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.
Shirley Decker’s secret to life is keeping busy
95-year old Shirley Decker says community involvement has kept her compassionate and energetic.
Michigan programs get creative in addressing transportation barriers to good health
Lack of access to good transportation options continues to be a barrier to health equity for many Michigan residents. A patchwork of organizations around the state are working to resolve this challenging issue.
CMU’s Barnes Hall a casualty of campus improvements, faces 2019 demolition
Improvements to residence life planned for 2019 at CMU necessitate the removal of Barnes Hall. It’s the first of a three-year plan to improve campus living at CMU.
Mid Michigan College finds a way to save students money on textbook costs
Embracing the concept of open educational resources, or OER, has saved students over half a million dollars in text book costs so far.
An invasive species may help ward off cancer and chronic disease
Just west of Mt. Pleasant, Autumn Berry Farm operates in a regulatory grey area. The bright red berries harvested from its fields each fall may hold health benefits we're only just beginning to understand.
Cutting edge technology really cuts–with lasers–in Mt. Pleasant
The cutting edge tech is one more step forward for the company, which has been manufacturing tanks for the agricultural, chemical, crude oil, petroleum, ISO and industrial gas industries since 1990.
Guided hikes, film screenings, and more planned by local conservancy group
Save the Dates! The Chippewa Watershed Conservancy has released its seasonal list of educational programming opportunities. Most events are free to attend.
New nonprofit aims to infuse region with community-focused developers and investors
A new non-profit is encouraging small investments in big ideas throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region, one building at a time.
Seven must-see Christmas light displays in Mt. Pleasant
Pour a cup of hot chocolate, hop in the car, and follow our handy google map to seven festive displays around town.
