and 90s, the Lansing Crusaders amassed 124 victories, six league championships and 11 first place finishes. As impressive as the Crusaders were on the field, it...
Teens Against Homelessness provide essential items for Lansing area homeless
Saturday, Jan. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lansing area homeless will have the opportunity to visit Maple Grove Baptist Church to freely select clothing, toiletry, and hygiene items that were collected by Teens Against Homelessness. Three high school students who...
Knapp new principal at Maple Valley High School
Beginning after the start of the New Year, Maple Valley High School has a new principal. Michael Knapp has stepped into the position after leaving a 15-year legacy as teacher, assistant principal, and coach at Ionia Public Schools. Knapp has been an educator for the...
Volunteers needed for 2018 Nordic Fire Festival
Charlotte will host the 3rd annual Michigan Nordic Fire Festival on the final weekend of February, 2018. The festival is one of the fastest growing attractions in Mid-Michigan, bringing thousands of visitors to Charlotte. The festival combines elements of Nordic...
Killing the post-Christmas blues, and one more end of the year sentiment
Truth be told, I’m a little embarrassed about how much I enjoy the Christmas season. Although I was raised in the thick of the American evangelical Baptist tradition, I enjoy the secular/pagan Yule traditions and delights nearly as much as I enjoy the swath of...
After nearly 3 decades, Jerry’s Barber Shop makes slight change of address
For generations, folks have found their way to south Cochran Avenue to get their haircut at Jerry’s Barber Shop in downtown Charlotte. Always in the same block of South Cochran, Jerry’s has called a few different locations home over the years. The longest of which was...