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Over 1,000 pizzas donated through The Cabin’s Pizza 4 Hope program

From frontline workers to those in need of food assistance, Pizza 4 Hope, a pizza donation program created by The Cabin at the start of the pandemic, has provided critical support to many in the community throughout the past year.

Local teenager’s inspiration leads to rabbit education and therapy center at HopeWell Ranch

A project sparked by an idea from a young volunteer at HopeWell Ranch is nearing completion and will be open to the public by mid-May. HopeWell Ranch will have a Bunny Barn, which will be a therapy space and offer visitors the opportunity to learn about rabbits.

Local violin studio strengthens personal relationships with music and family

The Suzuki Music School of Mt. Pleasant has been conducting business since 2011, providing music instruction to students of all ages. While COVID-19 has created plenty of challenges, the transition to remote classes has led to growth and unique opportunities for the music studio and its students.

Five options for winter fun in Central Michigan

From ski trails to fishing holes, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy wintertime recreational activities in Central Michigan. Here are five local options to have some fun outdoors this winter. 

Nonprofit wish list 2020: How to help local organizations through COVID-19

Many local nonprofit organizations are being stretched thin because of funding losses due to cancelled fundraisers and other impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re looking for ways to help them battle the impact of the pandemic this holiday season, here are the wish lists of five – but not nearly all - local nonprofits who need help.

Everybody eats: Local nonprofits address food insecurity during the holiday season

Food is a staple when it comes to celebrating the holidays, so what happens when one’s access to nutrition is reduced? Here are three local organizations bridging the accessibility gap to distribute nutrition to the community.

From tree to table, Mid Michigan Wood Works’ Aaron Johnston has both hands on his creations

Aaron Johnston began Mid Michigan Wood Works just over a year ago, after he decided to quit his job as a traveling construction worker in order to be more involved in his children’s lives. Now, as he keeps his hands involved in every step of his woodworking process, he not only gets to spend more time with his children, they get to help with the family business too.

Get in the spooky spirit with these 5 socially distant Halloween celebrations in Isabella County

Local community members and organizations have put together a variety of creative, socially distant events this year as they work to keep the spooky spirit going while being mindful of current concerns and restrictions. Here are five, but not nearly all, of those local events in Isabella County.

Local Legends: 4 diners that deliver delicious meals and deals in central Michigan

Here’s four – but not nearly close to all – of the best locally-owned diners in and around Mt. Pleasant.

Photo essay: Throughout Mt. Pleasant, activities abound when the sun goes down

Take a tour through Mt. Pleasant on a warm, summer evening through a photo essay depicting a variety of activities.

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