Leadership conference with a focus on women comes to Mid Michigan College’s Mt. Pleasant campus
National leaders from around the country will converge on Mid Michigan College for a one-day leadership event for women.
Montessori techniques are bringing purpose and independence to assisted care
How do you bring more independence and dignity to the end of life assistance so many Americans need? An assistant professor and master's degree student at CMU say it's simple: apply well-respected techniques used to accomplish the same thing at the beginning of life.
Dedicated employees are key to local grocer’s success
How does a local grocer thrive in the age of big box retail? For Ric's, the key to success lies in dedicated employees, customer experience, and unique offerings.
Grant allows Mid Michigan students to hop barriers, travel to D.C.
With help from a grant, a group of first-generation, low income, and disabled students from Mid Michigan College were able to explore the nation's capital.
Bringing services under one roof is revolutionizing the way Mt. Pleasant combats poverty
In an unassuming building on the west side of Mt. Pleasant, the William and Jan Strickler Non-Profit Center is changing the way service organizations in Isabella County combat poverty in their community.
The CMU professor who wants to bring poetry back to the streets
Robert Fanning wants average Americans to realize that poetry is there for them, not just old guys in tweed coats. He'd also like more CMU students to stay in Mt. Pleasant after graduation.
Michigan’s homeless face major barriers to healthcare. Here’s how care providers are trying to help.
Many healthcare organizations across Michigan are finding creative ways to provide accessible healthcare to Michigan's most vulnerable residents, the homeless.
Naturopathic and holistic health practice to open north of downtown this October
Whole health will soon be on the menu in Mt. Pleasant. Kelly Cullen's new clinic will offer services in nutrition, body chemistry, natural remedies and more.
Two miles of hiking trails set to be unveiled at Bundy Hill Preserve
Just in time for fall color, a new hiking trail opens in Isabella County.
One of the Midwest’s largest rural public transit systems is helping Isabella County get around town
For elderly and disabled residents in rural areas, getting out of the house can be a challenge. In the heart of the mitten state, iRide makes doctor's visits, grocery shopping, and a simple day on the town possible.
