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New contest for small and emerging Michigan snack makers offers $50K in cash prizes and more

“The growth of new small craft and niche snack food companies in Michigan is exciting,” says Duncan Smith, President and COO of All Star Services, Inc. “All Star Services is a growing small business and we want to help bring more focus to the growing segment of snack food companies in Michigan.”

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‘Singing is a way to connect with the past’: Central Michigan University’s 33rd annual Pow Wow

Central Michigan University recently held its 33rd annual Pow Wow this past weekend celebrating life and Native American culture. Six groups of indigenous singers performed at the event.

Central Michigan University’s 33rd annual Pow Wow artisans

At the 33rd annual Pow Wow in Central Michigan University's McGuirk Arena, vendors aligned the inside corridors before entering the arena offering intricate handmade pieces such as jewelry, candles, soaps, lotions, blankets, clothes, medicine bags, and more.  

Dancers perform at Central Michigan University’s 33rd annual Pow Wow

Central Michigan University recently held its 33rd annual Pow Wow on March 19 and March 20th at John G. Kulhavi Events Center in the McGuirk Arena to celebrate life and Native American culture.

Producer Brandon Keeton and director Luke Covert created “Turbo Cola”, an independent film that premiered at the historic Broadway Theatre during the Central Michigan International Film Festival.
Central Michigan International Film Festival, Turbo Cola

Each year, the Central Michigan International Film Festival brings a variety of filmmakers to our community. This year, a filmmaking duo from Pennsylvania made the journey to Mt. Pleasant to premiere their comedy film set in mid-Michigan.

Central Michigan International Film Festival, Rising

The Central Michigan International Film Festival highlights the incredible work of many independent filmmakers. We had the opportunity to meet the filmmakers behind the short film “Rising” and talk to them about their experience creating the film.

Central Michigan International Film Festival, Christian Grant

The 19th annual Central Michigan International Film Festival, held Feb. 16 through Feb. 22, highlights the incredible work of multiple local filmmakers. This week we spoke with filmmaker and festival organizer, Christian Grant.

Hopes for 2022, Jeff Huisjen

In recognition of the new year, we had the opportunity to talk with residents throughout the community about their hopes and goals for 2022. Finishing up this series, we spoke with Jeff Huisjen.

The seasonal ice-skating rink is located on N. Main Street in Mt. Pleasant's Island Park at the Kaye Bouck Youth Softball Field just north of the tennis courts.
Outdoor ice-skating rink opens in Mt. Pleasant

Residents and visitors of Mt. Pleasant can now enjoy some ice-skating this winter at the newly-installed outdoor rink at Island Park.

Hopes for 2022, Taylor Idema

Going into the new year, we had the opportunity to talk with people throughout the community about their hopes and goals for 2022. Next up in this series, we talked with Central Michigan University student Taylor Idema.

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