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Chamber, CVB, MMDC pivot efforts to continue supporting local businesses throughout pandemic

Local organizations – including the Chamber, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Middle Michigan Development Corporation – have made and are continuing to make new efforts to support local businesses during the unprecedented challenges they face due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CMU Center for Counseling and Community Development prepared for pandemic’s mental health impact

The Center for Counseling and Community Development at Central Michigan University is offering free in-person and telemental health services, and the CCCD’s director hopes these services will curb the long-term mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Chippewa River offers wide variety of fun summer activities

Summer is just around the corner and with any luck the warm weather will provide a reprieve from the cabin-fever of quarantine. One place to enjoy the Mt. Pleasant summertime is the Chippewa River, which provides a variety of opportunities for summer fun that can be adapted to social distancing recommendations. Here are four fun ways to enjoy the river this summer.

Mt. Pleasant’s sister city plans in limbo due to COVID-19, but relationship remains strong

Mt. Pleasant's sister city partnership with Okaya, Japan was formed in 1965. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic putting one of their most prominent programs in limbo, those who have been involved with the program believe the relationship remains strong and may even be strengthened by this global crisis.

Dog costumes, gelatin, and science experiments: Mount Pleasant residents make the most of quarantine

Learn various ways some in the Mount Pleasant community are cultivating new skills and hobbies to keep the boredom away and make the most of social distancing restrictions and the shelter-in-place order.

Virtual fitness: Local gyms adapt to continue services during COVID-19 pandemic

Amidst social distancing regulations and Gov. Whitmer's stay-at-home order,  Mt. Pleasant’s fitness centers are finding creative ways to keep the community moving.

Agencies work to make addiction center resources available during COVID-19

In light of social distancing regulations, many local agencies are changing the way they help patients who need help dealing with anxiety, depression, or other mental illnesses, as well as those in addiction recovery.

Community Church wipes out nearly $2 million in medical debts for Michiganders

Last week, a donation from Mount Pleasant’s Community Church lifted the burden of medical debt from the shoulders of 1,476 individuals from 54 counties across Michigan, wiping out nearly $2 million in medical debts total.

New CMU Health Professions facilities aim to integrate and enhance student learning

Central Michigan University's Interprofessional Education and Practice Center is giving students real-world experience and the opportunity to work side-by-side with students from other disciplines at The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions to treat and diagnose patients. The center officially opened at the beginning of the spring 2020 semester and is the crown jewel of CMU’s newest building — the addition to the Health Professions Building.

Local legends: the stories behind 5 of Mt. Pleasant’s most popular bars

In 1933, in the small town of Mt. Pleasant the bar business was booming. Prohibition had just ended, and in its wake a myriad of pubs and bars were popping up all over town. Discover the stories behind some of those bars that are still around today, as well as some that have popped up along the way!

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