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Charlotte, Michigan Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi there, Charlotte! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Charlotte eateries just aced their September health inspections?
  • Which Charlotte restaurants and schools were flagged by food inspectors?
  • Charlotteā€™s own Trent Tollstam walks the red carpet in LA

Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny much of the time, temps: high: 69, low: 42.
  • Monday: Sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 34 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Eleven dining spots in Eaton County had perfect inspections in September (lansingstatejournal.com) ā€” Two Charlotte spotsā€”the Charlotte Assembly of God kitchen and Ultimate Sportsmanā€”earned perfect food safety inspections in September, according to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Theyā€™re among 11 Eaton County establishments with zero violations, giving local diners extra confidence about cleanliness and food handling at some of their regular haunts.
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2. Moldy head of cauliflower: What Eaton County inspectors found (bnd.com) ā€” Eaton County health inspectors cited several Charlotte locations in September, including J&J Eaton Place, St. Maryā€™s Catholic Church, Charlotte High School, Parkview Elementary, T Caps Tavern, and a Kona Ice unit, for issues ranging from spoiled food to improper sanitizer levels. Most violations were corrected, but the report helps Charlotte residents see how local restaurants and schools are meeting Michigan food safety standards.
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3. Two friends find themselves in an award-nominated film in LA (county-journal.com) ā€” Charlotte native Trent Tollstam, a state corrections officer and aspiring actor, has landed a role in the award-nominated film ā€œDown Radical,ā€ premiering at a Los Angeles festival this weekend. Reuniting with longtime friend and lead actor Chris Studenka, Tollstam traveled to Arizona for filming and says the behind-the-scenes experience was an exciting new chapter beyond his hometown roots.
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4. Eaton Rapids Social District adds to downtown options (county-journal.com) ā€” Eaton Rapids has launched a new downtown Social District, similar to the one Charlotte has operated for nearly two years, letting patrons carry marked alcoholic drinks within signed boundaries. For Charlotte residents, itā€™s another nearby option for evening outings, with strict rules on cups, hours, and public behavior meant to keep both townsā€™ downtowns family-friendly while boosting local businesses.
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5. Lansing Restaurant Edmund's Pastime Has Closed Its Doors (witl.com) ā€” A Lansing restaurant, Edmund's Pastime, has closed again, adding to a tough year for Greater Lansing dining spots. For Charlotte residents, the story also notes that Riedy's Tavern in Charlotte is among several area restaurants that shut their doors in 2026, reflecting broader challenges for local, independent eateries.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • All children should be tested for lead at ages 1 and 2.
    If theyā€™ve never been tested, they should get a test by age 6. Learn more about blood lead testing at Michigan.gov/MiLeadSafe. (Nextdoor )
  • Meijer posted a job opening for Third Shift Stocking Weekends mandatory in Charlotte. Apply here.
  • Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC posted a job opening for InShopper in Charlotte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charlotte here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" ā€” A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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