Michigan Department of Education partnership agreement liaison Lisa Francisco; Battle Creek Public Schools superintendent Kim Carter; and Battle Creek Community Foundation president and CEO Brenda Hunt at a Bearcat Meeting.

Battle Creek meetings bring schools, health providers, law enforcement together to help kids thrive

Numerous Battle Creek-area organizations convene monthly with the shared goal of helping improve kids’ academic performance and their physical and mental health. 

Changes to Michigan voting laws, U.S. Census to be discussed at Town Hall-style event

A town-hall style meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29 will cover key points about a number of changes to Michigan voting laws and the 2020 U.S. Census.

Mt. Pleasant police and public to come together for Fair & Impartial Policing training session

The Mt. Pleasant Police Department has partnered with the Michigan State Police to offer a Fair & Impartial Policing Community Training Session on Thursday, Nov. 14. This class is the first of its kind for a Michigan community.

Local student continues service in new career path

Returning to college after eight years in the military, Bethany Curtis has found a new passion in helping others through computer aided drafting and design.

Local cyber security experts, colleges work together to encourage next generation of analysts

With technological advances and the cyber threats that accompany them, it’s predicted that there will be a faster-than-average growth rate in the employment of information security analysts. To meet that demand, local cyber security experts and colleges are working together to encourage students to explore a career in the field.

Mt. Pleasant tourism group promotes life in central Michigan with fall photo contest and more

Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to take photos of their favorite fall scenes and activities in Isabella County for a chance to win $100 in gift cards to local business and the opportunity to show off their photo skills to the community! Find out more about the #FeelsLikeFall Instagram Photo Contest held by the Mt. Pleasant Area Convention and Visitors Bureau!

Rotary Club’s annual radio auction set to raise thousands of dollars for local charities

The Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club is getting ready for one of their two large annual fundraisers, the annual auction. This year’s radio auction opens online on Sunday, Oct. 20, and culminates with a live radio broadcast from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, on 104.3 WCZY-FM.

5 Tips for preventing house fires

Michigan is one of the top five states with the most civilian fire deaths. In honor of Fire Prevention Week, be prepared with this advice from the Mount Pleasant Fire Department.

Kathy McNinch with a child at the Kalamazoo Drop-In Child Care Center.
Lack of child care can be a barrier to Michigan parents’ health care. Here’s how we can do better.

Child care costs add yet another item to the list of major hardships for Michigan’s vulnerable families. But expansion and integration of childcare services – and state policy changes – could make a difference.

Haunted forest returns to Mid’s Harrison campus with a ‘Manic Maze’ set to debut in Mt. Pleasant

Each year, the nearly 20 miles of trails on the Harrison campus are transformed into a haunted forest - Deadwood Grove. This year, however, marks an expansion of the event.

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