For the fifth year, Mt. Pleasant has been acknowledged by the eCities study, an annual measurement of efforts in economic development among Michigan communities conducted by researchers at iLabs, University of Michigan-Dearborn's Center for Innovation Research.
This season is the time when many people begin to think about what they can do to help others. Seven local nonprofits have shared their holiday wish lists with items they hope to find in their stockings and under the tree this year.
Since 1994, Hidden Harvest has rescued 37 million pounds of food from area restaurants, farmers, grocery stores and more. They then deliver the food to organizations that provide food to people in need.
Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport Manager Bill Brickner shares stories of his career - from ordering 13 chicken sandwich meals from Wendy’s for comedian Chris Rock to accepting a banana cream pie from Blake Shelton.
State Rep. Brian Elder (D-Bay City) is advocating the state to study adding sugar beets to road salt. He believes the mix could reduce pollutants in the watershed and cause less damage to Michigan's roads.
The Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition mobilizes support for veterans in the region, tackling most needs with a group of dedicated volunteers and the desire to give back to service members and their families.
X Ability, based in Ithaca, makes wheelchair-friendly coats for kids and adults. It celebrated its one-year anniversary in October.
Anywhere from 1,000 to 2,000 people are expected to crowd Mt. Pleasant's sidewalks this weekend for the 15th Ladies' Night Out in an effort to raise money for two area organizations.
Courtney Jerome has a passion for telling stories. Earlier this year, Jerome moved her growing family--and growing firm--to Mt. Pleasant from Traverse City.
Barely a teenager when Pearl Harbor was attacked, Ed Haynack had in his mind from a young age that he wanted to join the military to support the efforts of the Allies during WWII. Today, at 91 years old, he still proudly wears his WWII uniform.
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