Remembering Edd Merritt
Former editors share their memories of Edd during their time at The Charlotte News.
Long-time columnist and former editor, Edd Merritt dies
If the prose within this edition seems more linear and coherent, it may be in part due to the loss of “The Charlotte News’” long-time columnist Edward (Edd) Merritt, who rode off into the proverbial sunset in March at the age of 79, after a long chronic illness.
Keeping community in community newspaper
I’ve always assumed that everyone’s dream job was to be a coach or an editor of a community newspaper.
Welcome back, Claudia
Former network news correspondent Claudia Marshall has rejoined the board of directors of The Charlotte News after stepping down as publisher and president in March last year.
Meet Scooter MacMillan, our new editor
On behalf of the board of directors of The Charlotte News, I am pleased to announce that Scooter MacMillan has joined the paper as our editor.
A warm welcome to Bill Regan
I am pleased to announce that Bill Regan has been appointed to a four-year term on the paper’s board of directors.
We reached our goal – thanks to you!
We live in a generous town.
Our commitment to local news
Back in the summer, Lucie Lehmann reached out to The News with a kind offer to report on Charlotte’s farms. We enthusiastically said “yes” and asked Lucie also to keep an eye on developments at Nordic Farms.
Thank you to all our contributors
The Charlotte News would like to thank everyone listed.
The Charlotte News should be…
Two weeks ago, Anna Cyr, our managing editor, and I sent a request to several Charlotte residents asking the question, “What sort of paper should The Charlotte News be?” We’re publishing the responses that we received.
2021 was not that great – what comes next?
This was a tough year for The Charlotte News. We lost two editors and several board members for a variety of reasons.
Reporting that makes a difference
At The Charlotte News, we believe that the most important news stories leave a lasting impact and can also elevate local issues to a regional platform.
More local news. More community stories. Let’s Do It!
I am thrilled to announce that, thanks to your recent gifts, we’re moving on to the next phase of our fund drive.
Wonderful news …… and new plans
As you’ve probably heard, we launched our fall fund drive in early November with a challenge:
Stepping Down
I first became aware of The Charlotte News last spring, during an especially difficult time for the paper.
Thanks Mara
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I’m writing to thank Mara Brooks for her many contributions to The Charlotte News over the past eight months.
NewsMatch update…and a cow manure tribute
You may have watched Storm Lake Times, which screened on Vermont PBS on Monday night.
Thank you Susan and Tom
Thank you, Susan Susan Sim has stepped down from our fundraising committee, and we want to thank her for…
In Memoriam – Charlie Lotz
The Charlotte News was saddened to hear the passing of our longtime contributor and artist, Charlie Lotz.
Give today – and your gift will be doubled
Dear Reader: We learned a new acronym this year—DRB. Starting in the spring, The Charlotte News published a series…