Dr. Juliette Perzhinsky

Q&A with the central Michigan woman changing the way we treat opioid dependency

A physician with a track record of positive change is tackling a national epidemic right here at home. A $433,500 grant is increasing the impact of her work.

Renaissance Academy students participate in a game in the school's gymnasium
A new report says social and emotional engagement boosts learning. Renaissance Academy agrees.

Simultaneously supporting students’ social, emotional, and academic development has a positive impact on attendance, test scores, future success in college and careers, and makes schools safer.

Survey: Isabella County residents most concerned about access to affordable health care services

The survey asked residents about sixteen key areas of concern such as health care, crime, and jobs. 

At the City Motor Pool learning about the City’s vac truck.
Citizens’ Academy: Popular (and free) program offers inside look into city politics

Registration for the fourth annual citizen’s academy is now open. Spots are expected to fill up fast. 

Smith & Sons Meat Processing, Inc. is located at 5080 East Broadway in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
Nineteen ways to stick to your resolutions

Whether you want to improve your health, boost your finances, or get involved in the community, there are ample resources to help you stick to your goals right here in Isabella County.

Spence Brothers: 125 years of building in the the Great Lakes Bay Region

Spence Brothers has recently served as Construction Manager and General Contractor two buildings in Bay City - the Legacy and the Bay Area Water Treatment facility - and have managed projects across the state. 

Dawn Powell, director of the Sanford Activity and Dining Center in Midland.
These initiatives are improving Michigan seniors’ health by making sure they’re not alone

Social isolation and loneliness can have serious negative impacts on older adults' health, but efforts around the state are working to connect seniors to their communities and the resources available to them.

Snow days: No shortage of things to do in Mt. Pleasant this winter

The Mt. Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau kicked off the new year with the release of its 65 Days of Winter events calendar.

Tank manufacturer relocates parts store to 25-acre campus headquarters

The Burch Parts Store has moved from Venture Way to the company’s main campus on Enterprise Drive. The move allows the company to consolidate its services within the 25-acre property.

Volunteer receptionist Renee Benner greets visitors as they arrive for The Strickler Nonprofit Center open house on Thursday, April 5, 2018.
Home for the holidays and beyond

For people struggling with poverty, it can take the support of a village to get back on their feet. Once there, many become part of that village for others. 

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