Coming Home event aims to draw young professionals back to Mt. Pleasant
Not your average job fair. With a focus on Clare and Isabella counties, this year's Coming Home networking mixer will take place at Mountain Town Station in Mt. Pleasant.
Many Michigan caregivers need care themselves – but they aren’t getting it
The importance of a support network when caring for a loved one can't be understated. That's why a number of Michigan organizations are working to better understand what caregivers need and make it more accessible to them.
Central Michigan University Sergeant’s dedication to Special Olympics takes him to Middle East
More than a decade after a former supervisor encouraged Sergeant Riley Olson to get involved with Special Olympics Michigan, he took the trip of a lifetime to represent fellow Michigan officers in the middle east.
Beyond potholes: fixing mid-Michigan roads could bring jobs, tourism
Updating US-127 corridor between Ithaca and St. Johns could bring more companies to Mt. Pleasant. Details of the final plan will reveal its impact on local talent pool.
Escape room to open on the campus of CMU
Titled Survival is Insufficient, this year’s iteration of the CMU Escape Room will run the weekends of March 29-31 and April 5-7.
Deadline for historic preservation award nominations nears in Mt. Pleasant
Historic District Commission awards offer individuals an opportunity to recognize residents who not only take pride in maintaining their property, but are dedicated to retaining its historic character.
Karma Kat Cafe is making days brighter for cats and humans alike
Ten months after opening just east of downtown Mt. Pleasant Mystie Beckwith says seeing the therapeutic benefits Karma Kat Cafe offers human visitors is her favorite part of the business so far.
At RedBloom Yoga Center community is about inclusion at any size, age and ability
RedBloom Yoga owner Kris Batzner set out to build an inclusive community centered on wellness. The yoga studio is just a place where that community can come together.
Ziibiwing Center dispels myths, honors Great Lakes Indian ancestors
The award-winning Zibiiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture and Lifeways will bring the remains of more Great Lakes Indians ancestors home in May. It tells their story every day.
Here’s how we can address rural Michigan’s alarmingly high infant mortality and poor maternal health
Substance abuse, lack of access to healthy food, and dwindling birthing hospitals and OB-GYNs all contribute to poor health outcomes for mothers and infants. These organizations and individuals are working to change that.
