Isabella Bank completes major downtown Mt. Pleasant remodel
Isabella Bank has reopened its newly renovated main office in downtown Mt. Pleasant, unveiling a modern, customer-focused interior after nine months of construction.
Beyond the Bells: The Salvation Army’s year-round support for local families
Food insecurity, rising costs, and tighter budgets mean more families are turning to The Salvation Army for help. Major Connie Shaw explains how their Alma Corps is stepping up, and how volunteers and donors can make a real difference right now.
Michigan Good Food Fund receives $3 million USDA grant to expand healthy food access
The Michigan Good Food Fund is expanding its efforts to bring fresh, affordable food to underserved communities.
Partner Partner Content Mid Michigan 40 Under 40 Class of 2025 announced
Aimed at celebrating and recognizing young professionals under the age of 40, the Middle Michigan Development Corporation and Greater Gratiot Development Inc. announce the 2025 40 Under 40 Awardees.
Game On, Mt. Pleasant: CMU initiative pairs academics and games
This fall, CMU’s Center for Learning through Games and Simulations is launching Pages of the Press, a program that gives students the opportunity to learn marketing, design, and communication skills through the world of game development.
“Share a SMILE!” hat initiative helps fund free dental care through community collaboration
Sometimes, giving back starts with something as simple as a hat. Mt. Pleasant’s Dr. Ray Ribitch of Mid Michigan Smiles launched the “Share a SMILE!” initiative to fund free dental care for patients who can’t afford treatment. Each embroidered SMILE hat supports lab and material costs for those transformations—and the community’s response has been contagious—proving that a smile can ripple far beyond one person.
Experts say expanding child care access is key to talent retention in mid Michigan
Economic and early childhood experts across the Great Lakes Bay Region agree: investing in child care is smart business. At the recent Early Childhood Business Summit, leaders shared how reliable, affordable care drives workforce stability, improves productivity, and strengthens communities.
From Fall Fun to Festive Cheer: What’s happening around Mt. Pleasant this November
Whether you’re planning a family outing, a date night, or a way to give back, there’s something happening every weekend to help you ease from fall into the holiday season with joy.
Partner Partner Content MMDC’s Coming Home event strengthens local workforce connections
The seventh annual Coming Home Middle Michigan event connected over 80 career seekers with more than 20 local employers from across the region, strengthening the local talent pipeline in mid Michigan.
Wayside Central marks 50 years of music and memories
For 50 years, Wayside Central has been a place where memories are made and music never stops. Family-owned since 1975, the Hunter family’s dedication—and the loyalty of their staff and community—has kept the nightclub present in Mt. Pleasant for generations.
