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Jennifer Veitengruber

Jennifer Veitengruber has spent the last 14 years as a high school teacher. She earned her bachelor's degree from Saginaw Valley State University as a Secondary Education teacher with a major in English and minor in history. In 2019, she earned her master’s degree from SVSU as a K-12 Literacy Specialist. Currently, she is also a freelance writer for Route Bay City. She resides in Bangor Township with her husband, two daughters, and four Labradoodles; her son is currently stationed in Washington with the United States Army. Aside from writing, she enjoys traveling the beautiful state of Michigan, reading, hunting, and time with family and friends.

Jennifer Veitengruber's Latest Articles

Mid Michigan College offers short-term training programs to fast-track your career

Short-term training programs at Mid Michigan College may be the ticket to opening doors for job-seekers and filling staffing shortages for local employers.  

MMDC networking mixer hopes to draw ‘boomerangs’ back home and retain local grads

The 2022 Coming Home: Middle Michigan event focuses on connecting local employers to young professionals looking to start a career and put down roots in the Great Lakes Bay and Middle Michigan regions.  

Fall activities will have residents falling further in love with the Mt. Pleasant area

If fall fun is what you seek, opportunities abound in Isabella County. Whether you're looking for football games, markets, apple and pumpkin farms, or spooky-themed fun, we've got you covered!

Art Walk Central announces 2022 winners

There are still two days to enjoy the work of local artists around Mt. Pleasant! From now until August 27, enjoy the Art Walk Central 2022 pieces of art at 10 local venues in the area.

Charms of rural Michigan lure local man back from across the pond

Though he learned much from his time living in England, Guy Stickler is grateful to be back raising his family in rural Millbrook Township and working as a Survey Project Manager for Rowe PSC in Mt. Pleasant.  

Gougeon, Kornoely, and Jackson are excited to be the newest Crumbl franchisees.
Let’s get ready to Crumbl, Mt. Pleasant: New cookie franchise to open later this fall

Look out, Mt. Pleasant - the Crumbl Cookie craze is coming to town! With the closest store currently in Novi, this sweet treat is moving a whole lot closer to those in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Photo courtesy of America's Got Talent
John Glenn Pompon dances its way into the hearts of the America’s Got Talent judges

After a first-place finish at the state high kick competition in late 2021 and subsequent viral video of their Pitbull-inspired routine, the John Glenn Pompon team got a taste of the spotlight on America’s Got Talent. They would love to go back for more.  

Participants of various ages took part in the Grand Entry on Saturday.
Annual Saginaw Chippewa Powwow returns in an impressive fashion

The 38th Annual Saginaw Chippewa Powwow brought out the best authentic dancers and drummers for a public cultural demonstration.

Cops & Doughnuts celebrates five years at Mt. Pleasant’s Central Precinct

Real Cops. Real Doughnuts. Cops & Doughnuts - Central Precinct on S. Mission Street celebrated its five year anniversary in Mt. Pleasant on July 17.

Your guide to becoming an informed voter

In the information age, it can be hard to know who to trust for the facts on candidates and ballot issues. Here, we offer some tips from the experts on how you can get the lowdown before the election.

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