Morgan’s HUGS an inspiring charity for Eaton Rapids
Inspiring stories come from thousands of places. Everybody’s story is unique in its own way, but stories of people stepping out of their norm and comfort to help others are especially uplifting. They make us wonder how someone could give so sacrificially of themselves...
Roll of Honor – World War II Stories and Profiles
The following is the first in a series relating to a special honors program celebrating World War II men and women from the greater Charlotte area. A program is appropriately scheduled for November 11, Veterans Day. Recovered after 70 years, the Roll of Honor photos...
Rhines makes most of ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity
Standing on the roof of the White House in Washington, D.C., Tom Rhines was too focused on the task at hand to really take in his surroundings. He was there to do a job, and he was determined to perform to the best of his abilities. In the days and weeks since he...
CHS Orioles varsity football brings home another win
Friday, Sept. 8, the Charlotte Orioles made their triumphant return to the Capital Area Activities Conference. The Orioles were on the road at Waverly High School. Charlotte earned its second victory of the year to push their record to 2-1 on the year and is...
Eaton Rapids Air, Michigan’s only Airstream festival for the only Eaton Rapids on earth
I still remember several years ago, likely when I was a senior in high school, driving through Eaton Rapids with a couple of friends and seeing Main Street lined with Airstream trailers. Mostly to make my friends laugh, I rolled my window down and started shouting our...
Planning Commission votes not to recommend zoning change for Dairy Queen expansion
The City of Charlotte Planning Commission voted 8-to-1 Tuesday, Sept. 5 not to recommend a zoning change that would allow for the expansion of Charlotte Dairy Queen. Dairy Queen owner Brett Roberts is seeking to have property on 400 block of S. Cochran Avenue rezoned...
Frontier Days Grand Marshal caps Charlotte career for Sally Seifert
Sally Seifert was happy leading classes of elementary school students in Holt when she discovered her true passion. Working part-time in the summer at Charlotte Community Library, Seifert realized she could still impact the lives of children while tapping into her...
CharlotteRising hosts first of two strategy implementation sessions
The Michigan Main Street program is starting to ramp up in Charlotte. CharlotteRising hosted members of Michigan Main Street Wednesday, Aug. 23 at Windwalker Underground Gallery who provided potential volunteers with a crash course on the ins and outs of the Main...
New turf, coach, and culture for Olivet College football
2017 has been an exciting time for Olivet College football, and the entire athletic department. Early in the year two new head coaching positions were filled in Olivet College athletics, one of which was the position of head coach for the football team. Coach Dan...
Connect the dots at HGB’s 5th Annual Gala
Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital is excited to welcome all to an evening of creativity and connection at its fifth annual fundraising gala from 7 to 10 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 14. This year’s theme is inspired by the Herman Melville quote, “We cannot live only for...