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.
Good nutrition lays the foundation for physical growth, brain development, and school readiness.
“Las prestaciones del SNAP no cubren todos los gastos alimentarios de las familias en ningún lugar del estado, y estos cambios están ampliando aún más esa brecha”. Julie Cassidy, MLPP.
“Health equity has always been an uphill battle. But without intentional investment and consistency, we risk sliding backward." Marianne Huff
From fitness classes and meal deliveries to home care and volunteer companionship, the Isabella County Commission on Aging supports hundreds of older adults each week. But with potential federal funding cuts and a critical millage renewal ahead, director Jen Crawford shares what’s at stake for the programs that keep local seniors healthy, active, and connected.
If implemented, the many innovative solutions for building the early childhood workforce could have phenomenal results.
The goal is to improve health outcomes, achieve health equity, and remove barriers to opportunity.
As part of our Emerging Leaders series featuring 40 Under 40 Award recipients, Brittany Milan—CMU’s director of alumni and donor engagement—is strengthening bonds between Central Michigan University and the Mt. Pleasant community through alumni connection, mentorship, and partnerships that foster pride and shared success across Michigan.
With registration coming up soon, Christmas Outreach of Isabella County is hard at work getting ready to provide winter essentials for families in the 2025 holiday season.
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