State transportation officials are moving forward with a 2026 trunkline project that will resurface and reconfigure portions of two major highways through Charlotte, following recent approval by the ...

In its heyday, there were three Riedy’s locations – Charlotte, Potterville and Eaton Rapids, and there was practically no sports team or fund-raiser without Riedy’s spaghetti and sauce, and red-haired ...

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The name captures the intent perfectly — Crosswalk Teen Center. Founder Rick Todd envisioned opening a facility that could safely bridge the gap between school and home for teens, a safe place for ...

Food insecurity is not rare in today’s world; there is some level of food insecurity everywhere you look. In Eaton County 12.8% of its population, about 14,000 people, is subject to the challenges and ...

“It would be much better, you will understand more, if you can come to my workshop.” This was some of the best advice I have received lately. It came from local train manufacture Steve Morris. Meet ...

From cats to goats to horses and cows; Mitten Misfits Farm Sanctuary is a loving caring sanctuary for older farm animals and homeless animals. With a love and compassion for animals, Victoria Worthy ...

Not too many businesses can withstand the test of time. The average life span of a business listed in Standard and Poor’s 500 in 1958 was 61 years. Today, that figure is less than 18 years, according ...

Sometimes, our ideas in life take a turn in a direction we do not expect. When that door opens you may find a new purpose and path allowing you to make a big impact on those around you, as well as the ...

For many people, the sound of clippety-clop makes the heart thump along to the beat. The smell of a four-legged whinnying friend releases endorphins like no other. Money takes on less importance to ...

(Photo by Kelsey Klont/TCJ – L-R: Eric and Kristen Clark owners of FitStop 24 Charlotte.) Working out leads to a healthier lifestyle, producing endorphins, and boosting your mood. Attending a gym that ...

Roy Davis, of Eaton Rapids, is the new owner of the historic Smithville Dam in Hamlin Township, just outside of Eaton Rapids. “I’m just a blue-collar mechanic that fixes things,” Davis said. “If it ...