Charlotte
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...
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...
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...
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...
Charlotte boys bowling team celebrates first regional championship
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) The Charlotte boys bowling team is no stranger to qualifying for the state finals tournament. But winning a regional championship? That was unchartered territory; that is until the Orioles won their Division 2 regional...
Getting to Know: Kandi Roberts
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Photo Provided) Our Getting to Know section of The County Journal highlights an active community member who serves and always goes above and beyond. This week we are highlighting Kandi Roberts, a long-term substitute teacher at...
Remembering Roxie
Travis Silvas The saying goes: behind every great man stands a great woman. Though the quote has taken many forms over the years, its meaning has mostly stayed the same. It’s a meaning embodied in the life of Roxanne Gaedert, who sadly passed away Friday, February 16....
Charlotte graduate John O’Brian a two-time national champion with South Dakota State
Ben Murphy Contributing Writer (Photo provided) It is safe to say that the two seasons John O’Brian played football at South Dakota State were quite memorable. The 6’5” 300 pound right tackle was a key part of the Jackrabbit’s offensive line, a team that won...
State honors Ensign Frances Flaherty
Kelsey Klont Contributing Writer (Left Photo by Tim Lamoreaux - Right Photo by Kelsey Klont/TCJ: [L to R] John Colizzi, Rich McCrumb Jr., Angel Colizzi-McCrumb, John Potter, Angela Witwer, Monique Colizzi, and Dave Eddy.) On Friday, January 26, State...