Charlotte News

Consolidation. Just uttering the word can be controversial. But it is now among the options being examined in the face of financial crisis for most state school districts.

CHARLOTTE - After being in Charlotte a little over two months, Father Francis D. Mossholder says he enjoys this community and looks forward to the challenges of St.

CHARLOTTE - This week's featured student at Charlotte High School is Victoria McKellar, a senior, who has been nominated by her Government teacher, Mr.

CHARLOTTE - New businesses often create buzz in a small community. A new place to eat or shop at is exciting - but for the new tenants of the city's old historic library, which was built in 1903, the buzz has a lot to do with history.

The Festival of Trees will be Friday, November 27 - 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, November 28 - Noon to 5 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Charlotte UCC, Bess Fulton Room 106 South Bostwick Street, Charlotte, Michigan Admission is free and the festival features: * Display and Silent Auction of Decorated Christmas Trees with Viewer's Favorite ...

CHARLOTTE - Outgoing Charlotte Mayor Deb Shaughnessy is running for state representative of the 71st House District.

Let me give you an update on what happened on Oct. 28 at the high school library.

The race to succeed state Rep. Rick Jones is well under way more than a year before the Grand Ledge Republican is term-limited from office.

CHARLOTTE - Cardio Pulmonary Resource Center, Inc., of Charlotte, is offering CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens training on Saturday, Nov.

LANSING - While Thanksgiving signals the start of the holiday season, it also presents a unique opportunity for individuals to give thanks and give back by donating blood.

CHARLOTTE - The first term has ended at Charlotte High School but there are still plenty of students to recognize before the next mid-term. This week's featured student is Andi Skrip, a junior, who has been nominated by her U.S. History teachers, Mr.

FireKeepers Casino awarded its first 'Wheel of Fortune' MegaJackpot on Monday to a customer who asked to remain anonymous.

CHARLOTTE - A trip to American Metal Roofs in Charlotte Oct. 22 resulted in some new skills for 22 students enrolled in the Clinton County RESA construction trades program, and significant savings for Bengal Township.

VERMONTVILLE - The Kalamo United Methodist Church, in an effort to help their neighbors in need during these hard economic times, are starting a monthly food distribution.

The case against an MSU instructor charged with kidnapping and first degree criminal sexual conduct will proceed to trial, a local judge decided after Friday's pretrial examination Takashi Higuchi, an instructor and resident in the College of Veterinary Medicine, was arraigned Oct.

GRAND LEDGE - The neighbors awakened by the sound of equipment being moved knew that Bader and Sons don't make deliveries at 4 a.m. and called police.

GRAND LEDGE - Shortly after 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, firefighters felt the station shake, and went to the front to find the entire apparatus bay full of smoke.

CHARLOTTE - A breakfast program on Faith and Family Violence will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct.

Helping Eaton Animals Resource Team will hold its Wednesday, Nov. 4 meeting at 7 p.m. at the Charlotte Community Library, 226 S. Bostwick in Charlotte.

They've had some time to let the bad news sink in, and "bad" isn't the word they're using anymore.