Simpson, Harris receive Eaton Count Fair’s Emerald Award
Two Eaton County men were honored Tuesday, July 11 for their longtime dedication to youth at the Eaton County Fair. Max Simpson and Roger Harris were each presented with the 2017 Emerald Award during a special presentation at Kardel Hall. Max was instrumental in...
Charlotte resident turns hobby into act of continous giving
Every now and then Gerald Royston will get a note or cards of thanks from someone he’s never met. Gratitude shows up in many forms for the 85-year-old Charlotte resident because for more than a decade, he has given to the Charlotte community in his own way. Royston...
Pocket Park design phase nearing completion
Community chatter surrounding “The Piece” (the former Carriage Cleaners building that was painted bright orange and bombarded with paint-filled balloons in 2016) has not fallen on deaf ears. Folks interested in seeing the building demolished sooner rather than later...
City continues to look to find balance for downtown traffic
Charlotte Mayor Tim Lewis sparked some interest last week in the city’s efforts to change the traffic footprint of the 100 and 200 blocks of South Cochran Avenue. Lewis discussed the potential plan for traffic calming measures, which he has been discussing with...
Burkhead-Green new owners, same commitment to relationships
For more than 100 years Burkhead-Green Funeral Home has served the greater Charlotte area. Charles and LeAnn Green have owned and operated the business since 1980, and in June of 2017 Scott and Charla Kilgo purchased the funeral home from the Greens. Charles, who had...
Lions Club ice cream social to benefit Vermontville youth
The Lions Club was founded many years ago with the intent of helping those who struggled with their vision. Whether providing prescription glasses or raising money to provide eye exams to those in need, the mission of the Lions Club remains largely the same today. For...
Interim Superintendent selected for Potterville Schools
In early July the Potterville school board appointed an interim superintendent for the school district. Tom Pillar, a retired superintendent from Waverly schools, is set to fill the interim role until the summer of 2018, by which point the Potterville school board...
Something for everyone at 2017 Eaton County Fair
The July fireworks have finally subsided, and that can mean only one thing in Eaton County — it’s Fair time. The Eaton County Fair returns to Charlotte July 10 through July 15, bringing with it a schedule packed with entertaintment opportunities most anyone could find...
Chamber of Commerce board selects new Executive Director
The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce has named Courtney Anderson its Executive Director. Chamber President Tyler Pray made the announcement late last week following an extensive search process. “We have spent the past two months undergoing a rigorous interview process,...
Former Bellevue Township building to be purchased by Fruin Pharmacy
What constitutes a building as historic? This is a question on the mind of some Bellevue locals as Bellevue Township prepares to sell the former Bellevue Township building to Fruin Pharmacy. The township building, donated by Hastings City Bank, was built in the 1920s....