CAP student Holly Lurges

Innovative partnership combines best of both worlds for college freshmen

The Chippewa Achieve Program offers college freshmen the university experience alongside the supportive atmosphere and small class sizes of a community college.

Audrey Smith with a webcam used to connect child psychiatrists to students.
How technology is bridging gaps between healthcare and underserved populations

Technology is not the solution in and of itself for the many systemic factors that create health disparities in Michigan. But it does have wide-ranging potential to provide support for those who suffer from those disparities.

Amy Swift glazes a window
Michigan women bust stereotypes, find success in Professional Trades

In Michigan, there will be an estimated 47,000 openings annually through 2026 in the Professional Trades. These are the stories of three Michigan women who have found rewarding careers in these sometimes-stigmatized jobs.

Better, not bigger: Restoration work planned for historic hotel in downtown Clare

The multi-million dollar historic restoration and renovation project will restore the hotel's appearance and bring in modern amenities. 

Belly dancing, meditative drawing, and more: Arts organization announces new round of classes

Art Reach of Mid Michigan has released its latest round of programming, providing plenty of opportunities for area residents to get hands-on experience in the arts.

Amy Swift glazes a window.
Michigan women bust stereotypes, find success in Professional Trades

In Michigan, there will be an estimated 47,000 openings annually through 2026 in the Professional Trades. These are the stories of three Michigan women who have found rewarding careers in these sometimes-stigmatized jobs.

Q&A with Chloe Updegraff, Census Hub Coordinator for Great Lakes Bay on making your response count

The 2020 Census has big implications for state and local funding, we talk to the Great Lakes Bay Region Census Hub Coordinator, Chloe Updegraff, on the importance of the process.

May days: Springtime real estate check in Mt. Pleasant

As the weather warms up, so too does the real estate market. Here are three houses listed at or below $100,000 that caught our eye.

Therapeutic horse ranch celebrates 15 years in Weidman

The Weidman-based therapy farm's 15th anniversary party is scheduled for Sunday, May 19. Dr. Pol of television’s Nat Geo Wild fame will make an appearance. 

Barbershop harmony group launches family chorus, considers opening membership to women

MountainTown Singers hopes their first annual Family Chorus will give people of all ages and genders a comfortable, non-judgmental opportunity to try making harmonies. 

Our Partners

Common Ground Is Brewing

Support local stories and receive our signature roast straight to your door when you join at the Standard level (or above).

Drink Better, Read Local

Close the CTA

Don't miss out!

Everything Mt. Pleasant, in your inbox every week.

Close the CTA

Already a subscriber? Enter your email to hide this popup in the future.