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Dowagiac, Bois Blanc among Michigan's most mispronounced names. What tops your list? - Bridge Michigan

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Trouble pronouncing Keweenaw or Charlotte? There’s a guide for that. The state maintains a database with nearly 2,000 audio files to help audiobook narrators – and you – pronounce everything from Bois Blanc to Ontonagon.Read Article

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New toy craze 'Labubu' creates lines around the block in Charlotte

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The Labubu, a cute monster-like stuffed animal, is the latest toy sensation hitting Michigan. Deadtime Stories in Charlotte held a Labubu party on Saturday that drew crowds comparable to past toy crazes. Store owner warns shoppers to be cautious of fake versions called "Lafufus" as authentic Labubus become scarce.WATCH: Charlotte store sees massive turnout for new toy sensation sweeping the nation New toy craze 'Labubu' creates lines around the …Read Article

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Charlotte food pantry expands as need grows amid school meal funding uncertainty

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The need for food assistance is reaching new heights in Charlotte, as Helping Hands Food Pantry awaits a building expansion to meet growing demand. The food pantry served 858 households representing 2,858 people in July alone. Helping Hands saw 250 new clients come through its doors last month. Funding for Michigan's School Meals Program is set to expire on September 30 without a state education budget. WATCH: CHARLOTTE FOOD PANTRY EXPANDS AS SC…Read Article

U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett visits Eaton County road workers: 'They're thrilled about the no tax on overtime' - The Midwesterner

On August 14th at the corner of Bellevue Highway and Brookfield Road, U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, toured an active county road project in his district, speaking with crews and riding on both a paver and a steam roller during the visit. The Eaton County visit was coordinated with both the Michigan Asphalt Pavement Association […]Taxes · Eaton County Read Article

Eaton County Vietnam veterans group annual picnic

Kelsey Klont Editor (Photo provided: Pictured above is the annual picnic from last year, with Bigboy waitresses surprising the veterans.) Over the history of going to war, our country has gone to war for many scenarios, but none as challenging than that of the Vietnam War. This war, known as the ‘Working Mans War’ where Americans were on the line of duty, just like any wars, but without the support of their fellow Americans, and the difference? …Eaton County · Eaton County Read Article

Charlotte expands chicken ordinance, allowing more residents to keep backyard flocks

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The Charlotte City Council increased available chicken licenses from 10 to 50 across the city. Residents can now keep up to 10 chickens per license, up from the previous limit of six.WATCH: Charlotte expands chicken ordinance Charlotte expands chicken ordinance, allowing more residents to keep backyard flocksChristi Olney has owned chickens for many years, a passion that has grown because of her family and the benefits it brings to her neighbors…Charlotte, Michigan · Charlotte Read Article

Charlotte food pantry plans $400,000 expansion to help more Eaton County neighbors

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Helping Hands Food Pantry in Charlotte is planning a $400,000 expansion project to double its storage space. The expansion will add refrigerated and frozen storage capabilities to better serve growing needs in Eaton County.WATCH: Charlotte food pantry expansion aims to fight hunger in Eaton County. Charlotte food pantry plans $400,000 expansion to help more Eaton County neighborsI'm inside Helping Hands food pantry in Charlotte, where they are l…Charlotte, Michigan · Charlotte Read Article

Sorting it out: the state of recycling in Eaton County

Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Photo by Deb Malewski: Jared Bogdanov-Hanna, Eaton County’s Environmental Sustainability Director) Jared Bogdanov-Hanna, Eaton County’s Environmental Sustainability Director, is at the forefront of the county’s efforts to manage waste responsibly, ensuring that materials like tires, paint, paper, plastic, used cooking oil, and household hazardous waste are properly handled and, whenever possible, repurposed thro…Eaton County · Eaton County Read Article

Eaton County man charged with hate crime after allegedly using racial slur, spitting on neighbor

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The incident occurred on July 18 in Charlotte when Jerome Thompson was allegedly called a racial slur and spit on. Robert Burley, 38, from Eaton Rapids, was arrested and faces multiple charges, including a hate crime.WATCH: Eaton Rapids man charged with hate crime after confrontation with neighbor. Charlotte man charged with hate crime after allegedly using racial slur, spitting on neighborJerome Thompson says he was standing outside talking to …Hate Crime · Charlotte Read Article

Potterville residents face repeated power outages after the latest storm

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Multiple Potterville neighbors lost power after Thursday night's storm. Some residents report experiencing more outages this year than ever before.WATCH: Potterville residents frustrated by recurring power outages. Potterville residents face repeated power outages after the latest stormPotterville residents are dealing with yet another power outage following Thursday night's storm, with some saying the frequency of these outages has increased dr…Power Outages · Potterville Read Article

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Deb Malewski Contributing Writer (Photo by Deb Malewski – Terry Hill stands next to the Civil War monument at the Dimondale cemetery that he proudly cleaned.) “It is my cemetery now. I have kind of claimed it,” said Terry Hill as he looked out over Dimondale Cemetery on North Canal Road. With nearly 3,700 graves scattered across the grounds, Hill has unofficially taken on the title of “cleaner of gravestones.” It is a role no one else is vying f…Civil War · Eaton County Read Article

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Dowagiac, Bois Blanc among Michigan's most mispronounced names. What tops your list? - Bridge Michigan

New toy craze 'Labubu' creates lines around the block in Charlotte

Charlotte food pantry expands as need grows amid school meal funding uncertainty

U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett visits Eaton County road workers: 'They're thrilled about the no tax on overtime' - The Midwesterner

Eaton County Vietnam veterans group annual picnic

Charlotte expands chicken ordinance, allowing more residents to keep backyard flocks

Charlotte food pantry plans $400,000 expansion to help more Eaton County neighbors

Sorting it out: the state of recycling in Eaton County

Eaton County man charged with hate crime after allegedly using racial slur, spitting on neighbor

Potterville residents face repeated power outages after the latest storm

Grave deeds of kindness

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U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett visits Eaton County road workers: 'They're thrilled about the no tax on overtime' - The Midwesterner

Eaton County Vietnam veterans group annual picnic

Charlotte expands chicken ordinance, allowing more residents to keep backyard flocks

Charlotte food pantry plans $400,000 expansion to help more Eaton County neighbors

Sorting it out: the state of recycling in Eaton County

Eaton County man charged with hate crime after allegedly using racial slur, spitting on neighbor

Potterville residents face repeated power outages after the latest storm

Grave deeds of kindness