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....
Cooper Rush visits home after first round of pro training
In May Cooper Rush started his initial NFL training after being drafted to the Dallas Cowboys. The draft was a big step for the recent graduate of Central Michigan University. Rush knew the Cowboys were going to be the best-fit team for him, and after his first weeks...
Local support boosts annual Bellevue Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show
Wayne Root can’t help but feel a strong sense of pride in his community. The Bellevue Athletic Boosters Trustee sees how his community rallies together time and again to provide for its student athletes and is sometimes overwhelmed. “I’m so proud to be a part of...
You Never Know Who’s Passing Through: Part 2
By: Adam Droscha Staff Writer A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article about James Leitner, a man in his mid 20’s who is walking east to west across the United States pulling 10 gallons of water behind him in a small cart. (If you haven’t read the first...
Rush tabbed to lead Main Street efforts for CharlotteRising
The CharlotteRising board of directors announced June 8 the hiring of Dillon Rush as executive director of Charlotte’s Michigan Main Street program. Rush, a 2017 graduate of the University of Michigan and Charlotte native, served as the CharlotteRising economic...
Charlotte City Council votes down bid for tennis court reconstruction
The Charlotte City Council voted 6-to-1 Monday, June 19 to reject a $174,114 bid from Rumsey and Sons for the reconstruction of the four tennis courts at Bennett Park. The vote provided the conclusion to a project that has been stalled since city council members...
Olivet trap shooting team celebrates successful first season
For the first time in the history of Olivet Community Schools, students have the opportunity to join a trap shooting team. Saturday, June 17 the 27-student strong team attended the state trap shooting tournament. Part of the USA High School Clay Target League, Olivet...
Threadbare Mitten Film Festival draws filmmakers from around the globe
Dan Kofoed was first drawn to Charlotte by movies. A Lansing-based filmmaker, he was compelled to visit Windwalker Underground Gallery last summer to take in the Freakshow Film Festival, which was created by a few Charlotte residents to appeal to true horror and...