Kathleen Ann Ruth Bibler of Jackson passed away June 28, 2026, at the age of 99. Kathleen was born in Devizes, Wiltshire, England on February 18, 1927, the daughter of John and Leah (Phillips) Aplin.

(Deb Malewski/FAN – Sarah Curry is serious about the joy of reading for her young students.) A Title 1 reading teacher is a specialized educator who provides targeted literacy instruction to students ...

(Photo by Joanne Williams/TCJ – Sara Sandmire (left) and Kim Coles (right) outside of the Coles Ice Cream Co. truck.) A lot of people dream about sweet, delicious ice cream. Kim Coles and partner Sara ...

(Photo provided – Carrie Mason (center) and four of her five grandchildren. She is retiring after 35 years as program director and lead teacher at Wee Ones Preschool.) How many times has Carrie Mason ...

(Joanne Williams/TCJ – Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (center) was part of a panel discussing health food and farmers’ contributions at an event in Charlotte on June 16.) It ...

(Courtesy photo – Bluegrass legend and Country Hall of Famer Del McCoury is the shining star at this year’s Charlotte Bluegrass Festival. He brings along sons Rob and Ronnie as well.) It’s been 54 ...

(Tracy Shick /TCJ – (Left) John Dexter outside of Historic Reynolds School. (Right) Classroom Interior of Historic Reynolds School.) Standing inside the Reynolds School is like stepping back more than ...

Joyce Elaine Rathburn, a lifelong resident of Vermontville, died Sunday, May 31, at the age of 93. Joyce was born on April 20, 1933 to Lawerance and Dorthy (Childs) Thrun. Joyce was Vermontville’s ...

Catherine Marie West, affectionately known as Cathy, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, in Charlotte, Michigan, with her family by her side. Born on August 13, 1947, in Lansing, Michigan, to ...

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Jerry Lynn Haley, age 83, of Charlotte, a dedicated and kind-hearted man known for his love of family and the outdoors, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan. He was born ...

(Sheryl Oswalt/TCJ – Volunteer Josh Scott and Rosie the goat. Scott and his family volunteer at Mitten Misfits.) If all you do is drive by the property at 8650 W. Mt. Hope Highway, it doesn’t look ...