New Assistant Professor will bring state-of-the-art flight simulator, passion for aviation to CMU
A full-body sensory experience based on the flight scenarios of the Blue Angels will benefit local pilots and the aviation industry as a whole.
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Local preschool celebrates fifty years of top notch education at thrift store prices – literally
When the federal government said Isabella County kids didn't need a head start, local leaders sprang into action. Fifty years later, the Isabella Child Development Center lives on - and so does the thrift shop that funds the program.
Innovative partnership combines best of both worlds for college freshmen
The Chippewa Achieve Program offers college freshmen the university experience alongside the supportive atmosphere and small class sizes of a community college.
Barbershop harmony group launches family chorus, considers opening membership to women
MountainTown Singers hopes their first annual Family Chorus will give people of all ages and genders a comfortable, non-judgmental opportunity to try making harmonies.
The art of frying fish to feed the masses
Through dedication, small groups can accomplish big feats. At Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart, the feat just so happens to require nearly 800 pounds of fish each week.
Robaire’s Bakery brings the American Dream alive, one cinnamon roll at a time
Two downed World War II pilots, a French family's compassion, a citizenship test administered bedside. Robaire's is the American Dream in a box just big enough for a bustling kitchen and a few small tables. Oh, and they have sweets.
Central Michigan University Sergeant’s dedication to Special Olympics takes him to Middle East
More than a decade after a former supervisor encouraged Sergeant Riley Olson to get involved with Special Olympics Michigan, he took the trip of a lifetime to represent fellow Michigan officers in the middle east.
Beyond potholes: fixing mid-Michigan roads could bring jobs, tourism
Updating US-127 corridor between Ithaca and St. Johns could bring more companies to Mt. Pleasant. Details of the final plan will reveal its impact on local talent pool.
Karma Kat Cafe is making days brighter for cats and humans alike
Ten months after opening just east of downtown Mt. Pleasant Mystie Beckwith says seeing the therapeutic benefits Karma Kat Cafe offers human visitors is her favorite part of the business so far.
Ziibiwing Center dispels myths, honors Great Lakes Indian ancestors
The award-winning Zibiiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture and Lifeways will bring the remains of more Great Lakes Indians ancestors home in May. It tells their story every day.
