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Challenges and chances, the impact of COVID-19 on the future workforce

For the majority of 2020, a significant portion of the workforce worked from home. Discover how the pandemic has impacted job-seekers, employees, and employers by presenting a variety of challenges, as well as chances for growth.

What you may not know about the upcoming census – and probably should

In March, Isabella County residents will receive a letter in the mail with a unique online login and instructions on how to complete the 2020 U.S. census. This will be the first time the census can be completed online, and local community leaders talk about the importance of an accurate count.

Students from the Fourth District encouraged to join Congressional App Challenge

Congressman John Moolenaar, representing Michigan’s 4th District, is encouraging all students to put their imaginations and coding skills to use in the 2019 Congressional App Challenge.

A tour through Isabella County’s antique trail

The antique shops of Isabella County are ideally situated for a fun and rewarding antiquing day trip; and, the mid-Michigan countryside provides a rustic backdrop to the trip with a variety of seasonal displays. This tour will guide you through each stop along the way!

Happening Now: Tall Ship Celebration sails into Bay City

Sailing ships, music, spectators, pirates, and more fill downtown Bay City this weekend as the Tall Ship Celebration continues.

A letter from Epicenter Mt. Pleasant’s new managing editor

Get to know the new managing editor of Epicenter Mt. Pleasant!

Don Hire, Secretary of the Mid-Michigan Woodcrafters Club, and Tom Delia, President of the Mid-Michigan Woodcrafters Club, inspect some of the toys that have already been made to give to charity at Christmas this year.
Isabella County woodcrafters work year round to create Christmas toys for charity

Though Christmas is still over six months away, work is well underway at Santa's satellite shops in central Michigan. 

Barbershop harmony group launches family chorus, considers opening membership to women

MountainTown Singers hopes their first annual Family Chorus will give people of all ages and genders a comfortable, non-judgmental opportunity to try making harmonies. 

Part of the sixteen-mile stretch of US-127 that needs updating is pictured facing north at the M-57 overpass in Gratiot County
Beyond potholes: fixing mid-Michigan roads could bring jobs, tourism

Updating US-127 corridor between Ithaca and St. Johns could bring more companies to Mt. Pleasant. Details of the final plan will reveal its impact on local talent pool. 

A group of cyclists rides through Mount Pleasant on March 9, 2019.
Mid-Michigan group leading the way on cycling for transport and fitness

An increasing number of people across Mid-Michigan are turning to cycling as a form of transportation, as well as a way to stay in shape. With more cyclists on the road, changes are in the works both at the state and local level to keep everyone safe.

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