Backing the Blue Michigan’s annual fundraiser
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo provided) Backing the Blue Michigan is a local organization that gives back to police departments across the state. In 2017 Backing the Blue Michigan, a nonprofit organization, was started by Jennifer Keller, a local resident...
City honors Myrkle’s two decades of service
Travis Silvas Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) For nearly 24 years, Bryan Myrkle has worn many hats for the City of Charlotte all while operating as the city’s Community Development Director. On Monday, March 25, the Charlotte City Council recognized the many ways...
Sled Dog Race in Vermontville
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo provided - Pictured L to R: Matt Norton, Jessica Norton, Samantha and Sawyer Wawiernia.) Sled dog racing has been a sporting event testing the relationship between man and his best friend, the dog, ever since 1908 in Alaska. The...
The importance of sportsmanship
Christi Whiting Editor (Photo courtesy of Metro Creative Solutions) Let’s start with the definition of sportsmanship: “Fair and generous behavior or treatment of others, especially in a sports contest; ‘he displayed great sportsmanship in defeat.’ When playing a...
John Peck Auctions opens new location in Charlotte
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo by Kelsey Klont/TCJ) John Peck Auctions is a family owned and operated auction company that for nearly half a century has conducted thousands of successful live on site and online auction sales throughout Michigan. Now they have...
Remembering a local family giving back
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo Provided - Deborah, Rachel, Rebekah, James, and Tim.) The legacy of the Olson family that started in Charlotte continues on. In 2000, Tim and his wife Deborah (known as Chris) and their three children; Rebekah, Rachel, and James...
Focus On Love Foundation celebrates
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo Provided - The full board of directors: Emily Smith, Director; Michael Corrigan, Advisor and Director; Denise Hummel, Co-Founder and Executive Director; Sydney Hummel, Director, Secretary, and Treasurer; and Lori Brown,...
Celebrating 15 years
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) Eaton Pub & Grille will be celebrating their 15 year anniversary serving the community with delicious food. Opened in early March of 2009 by Terry Davis and his wife Samantha, Eaton Pub & Grille has a variety...
Capstone Family Practice is a new local family practice office located in Eaton Rapids
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo Provided - L to R: Laura McNamara (medical assistant); Julie Teceno (NP), Wyatt Houck (Office manager/reception), Pamela Becker (NP), Judy Raymond-Rojas (medical assistant)) Board Certified Nurse Practitioners, Pamela...
Hooping For A Cure legacy continues
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) Hooping For A Cure has been a benefit fundraiser for breast cancer awareness at Charlotte High School for the last 17 years. It began in 2007, led by Brent Crossman, an outstanding and longtime history teacher at...